Patricia Ann Smart: Avon Township Clerk Candidate

Name: Patricia Ann Smart 

Age: 53

Family: Two grown children 

Education: High School diploma

Occupation:  Waitress

Previous Elected or Appointed Offices: Secretary of library board, four years; President of friends, two years; Secretary of Round Lake Beach Cultural Civic Center, four years.

Other community involvement: Various volunteer and coordinator for town events.

Position sought: Avon Township Clerk

Campaign E-mail address: pattysmart@att.net

Campaign committee: Avon Strong

Campaign Website: www.AvonStrong.org

Campaign Facebook: Candidate did not respond.

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Why are you running?   

I have a public service commitment to my community. I am always looking to improve myself and the services that I volunteer to do.

In what ways would Avon Township benefit from your service?  

Dedication, commitment, responsibility, and the ability to continue learning and understanding the process.

What is the biggest challenge the township faces and what should be done to address it?  

Fiscal responsibility to taxpayers, social services to the citizens, and realistic goals for the future. 

What do you think the township does well?  

They provide intimate governmental service to citizens.

What should be some of the township's priorities over the next several years?

Fiscal responsibility and outreach programs.

What else would you like voters to know?  

That I am taking this election seriously, I am committed to the next four years of making a difference in the Avon Township government.