Candidate Guide - WCESC - Fred Anness

As you prepare to vote in this year's municipal elections, the Western Star compiled answers from candidates. Here are the responses as provided. All typos and grammar mistakes, if any, are in the original responses.

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Education: Masters degree School Administration

Current employment: Retired

Office Sought: Warren County ESC

Why are you the best suited for this position? (150 words)

I have been in for Warren County involved in Education for 56 years ! I have been Board President of the WCESC for the last 6 years out of the 8 years on the Board.

What are your top three areas of focus for your position?

Students Buildings and employees

What specifically are you going to do for each of your top three topics? (200 words)

For the students a safe and friendly environment- Updating all of Buildings-Treating each employee as valued members of WCESC.

If you are an incumbent, what is your best accomplishment?

If you are a challenger, what do you think needs to change from the current situation?

NOTE: He is an incumbent.

I’m an incumbent and have served eight years we have grown in every program also waiting list for each program. We are now the largest School District in Warren County.The parents must sign a document stating they want their student in our programs . Improvement in our facilities! Much more work to do!!!

What are your qualifications for this position? (150 words)

I have been involved in education as Administrator and Board Member for 56 years in Warren County! I have always left the work environment better than when I have started!

Property tax is one of the top issues for local residents. What are your thoughts on the current property tax issues? (150 words)

WCESC does not use Property Taxes as a funding source. We need to change the way we fund our schools so the property owners are not the only funding source for our schools!!!

State laws often impact our county and the funding of local project depends on the state budget. What is your relationship with the local state representatives and senator? (100 words)

WCESC work very well with our State Senators and Representatives for all of Warren County schools.

How have you been involved in the community outside of politics?

Yes as coach in football and basketball also baseball.

Are you running as a slate or as a team with any of the other candidates? (Not required)

Is there anything else you want the voters to know about you?

 I’m a Christian and a Conservative