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Candidate Profile Published Wednesday, February 27 08:30:05 AM |
| Name: | Norm Wenck |
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| Office: | Independence City Council member | |
| Incumbent: | Yes | |
| City of residence: | Independence | |
| Background: | Licensed in more than 20 states. Founded Wenck Associates, Inc., a civil and environmental engineering consulting firm, in 1985. A professional engineer since 1968. Planning and Zoning Commission for seven years, five years as its chairman, and appointed to the City Council in 2007. | |
| Endorsements: | No endorsements listed. | |
| Most important issue: | Responsive local government is the most important issue facing our city. Providing efficient government services, providing a safe and non-intimidating environment, and providing accessible government are the three areas where I want to improve the city?s performance. High city taxes are a perpetual issue, and while Independence has one of the highest tax rates for comparable cities, it is one area where progress can be made. Increased sensitivity to our citizens? concerns is another area where I can facilitate change to a better way of operating. I look forward to providing my energy to build a sustainable city. |