Susan Edwards is running for a seat on the Haymarket Town Council.
Voters will head to the polls on May 3, 2016, for a General Election for Haymarket Town Council. Edwards is one of eight candidates seeking a seat on Town Council, including incumbent Mayor David Leake.
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We sent a candidate questionnaire to the incumbent Edwards and posted her responses below.
PL:Â Why should Haymarket residents be excited to vote for you?
Edwards:I take ownership of the advancement of Haymarket and listen to views of the residents.
PL: In your own words, what is the job description of a Town Council member? What expertise will you bring to the position?
Edwards:Â A council member should guide the town and carry out the wishes and visions of the residents.
PL:Â What are the biggest issues and needs residents of the Town of Haymarket? What will you do to address those needs?
Edwards:Â Town park; continuing to sharpen our professional image.
PL: Have you ever made any mistakes in your public life? How have they affected you?
Edwards:Â We are all human and do the best we can with the information we are given.
PL:Â Do you feel that the average citizen is well informed and understands the workings of town government? If not, how do you intend on improving communication with your constituency?
Edwards:Â For the most part I feel that the residents are well informed, however, I would like to make access to information on Town projects more readily accessible through our website.
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