Russ Kessler, candidate for Haysville mayor
Name: Russ Kessler
Age: 55
Occupation: Senior IT Specialist - US Army Civilian
Previous government service:
1984-2007: US Navy
2007-2019: Contractor and Department of the Air Force Civilian
2019-Present: Department of the Army Civilian
2009-2011: Haysville Planning Commission
2011-Present: Haysville City Council
Have you run for office before? (Please list any previous offices sought)
2009 – Haysville City Council
2011 – Haysville City Council
2015 – Haysville City Council
2017 – Haysville Mayor
2019 – Haysville City Council
2021 – Haysville Mayor
What is the top issue in your race, and how would you address it?
I see the top issue in the Haysville Mayor race is economically strengthening our city. We need to work at bringing in more businesses, to include more choices for sit down restaurants, more stores to shop at, and manufacturing companies that create jobs. As Mayor, I will work with the Economic Development Director, Chamber of Commerce, and Developers to strengthen our city, while keeping the businesses we have and bringing in new ones.
What would your top 3 policy priorities be?
1. Adjust policy as needed to attract new businesses.
2. Addressing blight, to include business and residential properties.
3. Expanding our hike and bike paths, connecting neighborhoods that are not currently connected. Several neighborhoods do not have a safe way to ride their bike or walk to existing paths within our city.
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