Roger D. Davis
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Brian G. Sagraves
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Rhonda J. Sagraves
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Brad J. Roe
Education: Master’s in education, Bachelor’s in organizational leadership, Wright State University
Current Employment: Jefferson Local Schools
Community Involvement: National Education Association
Why are you seeking elected office? As a life long resident of the community, Northeastern graduate and father of a South Vienna pre-school student, I feel a sense of not only civic duty and service, but also a desire to promote the safety and well being of all my neighbors.
Why should voters elect you? Voters should elect me for village council because I am eager to represent them, voice their concerns and work to keep South Vienna a great place to live.
If elected, what will be your top three priorities? 1. I want to cut the South Vienna RITA (income) tax that is currently at 1% rate. 2. I want to find ways to ensure the safety of our streets considering the increase in traffic that the new K-12 school will bring. 3. I want to promote and maintain South Vienna’s heritage of being a safe, virtually crime free place to raise children.
What specific plans do you have to address those top priorities? 1. I want to look for ways we could either reduce spending or find alternative funding to replace the RITA (income) tax. 2. I want to develop a plan in coordination with the new school, law enforcement, and our village to keep our our children safe while managing this increase of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. 3. I will work with South Vienna law enforcement to make sure they have the full authority and resources to protect and serve the citizens of the village around the clock.
Anything else? I like to think I am a very approachable person. Most days of the week, you can find my son and I going for a walk on our streets, playing at the playground, or talking to one of my neighbors. I want to hear and voice your concerns on the village council. Having a Bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership and Master’s degree as an intervention specialist, I am highly qualified as an effective communicator to lead and represent the village of South Vienna.
John Schmid
Education: College, accounting degree
Current Employment: Northeastern Local School District director of technology
Community Involvement: Current council member of South Vienna, Corn Festival Committee, member of United Church of South Vienna, Northeastern basketball coach
Why are you seeking elected office? I am seeking to be reelected because I believe in South Vienna and want to see our village stay a village and not become a city. A village we are proud to call home. A place we can feel safe. A place we want our kids and grandkids grow up in.
Why should voters elect you? I believe I can continue to help make sure the citizens of South Vienna can trust that their council members are doing the right things for our village. I will continue to be a watch dog to make sure the village is financially sound.
If elected, what will be your top three priorities? Making sure our village is prepared for the new Northeastern school. Making sure our village is financially sound. Making sure our village is a safe place to live and visit.
What specific plans do you have to address those top priorities? Continue to be a liaison on the council while working with the school district to be sure things are moving in a direction that is helpful to both parties. The new school will be a huge asset to the village of South Vienna. I want to make sure we are working together for the betterment of our village. Continue to watch to make sure the village spends your money wisely. Making sure budgets are followed and we are using your money to fit the needs of our citizens. Continue to work with our community police department to be sure South Vienna is a safe place. With the new school, we will have over 300 cars coming into your village each day. I want to make sure that this is done in safe and efficient manner.
Anything else? I have lived in the village of South Vienna for over 30 years with my wife, Jane. We raised our two sons in this village, Scott and Michael. We have five grandkids being raised in South Vienna. You can understand why I am so passionate about our South Vienna.
Charles K. Miller
Education: Community College of the Air Force
Current Employment: Semi-retired, working one or two days a week at a Clark County retail business.
Community Involvement: Friends of the Clark County Public Library, current president and acting treasurer; past treasurer of Staff Senate at Clark State College; past treasurer of the American Postal Workers Union Local 3972; past board member of the Springfield Postal Workers Federal Credit Union; past council member of the village of South Vienna
Why are you seeking elected office? I am an independent thinker and a problem solver. With my my varied background, I can bring new and innovative ideas to South Vienna. I have over 30 years of experience working for government agencies, so I would be a great fit for village council. “Leaders don’t deliver excuses, they deliver solutions,” is one of my favorite quotes, and I try to live by that.
Why should voters elect you? I will work tirelessly to improve the quality of life for all residents of the village of South Vienna. That will include better communication between the residents and elected officials. I will investigate the possibility of tax cuts, more police patrols and more community involvement. The village will be getting about $30,000 additional tax revenue per year when the new school opens, and I will make it a priority to use that new money on projects and programs that will benefit the residents. I will also show the residents how every dollar of that money is used.
If elected, what will be your top three priorities? 1. Transparency. I have talked with residents who don’t understand why the mayor and town council have raised our taxes and have added fees to our utility bills. Residents deserve explanations when their lives and their pocketbooks are impacted, not just a new ordinance hung up at the post office. 2. Improve continuity and safety with the police department, elected officials and the residents. The village has no tornado sirens and there are residents who believe, as I do, that we need one. There has been too much turnover and turmoil in the police department. I will attempt to make the SVPD a great place to work. 3. I will use my extensive financial background to save the village and taxpayers money.
What specific plans do you have to address those top priorities? I would like to enroll the village in the Open Checkbooks program. This valuable state-run program promotes financial transparency and lets residents see where their tax dollars go. And as a retired military member who worked with the security forces, I believe my experience will improve the police department. I would immediately expand and utilize the village web site and social media platforms to upload minutes from council meetings and announce dates and times of upcoming meetings. Communication with the residents is of the utmost importance. They may not be able to attend the monthly meetings but I’ll attempt to give them many avenues to find out what their elected officials are doing.
Anything else? My wife and I have raised six great kids in this community. My great grandfather, a blacksmith, had the house we live in built in the late 1800s, so my roots are very deep here. I want to help South Vienna keep its small town charm while growing and moving into the 21st century.