Donald Becker hasn’t changed his campaign tactics since the first time he ran for and won a seat on the city council.
“I originally didn’t have an agenda… and I still don’t have one,” Becker said.
Becker said most citizens know what he stands for because of the way he has voted on council issues in the past.
His main goal is to do right by the city for the next two years before he steps down for good — this will be the last time he runs.
Becker said the duty of a city council member is very important, but would like to see someone eventually take over, someone younger.
He believes younger members would bring a different aspect to the council.
“There is more to city council than there seems,” Becker said.
If elected, Becker will try to get the city/county ambulance issue resolved.
“It needs to be resolved. It’s unnecessary,” Becker said of the current setup of two services.
Another aspect Becker would like the city of Iola improve is its look.
“I would like to see the city improve its appearance, not just Ward Three, but the whole city,” Becker said.
The way to do that is for the city to give additional support to city services, such as housing and roads.
Becker worked in the oil industry for 35 years. He moved to Iola in 1994 where he ran his own consulting firm. He retired in 2010.
Being in Iola almost 20 years, Becker said he considers himself still a newcomer to Iola, but has a lot of pride in the city he now calls home.
Becker said he intends to make educated decisions that will help the citizens of Iola.
Becker a veteran in council seat
