Candidates for Signal Mountain Town Council take part in a forum at the Signal Mountain Golf and Country Club.
Photo by Jennifer BardonerSix candidates seeking three seats on Signal Mountain Town Council in the Nov. 2 election further expressed their platforms during a forum sponsored by the Mountain Business Association at Signal Mountain Golf and Country Club Oct. 10.
At the conclusion of the candidate forum a straw poll was held to allow the attendees to show their support for their top three choices among the six individuals running. A total of 101 ballots were turned in from the crowd of approximately 150 people.
The results from the non-scientific, non-binding straw poll had Bill Wallace as the recipient of the most support with a total of 72 votes, followed by a tie between Jason Bowling and Frank Preston, who each garnered 65 votes. Dick Gee was next with 31 votes, followed by Susan Robertson with 27 and Jeremy Rardin with 9.
The following is a compilation of their responses to questions submitted through the MBA during Sunday’s event.
The town is currently under a sewer moratorium preventing any new residential or commercial development to connect to sewers. Will you work with WWTA to accelerate the process to eliminate the moratorium as soon as possible?