Earlier this summer, the Post asked our readers what issues you wanted to hear candidates running for Spring Hill City Council to address leading up to the Nov. 4 election.
Based on that feedback, we developed a five-item questionnaire centering the issues most important to Spring Hill residents.
Each day this week, we’re publishing the candidates’ responses to one question.
Today, we’re publishing candidates’ responses to the following question:
Background: Readers want to know something of your background. Briefly explain your education and employment history and how those experiences qualify you for this job.
Below are the answers the Post received from candidates on this issue:
At-Large
Rodolfo Arevalo
I have over 40 years as a university educator, administrator, community advocate and retired university president. I hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance; master’s in social work administration and a PhD in educational administration. I have served in educational leadership roles for most of my professional career. As part of those professional roles, I have contributed to the local communities by being active in local, state and county government. I have done this by serving on boards, commissions and taskforces to improve services to citizens in three different states .
I current serve as Chair of the Spring Hill Planning Commission and have been on the commission for approximately six years and have attended city council meeting for the past 10 years. I have attended more city council meetings then any of the current members of the city council.
Steven Boswell
Did not provide the Post with a response.
Ivan Delgado
Did not provide the Post with a response.
Michael Grant (incumbent)
Did not provide the Post with a response.
Brian Peel (incumbent)
I attended Washburn University to earn my undergraduate degree in Physical Education. While at Washburn I was a student athlete on the football team for four years. I also have a graduate degree from Emporia State University, Health, PE, Recreation. I have built a career in the recreation field for more than 20 years since completing my degree at Washburn. I have worked for private and public recreational organizations, my most recent 15 years has been on the public side working for a municipality or recreation commission. I believe my experience as an employee of a public organization gives me a unique viewpoint that a lot of elected officials struggle to see sometimes. I understand the challenges and obstacles that City staff face everyday because I face those same challenges in my own career.
At-Large (two-year unexpired term)
Rodolfo Arevalo
I have over 40 years as a university educator, administrator, community advocate and retired university president. I hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance; master’s in social work administration and a PhD in educational administration. I have served in educational leadership roles for most of my professional career. As part of those professional roles, I have contributed to the local communities by being active in local, state and county government. I have done this by serving on boards, commissions and taskforces to improve services to citizens in three different states .
I current serve as Chair of the Spring Hill Planning Commission and have been on the commission for approximately six years and have attended city council meeting for the past 10 years. I have attended more city council meetings then any of the current members of the city council.
James Savage
Did not provide the Post with a response.
Phillip Thron (incumbent)
Did not provide the Post with a response.
