William Barton, Ward 1 Concord City Council Candidate

William Barton (Bill)

Age (as of Election Day)

60

Position Sought

City council Ward 1

Party Affiliation

Conservative

Family

Wife-Terese 6 children 2 dogs

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

Wife is a license clerk for the state in nursing

Education

Masters of science engineering mgmt U of H

Occupation

EHS Abbott labs

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

None

Campaign website

N/a

Why are you seeking elective office?

To give back to the community

The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Not sure of all the issues yet

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I don't know the other candidates but would like to

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)

Not to my knowledge. I don't feel I need a reason to run for office other than to serve the community

How do you think local officials performed in responding to the coronavirus? What if anything would you have done differently?

No comment

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

The best advice ever shared with me was:

If all you have is a hammer in your toolbox, all you see is nails

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

An uncontested election is not really an election. A new set of eyes can change perspectives