William L. Bradley

William L. (Bill) Bradley, retired, is challenging incumbent Bob Elliott for the Ward III position on the Lebanon City Council.

He is a 1957 graduate of Lebanon Union High School.

He was a Boy Scout leader and an Explorer post advisor in the 1970s and a Little League coach. He was a charter member of the Boys & Girls Club of Sweet Home. He has no government experience.

He may be reached at 541-223-5112 or 259-5576.

Q: What do you have to offer the citizens of Lebanon that sets you apart from other candidates?

A: &#8220I want to work for the people and try to do what they want."

Q: What kind of city should Lebanon be 20 years from now? What will you do on city council to achieve that vision?

A: &#8220A city that works together, not having disputes over everything."

Q: Lebanon has been widely praised for its economic development efforts and for the work of city staff to bring new jobs to Lebanon. Do you think the city is doing too much, enough, or not enough in economic development? Explain your answer.

A: &#8220Too much. We need our water and waste disposal updated."

Q: Name your first, second and third priority goals for the city in 2007. What will you do to reach those goals?

A: &#82201. Try to get all parties to work together: city government, Chamber of Commerce, city council and taxpayers. 2. Work on health problems for the city - water and sewer again. Get the downtown area cleaned up so as to attract new business."

Q: The city council determines the direction of the city, but the employees do the work. Would you make any changes in staff? Why?

A: &#8220No."

Q: Do you support the library/police bond measure? Why or why not?

A: &#8220No. There are more important things that need done, like our water systems and waste products."