Annette Beard
GATEWAY -- Two people submitted applications for mayor of this small northeast Benton County town.
The position, vacated by the resignation of Mayor Frank Hackler, who moved out of state, is a part-time position.
Denise Guck and Andrew Tillman both applied and both attended the special City Council meeting Tuesday, Aug. 30.
Guck, whose husband, Steven, is running for a City Council seat, said she is extremely interested and has good customer service skills.
"I think it would be an honor to serve my community, to give back to my community," Guck said.
Council member Cheryl Tillman asked Guck: "Do you know the people?"
"No," Guck said. "I know some."
"Do you have concerns if your husband gets elected as an alderman," Michael Johannsen, council member, asked.
"I have no concerns. I don't think that will be a problem," Guck said.
Guck, who said she had not attended any city council meetings said she raised six children and worked full time, but is now retired.
"How much time would you be willing to devote?" Johannsen asked.
General News on 09/07/2016