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Mayor Jerry Edwards |
As Mayor, I will provide leadership to our
city government promoting growth and the
quality of life. One of the most important
aspects of city government is community
involvement at a grass roots level. I want
to involve our citizens in the decision
making process as much as possible. Citizen
Advisory Committee’s will be formed to offer
you the opportunity to get involved in the
process by offering expertise, direction and
input to our appointed boards and the City
Council. Community support will provide:
· TTax rates, utility rates and municipal fees
that are reasonable and maintained at the
lowest possible cost to effectively provide
the needed services;
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grants and other sources of revenue to
build or repair our infrastructure;
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increased businesses within our
community;
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increased jobs;
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increased sales tax revenue; and
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improve our quality of life
My vision of Quitman is one which our
children and grandchildren will realize the
dedication we have put forth for them to
have a better community to raise their
families. Together, neighbor working with
neighbor, we can begin building that future!
Jerry was elected as Mayor in May 2009 and
served previously as: Alderman (1984-1988,
1990-1992, 1994, 1997-2000); Mayor Pro-Tem
(1991-1992); and Mayor 1994-1995. He has
lived in Quitman since 1982 and he and his
wife Laura have five grown children and two
grandchildren.
Jerry serves as the Executive Director of
the Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center
which coordinates with district attorney,
law enforcement, CPS, mental health
professionals, and other agencies dealing
with child abuse and prevention within eight
surrounding counties.
Jerry also has served: as the founding
president of the Quitman/Lake Fork Kiwanis
Club; two terms on the Wood County Central
Hospital District board of directors; two
terms on the Quitman Independent School
District board; as a member of the
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas state
board, and on the East Texas Council of
Governments advisory committee.
Contact Info:
Home
phone – 903-763-4704
Mobile
phone – 903-330-2783
Email –
mayor@quitmantx.org
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