Manny Quintero, candidate for village clerk in Fairmont City, IL
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Name:
Manny Quintero
Political party (if applicable):
Democrat
Age as of April 6, 2021:
58
Campaign website or social media page:
N/A
Office seeking:
Fairmont City village clerk
Are you an incumbent?
No
Previous offices sought:
None
Occupation:
Teamsters Local 50 construction
Education:
High school
Please list highlights of your civic involvement:
I have been involved with Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Fairmont City and Knights of Columbus; raised funds for Catholic Urban Programs with Joe Hubbard and Jerry Hasenstab and the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry; gave Fire Chief Bobby Allen $700 to help the poorest local family with Christmas; served as sponsor and volunteer with Alcoholics Anonymous, helping alcoholics and drug addicts stay alive and get their driver’s licenses restored.
Why are you running?
I did not like the way the Fairmont City administration and police force were run under ex-police chief and head of administration Scott Penny Sr.
What is the top issue in your race, and how would you address it?
Working together for a safer town and better streets and sidewalks; and making sure police enforce the law and get people with no driver’s licenses or insurance off the streets.
Why should people vote for you?
I have lived in Fairmont City since I was 8 years old. I know this town like the back of my hand. I grew up in this town.
This story was originally published March 1, 2021 at 12:44 PM.