Rene Munoz, candidate for mayor in Fairmont City, IL

Name:

Rene Munoz

Political party (if applicable):

New Beginnings Party

Age as of April 6, 2021:

54

Campaign website or social media page:

Fairmont City — New Beginnings Party on Facebook

Office seeking:

Fairmont City mayor

Are you an incumbent?

No

Previous offices sought:

None

Occupation:

U.S. Steel in Granite City

Education:

GED

Please list highlights of your civic involvement:

I have been highly involved in our community activities and regularly attend Village Board meetings to voice concerns of the residents of Fairmont City.

Why are you running?

I’m running to ensure that the Village Board is focused on village roads, alleys and drainage systems and that the police, fire and street departments are properly funded to keep our community safe and secure.

What is the top issue in your race, and how would you address it?

I want the village to put more effort into supporting construction of new homes and attracting new businesses, while also maintaining our roads.

Why should people vote for you?

I plan to increase transparency with Village Board actions and discuss all issues publicly before making decisions.

This story was originally published March 1, 2021 at 12:15 PM.