Bob Hill, candidate for mayor in Columbia, IL
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Name: Bob Hill
Political party (if applicable): Non-partisan position
Age as of April 6, 2021: 44
Campaign website or social media page: Hill for Columbia Mayor (Facebook), bob.hill30 (Instagram)
Office seeking: Mayor of Columbia
Are you an incumbent? No
Previous offices sought: Monroe County Coroner (2016, 2020)
Occupation: Owner Hill Monument Company/Monroe County Coroner
Education: Columbia High School (1994), BA in criminal justice from IUPUI, AS in mortuary science from Mid-America College of Mortuary Science
Please list highlights of your civic involvement: Eleven years with the Monroe County Coroner’s Office (in fifth year as Coroner), executive board member with the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities, member of the Local Emergency Planning Commission, member of the Child Death Task Force, member of the Elder Abuse and Neglect Task Force, Columbia Rotary member, Columbia Quarterback Club member, Life Community Church member
Why are you running? I’m running for Mayor because, as a lifelong resident of Columbia, I care deeply about my community and want to be part of its progress. I have a history of giving back to my community and feel that the time is right to be a servant to the citizens of Columbia, who would be entrusting me with the health, wealth and safety of our city.
What is the top issue in your race, and how would you address it? The top issue in my race is maintaining the high standard of living and safety Columbia residents are accustomed to by encouraging thoughtful growth, supporting and encouraging local businesses, maintaining and improving our infrastructure, supporting our outstanding public safety departments, maintaining and improving our parks and trails, and encouraging initiatives which will reduce the tax burden on our residents.
Why should people vote for you? I hope that the residents of Columbia will vote for me, knowing that I am a man of my word and that I will be their voice at City Hall. I believe in fiscal responsibility, transparency and accountability; I want to maintain an open dialogue with all stakeholders in our community.
This story was originally published February 25, 2021 at 3:04 AM.