Mark K. Mitchell Sr., candidate for village trustee in Fairmont City, IL
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Name:
Mark K. Mitchell Sr.
Political party (if applicable):
Democrat (New Beginnings Party locally)
Age as of April 6, 2021:
57
Campaign website or social media page:
Fairmont City — New Beginnings Party on Facebook
Office seeking:
Fairmont City village trustee
Are you an incumbent?
No
Previous offices sought:
None
Occupation:
I’ve been working at Darling Ingredients Inc. for 29 years and now serve as plant manager.
Education:
Collinsville High School graduate and some college
Please list highlights of your civic involvement:
I’ve been a Fairmont City fireman for 29 years. I also raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in conjunction with the Jerry Lewis telethon and help with Christmas toy drives.
Why are you running?
To make politics in Fairmont City for people on both sides of town, not just one side, and for all the people, not just for a couple of families.
What is the top issue in your race, and how would you address it?
The standing water in our town, which causes flooding, street damage and mosquito problems. To fix this, I would start at the retention ponds and work backward to the drains and ditches. If you don’t start where the water is going to run into, then the water will never leave our town. Our retention ponds are full of trees, trash and all kinds of other stuff.
Why should people vote for you?
Because the people who know me know I will get the job done. I am very outspoken. I am a honest person. I will not make any promises that I cannot keep.
This story was originally published March 2, 2021 at 11:48 AM.