Richard Stoops, candidate for trustee in New Athens, IL
READ MORE
More on the election for New Athens trustee
Read all the questionnaires from candidates in the New Athens trustee race. Candidates are listed alphabetically.
Expand All
Name: Richard Stoops
Political party (if applicable): Independent
Age as of April 6, 2021: 63
Campaign website or social media page: None at this time
Office seeking: Village trustee
Are you an incumbent? No
Previous offices sought: None
Occupation: Retired from U.S. Navy and local coal mine
Education: Some college and all Navy schools available
Please list highlights of your civic involvement: Past Commander of VFW chapter 7710, U.S. Navy veteran
Why are you running? To serve as conduit for the townspeople’s concerns and ideas to be presented.
What is the top issue in your race, and how would you address it? Open and transparent government with the townspeople as first priority.
Why should people vote for you? To ensure a voice for the people is on the board.