I am a life long resident of Bates County. I am currently Vice-President of Butler School Board and President of the Butler Chamber of Commerce. I serve as a Deacon at Immanuel Baptist Church. I own Prepcast KCMW, a High School sports broadcast streaming service.
It has been my experience that most conflict is a product of miscommunication. The biggest conflict I see, is one-way conversation - not listening, only talking, or vice versa. When clear communication is a goal of both parties, a solution can almost always be reached.
“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a person who listens to counsel is wise.” Prov12:15
The most asked question I get is, “What are you going to do about the roads?”. Under the current Township Model, the Commissioners do not deal with road maintenance. That falls on the Township Trustee and their Board Members. Some say “abolish the townships”. Others say “consolidate the townships”. Few say, “tax us more”. But we can all agree that it can’t keep going the way it is now. The answer is out there. We have to sit down, COMMUNICATE together, and figure it out.
I also believe that Economic Development is a vital part of generating more income for Bates County. We need industry. We need jobs. We need more commerce. We need reasons for people to want to move into Bates County, and we need reasons for our youth to want to stay!
There are numerous programs and individuals whose purpose is to attain economic and community development through grants and other resources. Our County Commissioners need to tap in to those resources. I would like to put together an outstanding Economic Development Team made up of the Commissioners, City Mayors, State Reps, students, and progressive minded citizens.
Bates County is a community of 17,000 people working toward a common goal! Too often it has been this town vs. that town. When we get the COUNTY right, our TOWNS will THRIVE!
I like change. Change usually means something better is coming. It also means more responsibility will be put on the Commissioners. If elected, I look forward to serving you and meeting these new challenges. I will always be honest and up front with the you, the Citizens of Bates County.
Follow me on Facebook: Doug Lawrence for Southern Commissioner Bates County Email: lawrence4batescounty@yahoo.com I want to hear from you.
On a side note- Politics can be messy. People can say derogatory things about you and even try to slander your good name. But that type of behavior only makes my desire to win even greater. Please reach out to if you have any questions or concerns about me or things you have heard. Again, honest and transparent communication is key.
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