Government : Meet the candidate: Gary Bierschenk

Editor's Note: We continue our candidate profiles today with information from Benton County District 3 Supervisor candidate Gary Bierschenk. As with all other candidate profiles, we offer this information in the candidate's own words. BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE: Gary Bierschenk, 62, is a life long Benton County resident. He and his wife Phyllis of 42 years have raised 3 children in Benton County. He started farming in 1973 and is continuing that tradition with his son, Brian, in Benton and Iowa counties. He also sells real estate with his son, Brian, at Skogman Realty. He attended Central Lutheran, is a 1972 graduate of Benton Community, and attended Kirkwood. He currently is on the Blairstown City Council and Benton Development Board. He served in a leadership role on many local, state and national farm organization committees over the years. He has over 40 years of experience as a successful business man working in the private sector. He has been involved at St. John Lutheran Newhall Church and Central Lutheran School. He served on the church stewardship committee and sat on the Central Lutheran School Board, where he acted as treasurer. STATEMENT: I believe that Benton County is and has been a great place to live, work and raise a family. What is it that I can do as your public servant to keep and improve the quality of life in Benton County. It boils down to the basics. Low taxes are always a good thing. Low taxes allow me to keep more of what I work for. Good law enforcement keeps Benton County a good, safe place to raise a family. Good safe roads are a must. I will work hard to have good roads in the county at a low cost to the tax payer. I am sure there are other things that make Benton County a great place to live, but low taxes, good safe roads and good law enforcement are all very important. Please respect those who fought for your freedom by exercising your right to vote. Please remember to thank a volunteer who makes your life better. I will work hard for you to make Benton County even better. Please vote for me November 8th. Thank you for your support. Gary Bierschenk