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Candidate: Andrew Bruse - Athol City Council Seat 3

| October 24, 2017 1:00 AM

Name: Andrew “Andy” Bruse

Age: 38

Length of residency: I was born and raised in Athol. I purchased my own residence in Athol 17 years ago.

Family: Married, four boys

Highest level of education completed: Master Journeyman (HVAC)

Degrees held: None. I hold a journeyman’s license in HVAC, as well as multiple licenses for plumbing and electrical.

Profession: Master Journeyman (HVAC) at Border Sheet Metal in Hayden for 18 years.

Volunteerism: I am in my 11th year as a mountain host at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. I have also helped coach my children’s various sport teams over the years.

Previous political experience: I have no previous experience as a political candidate, but I want to take on a more active role in the community.

What are three things you will work to change or improve if elected?

As a lifelong resident of Athol, who is raising their family here, I want to take on a more active role in the community, especially with the changes and growth coming to the Athol community over the next few years.

What are three things you will work to change or improve if elected?

More transparency for the community at large to know what is happening in our local government. With the growth that Athol is starting to experience, I would work to have the city update building and permit procedures to make sure that we are successfully planning ahead for the future and encourage positive growth for the members of the community. I would work to improve the city’s budget to make sure that funds are being spent and allocated wisely with a look to our city’s future needs, such as the updates needed to the water systems and other aging infrastructure.

What makes you the best candidate?

Because of my young family, I have a vested interest in our community and its future growth and success. I am also in touch with the concerns and needs of the younger generation in Athol, who are also raising their children here, and want to see the city grown positively and successfully.