Twinsburg City Council Election 2011: Ward 2 Candidate Daisy Walker

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Name: Daisy P. Walker

Age: 64

Occupation: Entrepreneur and Certified Grant Writer

Education: Phd in Business Administration and Christian Education

Political Affiliation: Democrat

Office Sought: Council Ward #2-Twinsburg.

Previous Office Sought or Held: At-Large and Council #2; Currently chairwoman of the Environmental Commission

Statement:

1. To participate and represent constructively and effectively.

2. To respond to constituents' inquiries and representations fairly and impartially.

3. To develop and maintain a working knowledge of other organizations and services.

4. To contribute constructively to open government and encourage all sections of Twinsburg to participate in this process.

5. Take part in council training.

6. Encourage entrepreneurship.

7. Continue to shadow Twinsburg City Hall and bring the information to the residents.

8. Inform residents of events, training and government positions in Twinsburg.

Walker said she frequently works with seniors in the community – especially widows – and helps with the Twinsburg Farmers Market.