My name is Debbie Stanley and I have lived in and around Makanda since 1977. In 1988 I bought my home in Makanda and have lived in it since. I came to Southern Illinois in 1974 from Galesburg, Illinois to attend SIU. I graduated from SIU in 1979 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Anthropology. In 1980 I was hired by the United States Postal Service as a clerk. I have held many positions within the organization including Lead Clerk, Supervisor, and Officer in Charge (temporary Postmaster) at the Buncombe and Brookport offices. I was also called upon to teach Window Service Training classes and to train clerks new on the job. I retired from the USPS in 2009.

Why would I want to be reelected as Makanda Township Trustee?
Because:

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• I would like to continue our work moving our Community Forward within the Makanda Township government.

• I would like to continue to be of service to my Makanda township and its citizens.

• We have brought transparency to the township government and I would like to see that continue.   

• 3 General Assistance grants were awarded during the last four years. I would like to see that number increase this next term.

• I would like the citizens to feel welcomed to come to the township board meetings to voice any concerns they have about road conditions, etc.

• I would like the people of the Makanda Township to see that their tax dollars are being spent in the best way possible to support them.

 

I will do my best to serve if reelected!