Meet the Republican: Dave Evans

"Meet the Candidates" is a feature on Berlin Patch designed to help you get to know your local candidates before you take to the polls this November. Each profile was submitted directly by the candidate. 

Take a moment to review each profile so you can be informed and prepared when you go to the polls on Nov. 5, 2013.

This week, we are looking at the Berlin Town Council candidates:

Name: David K. Evans
Age: 47
Party, Board Seeking: Berlin Town Council
Family information: Married with three children
Occupation, if applicable: Sourcing Consultant
Political Experience: Berlin Town Council since 2009.
Other Experience: Toastmasters Club President

Why did you run for office? 
I enjoy serving others and solving problems. I want to keep taxes low while maintaining quality town services to make Berlin an even better place to live.

If elected, what would be your primary areas of focus? 
Reducing cost drivers in our employee contracts and prioritizing the many other competing needs and wants for our elementary schools, police station, town hall, community center, parks, golf course, and open space.

What do you feel is the biggest issue facing Berlin today?
How we treat businesses in town and those trying to start up a business in town.

What skills do you have that you could bring to the community?
My analytical skills and contracting experience, especially as it relates to reducing cost, is needed now, more than ever, due to our increasing debt load.

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