Troutman Alderman Scott Feimster is running on his record.
And he thinks it's a pretty good one.
Feimster points to things like the infrastructure that has been developed and improved; the creation of Troutman's unified development ordinance and the town's land use plan; the hiring of Town Manager David Saleeby and Police Chief Matthew Selves; and the annexation agreement between Troutman Statesville and Mooresville as some of the things that have happened on his watch.
"I am very proud of my contributions to help Troutman accomplish so much," Feimster said in an e-mail to the R&L. "It has been an honor to serve the citizens of Troutman."
Feimster, an industrial tool salesman, has been on the Troutman Board of Aldermen for about four and a half years.
He was first appointed to fill a vacant seat in March 2005. He then was the top vote-getter in the town's election later that year.
Feimster is originally from the Scotts/Loray community in western Iredell County. He has lived in Troutman since 1987.
He said his time on the board has also been a learning experience.
"I did not realize the research, analysis and consideration that is required before even a simple motion is brought before the town board," he said.
He said the greatest lesson and sometimes toughest pill to swallow is that the board operates as "true democracy."
"The board may decide an issue, leaving you as the minority opinion," he said. "But as a member of the board you must move forward, working together."
Feimster said he has also gained some perspective during his tenure.
"The office of Alderman is so much more than the meetings at Town Hall once a month," he said. "Over that last 4 years I believe I have learned the qualities that every Alderman should possess: a reasonable knowledge of the past; an honest assessment of the present; and an intelligent vision of the future."
He said the greatest responsibility of an alderman is "to be good stewards of the citizens' tax dollars."
Feimster is running against fellow incumbent Mike Spath and political newcomers Charles Delnero and Curt Rogers in an at-large race for one of two available seats on the board.
Email
Facebook
Google
Twitter
Favorites
More
Advertisement