Draft:Jack A. Sayers
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Background
[edit]Jack A. Sayers, an 18-year-old resident of Malvern, Iowa, is a rising political figure in Mills County. He recently graduated from East Mills High School and has a notable background in government, having worked as a page in the Iowa House of Representatives during the 2023 and 2024 legislative sessions and as an intern in the U.S. Senate in the summer of 2023.[1]
Political Career
[edit]Jack Sayers won the Republican primary for a seat on the Mills County Board of Supervisors on June 5, 2024.[2] Competing against two incumbents, he secured nearly 37% of the vote[3]. Sayers' campaign focused on key issues such as reducing property taxes, enhancing transparency by advocating for the livestreaming of board meetings, and ensuring all county residents have a voice in local government.
Campaign Platform
[edit]Tax Reform: Sayers aims to address what he sees as excessively high property taxes in Mills County, which ranks seventh in Iowa for property tax levies.
Transparency: He proposes the implementation of live-streamed board meetings to allow residents to better understand how their tax dollars are being utilized.
Community Involvement: Emphasizing the importance of diverse representation, Sayers wants to ensure that all parts of Mills County are fairly represented and heard in decision-making processes.
Primary Election Results
[edit]In a competitive GOP primary, Sayers finished on top, ahead of two experienced incumbents with 890 votes.[4][5]
Personal Life
[edit]Growing up on a farm near Malvern, Sayers has been deeply involved in his community. He sates he is committed to public service and to improve local governance and address the concerns of Mills County residents.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Meet the Candidates: Jack Sayers". KMAland.com. 2024-05-17. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ "Candidate Nomination Papers Received". Mills County, IA. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ "Mills County 18-year-old wins GOP primary for board of supervisors". KMTV 3 News Now Omaha. 2024-06-05. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ "Election Night Reporting". electionresults.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ "Sayers, Mayberry secure GOP nominations for Mills County supervisor". KMAland.com. 2024-06-04. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ Design, P. P. P. "KDSN Radio | AM 1530 | FM 104.9 | Denison Iowa". www.kdsnradio.com. Retrieved 2024-07-23.