Kenith Barnett: Candidate Profile

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Note: Answers provided have not been edited for grammar, misspellings or typos. In some instances, candidate claims that could not be immediately verified have been omitted. Jump to:BioQA Bio City: antiochWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Antioch Library Board Age: 47Family: Wife and one kidOccupation: Self employedEducation: Candidate did not respond.Civic involvement: Antioch Rotary club Asst coach Antioch youth Football (Viking)Elected offices held: Finance committeeQuestions Answers Why are you running for this office, whether for re-election or election the first time? Is there a particular issue that motivates you, and if so, what is it?To continue helping the town of antioch to growIf you are an incumbent, describe your main contributions. Tell us of important initiatives you've led. If you are a non-incumbent, tell us what contributions you would make.My main contribution is to be a voices for the employees as well as the community To make sure we stay and work with a balance budgetDo you have a library card? How long have you had it? How often do you use it?Yes..... 6yrs i use my card oftenSpace is an issue at many libraries. If that's the case at your library, would your solution be to expand the physical plant or make room by doing away with parts of the collection that technology has made less critical? Explain.If space is a problem my move would be to expand the Library. The library is a place where a lot of people go who my not have the things that is needed to do what that needed to do so let's make them welcome and to continue To help!What impact have economic and technological changes had on libraries? How does a library remain relevant? How should its role in the community change?I feel that our library should stay the same we have so much that to offer to help all member of our community,What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?My strongest issue as a candidate is not to stop being a valuable assets to our communityPlease name one current leader who most inspires you.Ted CruzWhat's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Love everyoneIf life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?My familyWhat was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Photography It help me see that third a lot of good in peopleIf you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Get to know someone before you judge them