Youngtown's longtime Mayor Mike LeVault is unopposed, but there is plenty of competition for Town Council in the Aug. 2 election.
The Arizona Republic asked the candidates to answer questions on issues facing Youngtown and skills they bring to public service. Here's how they responded.What are Youngtown’s biggest challenges right now, and what are you doing or what will you do to resolve them?"One of Youngtown's challenges is to secure qualified leadership on the Town Council.
"There is a wandering population of homeless who become a challenge … due to theft, vandalism, and other invasive behavior. ... Our permanent residents could be advised of the best ways to deal with the homeless population with regards to groups that are skilled in giving productive aid to these individuals.
"I let them speak their mind and then I encourage them to be active. ... I remind them of upcoming Town Council meetings or the availability of the town staff to answer questions. The Village Reporter has been a great asset to the community as many of the informative editorials provide answers to the residents.
"The Town Council and manager have done a fantastic job proactively addressing our security issues by installing the Flock security cameras and hiring marked patrol." "One of our biggest challenges ... is homelessness. We have done a lot. In the last two years, the council has cleaned up the Agua Fria river bottom. We cleared out the homeless camps. We check on the camps every week. … Someone from the staff, plus the mayor, offer them some places to go. ...
"I also patrol Youngtown with my family and other block captains as a part of neighborhood watch and report anything suspicious to MCSO, the mayor and the Town Hall manager.
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