County Commissioner District 3
Fred Brown
Because of my dedication to the future of the Coffeyville area and Montgomery County, I am running for re-election. I have served actively and have been very involved in the concerns of our community for the past 12 years.
As we are all aware, small communities have had financial hardships due to populations and businesses moving to larger cities. During my tenure, I have focused on fiscal responsibility that will continue to provide services while keeping taxes as low as possible. Some of my accomplishments have been rebuilding roads and clean-up following the 2007 flood, management of FEMA funds for destroyed homes, and refinery negotiations for their fair tax valuation responsibility. I work very actively with the Montgomery County Action Council in promoting buyers for existing business structures and for new companies to consider locating in our community. Together, we accomplished the sale of the Amazon building to the Phoenix Company who brought in Array Technologies with 45 new jobs and a plan of future job expansion. The AIW building was deteriorating and the owners had contacted a salvage company that would have taken them completely off our tax rolls. However, with Montgomery County Action working with us, we were able to get the building sold to Prosperiti Builders. This is a company that plans on having 200 future jobs for our community once they complete all the necessary repairs. In addition, we now have three new companies in the former Dixon building at the Industrial Park who have future plans of expansion. We worked with MCAC and the City of Coffeyville on a $1,000,000 grant to provide a road to a new shipping and receiving facility at Acme that provided 50 more jobs to our community.
Our commission has worked together to improve health services county wide. I would like to make mention of false and twisted rumors that are circulating in our community. Let me be clear to everyone that our Montgomery County Commission has never given any of your tax money to be used for another county. In 2017, the city of Independence had financial problems and lost their hospital. They needed an emergency facility quickly. The City of Independence, who is part of Montgomery County, asked the commission for emergency medical financial help during this time. At that meeting, the commission approved $100,000 for Independence AND also approved $100,000 for emergency medical for the Coffeyville Hospital to be fair in the use of county funds. Independence requested their community emergency facility funds to be sent directly to their builder, which was Labette Health. This money was for the community emergency health of Independence which can be verified. Coffeyville was able to use their emergency fund later that year. Another rumor was that a stipend is given annually to Labette County because Independence people go there, which is ridiculous and unbelievable. The Montgomery County Commission cannot give funds to another county for their use because the money belongs to the people, not a commission. The Montgomery County Employees have self insured medical benefits and if they choose to go to another county for medical care and use their insurance, the County Employees Fund pays for those medical services, not your tax money. This is another rumor that needs to be stopped.
Thank you for allowing me to serve you these past 12 years. For the future, I plan to continue to work on economic development with the expansion of industry to bring more jobs to our community. I hope to serve you the next 4 years through your confidence and support of my work, my integrity, my honesty, and my love for the people of this community. I would appreciate your vote on November 4, 2020.
Mike Cordray
Its time to commit to change and start a new beginning in Montgomery County. A county that is progressive and thriving. I have been married to my lovely wife Lynn for 30 years and have blessed with 3 sons, Tyler, Wade and Ethan. We have 3 daughter-in-law and 5 grandchildren. We attend Dearing Christian Church.
I attended John Brown University and earned a Bachelor's of Science degree. I also worked on a Master's of Administration degree at Pittsburg State University. I worked 35 years at Union Pacific Railroad in bridge construction and maintenance. Together with my wife, we owned and operated a carwash, storage units and snack shack for 13 years before selling and retiring. I am presently on the Cedar Bluff Camp Board of Directors and served a 4 year term on the Park's Advisor Board. I also serve my community as a member of the noon Lion's Club.
I have lived in Coffeyville my whole life, so my decision to run for office was based solely on wanting to give back and serve my home town and county. If elected, I will stand for fair and unbiased representation, transparent leadership and accountability and to be fiscally responsible with taxpayer's money. I will work diligently to ensure that the county is aligned and open to new business and industry. I will work closely with elected personnel and department heads to provide the best services for all citizens of Montgomery County.
I will make the commitment to start the much needed progressive change and new direction for Montgomery County.
Gene Tucker
I am member of the Republican party. My campaign manger is class mate, Doug Misch and my treasurer is my wife of 48 years, Mereda Tucker. I am former commissioner serving one term from 2005 thru 2008, before that I served as Rural Fire Director for 26 years. Those years of service brought many new improvements, with better fire stations, new equipment, improved training classes and the formation of a larger fire district.
Many of encouraged and asked me to serve again. Being a Commissioner in the past experience and having prior experience in this office helps me understand the position. Between Fire District and County Commissioner, I have 30 years experience working with the county budget.
I currently own and operate Eagle Security Services, which has been in business for 35 years. In 2012, both my wife and I were recognized as Distinguished Alumni and friends of Coffeyville Community College. I am a member of the Church of Christ and an avid collector of old cars.
We are living in a very challenging time with the Corona virus, which is affecting our economy and many people's livelihoods are being affected by the reality of the current unemployment in our state, which may worsen. As a Commissioner, I will watch our counties funds and seek to keep our budget on target.
I will listen the people and take note of their concerns about our County Government. I believe in supporting local businesses and keeping county monies within the county. Dedication to serving the people of Montgomery County is my goal.
