Meet the Candidates: Dave Hinman Seeks Re-Election to O'Fallon Fire Board

Dave Hinman is one of three candidates running for the six-year term director position on the  Board in the April 2012 election.

To help you prepare for the April 3 election, we have Q&A's from the candidates who responded to our email questionnaire. The candidates are run in alphabetical order.

Dave Hinman: Candidate for O'Fallon Fire Board Director

Where do you live? 217 Stage Coach Landing, St. Peters MO 63376

What is your current job and/or position? QuikTrip Corporation, Store Manager for 25 years.

Why are you running for Director of O'Fallon Fire Board?  I am the only candidate whose sole focus is making the Fire Protection District better. I have been part of the Citizens Planning Committee for over 14 years and was elected Director in 2008 to manage your tax dollars. I am a middle of the road resident of the district who has proven over the last four years as Director that I put you first. Look for me in the middle of the ballot. Thanks you for your time.

Relevant Experience: 

Alderman, City of O’Fallon (2001–2005)

Director, O’Fallon Fire Protection District (2008 – present)

What do you think that you can bring to this position? I bring experience with the fire district. I have the knowledge on how the district should run financially because it should be run like a business. I have been in charge of a business for more than 20 years.

Please tell us one goal you have for this position: Continue to protect YOUR tax dollars. In the four years that I have been in office we have brought spending under control and have even placed a surplus in the reserve funds of the District. Do not increase taxes…

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A request for information was sent out to each of the candidates and this is the response. 

Note: Candidates and supporters should feel free to comment, but please keep things professional. No attacks, no name calling, no profanity.