William Bonner takes aim at alderman post
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“As alderman, I will think all issues over thoroughly and come to the best solution, keeping the people in mind,” he said of his bid for McMinnville alderman in November.
“What’s best for our community and its citizens should be our top priority. What we need instead of what we want should be our goal, such as working closely with the industrial board to try to get some jobs in here.”
A high school graduate who attended some classes at Tennessee Technology Center (Vo-Tech), Bonner served 13 years in the military and is a Vietnam veteran who received a Purple Heart. He has been married to his spouse, Becky, for 13 years and has lived in the Cardinal Drive area for the past 10 years. Bonner has worked at Carrier for 30 years.
“I have worked a blue-collar job like most of the people I would be representing and I know the problems and trials of being an average citizen with average pay,” he said.
“I know what is important and what their priorities are. I know what trust and honor mean,” he added. “When people elect someone to an office, that person should never forget who put them there.”
In addition to being supportive of industrial recruitment, Bonner said he would like to address flooding problems as well as poll citizens for their input before voting on important issues. He said he believes in progress, but emphasized the city should take care of necessary items first and spend money wisely.
Additionally, Bonner said he would have an open-door policy if elected, noting he considers being elected a privilege. He believes the city can grow and be a better place without tax increases.
“I would like to see our young people be able to stay here and raise their families and not have to leave to find work,” he added. “I believe we can do a lot more for this city if we just spend more wisely.”