Weddington aims to build public trust

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard

WEDDINGTON

City alderman candidate Ray Weddington said if elected as one of seven vying for a four-year term in November, he will treat public office as a sacred trust.

A graduate of Morrison High School who has worked in customer services for General Shale Brick for 25 years, Weddington said his game plan as alderman will be to ensure that trust.

He said the decision to run for office was not taken lightly, due to his belief that all lives are affected by decisions.

“I believe those entering into public office must be prudent managers of the taxpayers’ money. We don’t want more politicians. We need those willing to serve the community,” he said.

Weddington added his vision for service is to do the right thing in the name of the community alone.

“It is a very humbling thing to ask the citizens of this city for their vote. But this I do, with the utmost concern for their welfare, and the promise I will never put my wants, my ego or special interest ahead of the welfare of this city and its citizens,” he said.

Weddington is married to Charlotte Weddington and is a member of the Church of Christ at East End.