Chrisawn eyes spot as alderman
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A resident of the area for the past 13 years, Chrisawn said he wants to make the commitment to improving the quality of life in McMinnville and to continue efforts toward making the city one of the best places to live and work.
“I have experience and insight as to how communities operate and the ingredients necessary to propel a city to growth and prosperity,” Chrisawn said, adding his experience in living in different areas of the country have provided opportunities to observe how other cities solved problems or created opportunities.
“I have 25 years of Chamber of Commerce and economic development experience that can be applied to problems and opportunities facing McMinnville,” he added.
Chrisawn said he sees McMinnville as a place with opportunities and supports downtown revitalization, noting visits there with his grandfather as a small boy generated a feeling of excitement. Additionally, he said he believes the growth of the area should be managed to produce quality jobs and efficient use of land.
He said, if elected, he plans to study each situation and make decisions for the best interest of the citizens.
“I will bring honesty and integrity to the position and do the job to the best of my abilities. I ask that the citizens put their trust in me and give me the opportunity to represent them.”
Chrisawn holds a degree in economics from the University of North Carolina and graduate studies in organizational management. He is a father and a spouse, along with being an elder and Sunday school teacher at First Presbyterian Church and is a member of the Rotary Club. He is employed at Metal Products Company as a sales manager.