VOTER GUIDE 2012: Tom Little for Black Hawk County Supervisor

Name: Tom Little

Age:  59

Political party: Democrat

Running for: Re-election for Black Hawk County Supervisor

Family: Wife Janice, married 39 years, 3 children, 6 grandchildren

Occupation: Retired John Deere, current Black Hawk County Supervisor


1. Why did you decide to run for office?

I am seeking re-election to the board of supervisors to continue on with the seven year plan that this current board has implemented, in regards to rebuilding our county infrastructure and continue improving the county's finacial status. I will continue to use my valuable governmental experience and my common sense approach when spending tax dollars. Fiscally sound planning today produces a stronger tomorrow for all of Black Hawk County.

2. What issues do you want to address if elected?

Continue to rebuild our county infrastructure (roads, bridges, and buildings) which has been so much neglected over the years, while still mantaining being fiscally responsible to the taxpayers. Taxes has and will always be a top prioity with me. We have too many households on fix incomes which makes it tough to make ends meet, let alone pay higher taxes.

3. Why should voters choose you over your opponents in this race?

The experience I have, not only being a current supervisor for the past seven and a half years, but prior being a city councilman has greatly helped me perform my governmental duties with confidence. With the economy like it is, and has been, the county needs experience elected officials.

4. What is your background?

Again, 11 years Evansdale City Council, seven and a half years Black Hawk County Supervisor, currently I serve on numerious boards and committees throughout Black Hawk County, attended Waterloo West high school and the University of Northern Iowa, and I am a veteren of the United States Marine Corps.

5. What is your favorite thing about living in the Cedar Valley?

It's been a great place to raise our family, it's also satisfying seeing the growth of our urban cities.

6. How long have you lived in the Cedar Valley and what brought you to live here?

I have been a lifelong resident along with my wife Janice of Black Hawk County.