Candidate Profile: Donna Sherwood

Donna Sherwood

Age: 64

Family: Twin Sister, Dianne; Sister Pam; Pam's twin Pat (now deceased)

Education: High School

Occupation: Retired

Previous elected Offices: Saint Charles County Central Republican Committee, Wentzville Township Committeewoman

Applicable Experience: Worked for the Department of Defense as a Quality Improvement Specialist; Management Analyst; Employee Relations Specialist; and Supervisory Personnel Staffing Specialist, which has provided me with a broad spectrum of work methods and an excellent understanding of how to deal with various issues; and to bring any problems to successful conclusions.
Volunteer Organizations: I deliver Meals on Wheels and volunteer at the Wentzville Senior Center on a weekly basis.

Contact info: DJSherwood@centurytel.net

CANDIDATE QUESTIONS:
1.  What is the primary reason you are running for office? 

I have been attending the Board of Aldermen meetings on a regular basis for approximately three years. My entire career has been in the public sector, having served over 32 years with the Department of Defense. I will bring a fresh voice, new leadership, and a common-sense approach in dealing with city issues.

2.  What will be your single most important priority if you get elected?

I will put the residents first. I will choose the residents over the special interest groups/persons; I will choose the residents over the well connected few; and I will choose the residents even when it's not the popular thing to do.

3.  What sets you apart from the other candidates?

I am passionate about our city and will bring strong leadership skills as I am able to deal effectively with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds, especially in controversial situations.

4.  How long have you lived in Wentzville?

10 years

5.  What's your favorite thing about Wentzville?

The people!!!

6.  What is the biggest problem in Wentzville?

Not listening to the people and not spending taxpayers money wisely.

7.  What is your vision for Wentzville?

Will take a proactive approach in bringing viable new businesses to the area, along with keeping the GM Plant open in order to help the local economy. Redevelop downtown and surrounding areas---I want to have a vibrant city where we can attract many people to visit the area.  In am in favor of responsible development in order to insure that residents have good, quality homes.  I will ensure that streets are properly constructed.  We need to work smarter---not harder. Need to review and improve our work processes to ascertain how these can be accomplished faster and less expensively, etc., but not lessen the quality of our services.