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Jason Campbell
- Age: 45
- Education: Page County High School, 1999.
- Work: Advance Auto Parts (Luray), 25 years in the automotive industry.
- Elected office: Previously elected to Stanley Town Council in 2016 to begin term in 2017, seat was relinquished in 2018 upon moving residence outside of town limits (filled by Joseph Mauck).
- Family: Wife, Melissa; daughter, Destiny; sons, Brett and Ace.
• Why are you running for public office?
My wife and I have built our house in town and settled so now is the time to get back into what I started previously. We (council) were making strides in a positive direction while I was there before in many areas such as getting our finances under control, recreation was growing as we had several leagues for kids and were working on adult leagues, personnel matters were being handled with eyes to the future. I feel it is the right time to get a voice back in office that uses common sense as well as data and community input to make our little town the best it can be.
• What makes you the best candidate for the Stanley Council?
I believe that I have real world experience in environments that decision making is critical and always looking toward the future and anticipating change to create the best possible outcome. Many times, things happen that seem to be just reacted to as opposed to being prepared for. Whether it be water leaks, construction delays, unexpected personnel changes or planned retirements, all of these things can be planned for, if there is a plan, and your team is empowered.
• What is the most pressing issue facing the Town of Stanley and how would you address it?
If you ask 100 residents, you’d probably get 50 different answers because everyone in the town is affected by something different; not everyone has the same list of concerns. Some will say its school, some will say there’s nothing to do, some will say the roads are rough, some have water issues, some people just wonder if there’s a plan or do we just spend money reactionary or just to appease a few pet projects. All are valid concerns if the citizens feel that way. It is the council’s job to listen and then prioritize based on available funds and community impact.
• What is the best thing about Stanley and how would you maintain or improve it?
The best thing about our town is and always has been the “Town” itself and by that, I mean all of it. The people that live here, the location, the school, the cars that cruise the street, the businesses that keep that hometown feel with their service, the volunteers that give, the congregations that gather on whatever day they believe…..all of it. Maintaining should never be an answer, it should always be to improve and that goes back to my previous answer, it all comes via proper planning with common sense, data and community input and finding the best way forward.
• Briefly describe a decision you have made in a leadership role and tell why you made that decision.
Multiple times in my career journey have there been times when ownership or upper management has tried to infringe upon customers or even staff rights. I have many times had to be a sheepdog and protect my staff from wolves to my own detriment in most cases. When management tries to push unnecessary repairs or charges against customers that aren’t in their best interest, I have stepped in and made sure they were taken care of properly and taken the heat myself but knowing I did the best for the customer. After 25 years in the automotive industry, which is very cut throat and can be very dirty and nasty, I can say I’ve never lost a night of sleep because I felt someone was done wrong in my department in my role as a parts or service manager, and those are the same qualities I hope to bring to our townspeople once again.
Early voting starts Friday, Sept. 18
For election information visit the Page County Voter Registrar.
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