The race is among incumbents Brian Jarvis and Debborah Wallace, and newcomer Chad Whilding.
The mayor and vice mayor are mostly ceremonial positions under the city charter. Both vote on all matters before the council at meetings led by the mayor, or vice mayor if the mayor is absent.
Jarvis and Wallace are running for their second four-year term. The city charter limits council members to two consecutive terms. They are not eligible to run again until they have been out of office for four years, according to the charter.
Whilding will be taking the seat of Scott Hadley, who has served two consecutive terms. Hadley is running for Beavercreek Twp. trustee.
In our interactive voters guide, we asked the candidates what their two highest priorities would be once in office. Here's a look at their answers. Learn more about these candidates online at vote.daytondailynews.com
Brian Jarvis
The first priority involves managing spending on public services. We have already been impacted by the significant reductions in funding by the state legislature. Specifically, I’m going to continue (1) working to control spending by implementing quality performance management practices, improving efficiency, etc. to achieve more effective outcomes, (2) collaborating and sharing services with surrounding communities that have the same goals, strengths, and vision that are mutually beneficial, and (3) maintaining a lean, well-trained organization. While maintaining the quality of services our residents have come to expect, I can implement these things incrementally over time and make a big difference.
The second priority is key to maintaining the quality of life in Beavercreek. I plan to lead in coming up with innovative strategies needed to renovate, rebuild and revitalize Beavercreek’s infrastructure. In a city as robust as Beavercreek, it is vitally important that residents can easily travel from place to place, whether in motorized vehicles or on bicycles. Perfectly positioned between I-675 and US 35, equidistant between cities in Montgomery and Greene Counties, and adjacent to WPAFB, Beavercreek has a great transportation infrastructure that brings in people and businesses and keeps our City vibrant. I plan to have a public dialog to discuss the best solutions to fund our ambitious infrastructure projects because they play such a vital role in our quality of life.
Debborah Wallace
1. Manage the City of Beavercreek’s decreasing General Fund Budget We need to cut costs some more to still allow for a cash reserve yet take care of city services we have promised our citizens. Recommend Management position to be termed, cross train among functions, sub contract some management services in order to cut payroll costs. Keep reviewing all contracts and go out to bid as much as we can. 2 Increase revenues Support high tech business and small business to locate in Beavercreek, We are close to the base and already a hub for technology and education in this area. Encourage these business’s to our community by providing good housing, schools and a friendly community.
Chad Whilding
My main priority is to maintain effective services that are reasonable for local government and funded by local revenue. We are facing a period of reduced funds and pressure to maintain a reasonable tax level. We must do something about the amount of federal money we have been using to fund our growth. I intend to advocate cost effective options that aren’t currently part of the discussion.
I will keep pushing for open and timely information concerning our government as another high priority. Beavercreek has recently done a great job of publishing legislative information prior to upcoming meetings. I will ensure that legislation is not rushed and that revisions to legislation are presented effectively and always with the citizens best interests in mind.
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