Dempsey, Buxton vie for Public Administrator seat

Posted 11/7/19

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Dempsey, Buxton vie for Public Administrator seat

Posted Thursday, November 7, 2019 2:03 pm

Voters will choose one of two Republicans for public administrator in the primary election Tuesday.Either Eugene Buxton or Melissa “Missy” Dempsey will advance to the general municipal election, along with Lisa Waltrip, a Liberterian candidate who is running unopposed.Profiles for Buxton and Dempsey are below. Each candidate filled out a questionnaire with their responses.BuxtonA Warrenton resident, Buxton, 81, has never served public office.Though he’s retired, he continues to work part time at the post office. He is a member of the Warren County Cattlemen’s Association.He is married to Mickey Buxton. The couple have five children.Buxton did not highlight any policy changes or actions he intendes to make or support in the future.DempseyDempsey is a Warren County native and lifelong resident of the county.She retired from the 12th Circuit Juvenile Office after more than 25 years of service.Through that position, Dempsey said she has many years of experience in working with judges and other court personnel, as well as broad knowledge of public and private community health service agencies for the county.She also has worked with past public administrators.“I bring experience and dedication, which means professionalism and compassion for the families of Warren County,” she said. “I will work to make a difference in the lives of those unable to do so for (themselves) and safeguard their best interests.”Dempsey is married to Jack Dempsey. The couple have three daughters.

Melissa (Missy) Dempsey (left) & Eugene Buxton (right).

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Dempsey, Buxton vie for Public Administrator seat

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