Two candidates actively seek Wright City board seats; Four names on ballot

Posted 11/7/19

Four names will appear on the Wright City ballot for Ward II alderman, but two people are actively campaigning. Amanda Werremeyer and Nathan Essary withdrew from the race, leaving incumbent James …

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Two candidates actively seek Wright City board seats; Four names on ballot

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Four names will appear on the Wright City ballot for Ward II alderman, but two people are actively campaigning.Amanda Werremeyer and Nathan Essary withdrew from the race, leaving incumbent James Toothman and Nathan Rohr still seeking the seat.Rohr did not provide a profile. Below is Toothman’s profile:Toothman, 74, who is seeking re-election, is a member of Buckhorn Hunting Club and Sunrise United Methodist Church.“I want to continue to serve Wright City and the community,” he said, “to maintain a balanced board with a perspective of seeing Wright City expand with new job and service opportunities.”After spending many years living around the country, in 2004, he said he and his wife found their home in Wright City, and they were proud to call the community home.   “During my terms on the board of aldermen, we have seen an increase in new businesses, such as Scott’s Miracle Grow, EPC, Subway and the newest, much needed addition of Legacy Pharmacy,” Toothman said. “We are eagerly awaiting a new pub in the downtown district, it’s going to be called ‘Rail House Pub.’ Also the new Scenic Regional library building is getting ready to break ground on April 8.”A bond issue enabled the city to purchase property with a building that will become the new city hall. “We will be able to better serve the people of Wright City, allowing us to also offer our children new ball fields and a playground on the north side of our city,” Toothman said.If re-elected, he hopes to encourage sensible growth with new businesses and services. “We are having a big spurt of housing and services like the new ambulance district station. I want to ensure our growth is sane, sensible and quality projects,” he said.  He is married to Carol Toothman, who is retired and spends her free time volunteering.Jim Toothman


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