Editor’s note: The general election for city and school district offices is Tuesday, Nov.7. In anticipation, ThePerryNews.com asked each candidate for a Perry city or school district office to answer a few questions in order to give voters a sense of who the candidate is and what issues motivate him or her. These candidate profiles will be published over the coming days. Interested voters might also wish to attend a candidate forum for the mayor and city council candidates, scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 10 ay 6:30 p.m. at the Perry Public Library.
Ervin Joseph Shelly is running unopposed for the First Ward seat on the Perry City Council. Shelly lives at 1915 Pine St. in Perry. He can be reached at 702-219-2484 or josephs171999@yahoo.com.
1. Please tell us a little bit about yourself, Joe. What do you want voters to know about you, your qualifications, your intentions as an officeholder?
Retired pipefitter, father of two sons, grandfather of three, great-grandfather of one, living in Perry for 10 years.
2. Why are you running for elected office? Is it something that you have done before? Are other forms of public service a part of your background?
Community involvement, voice for the residents who are interested in being heard. I currently serve on the Dallas County Hospital Board of Trustees.
3. Are there particular issues that you believe are urgent or important and are facing the residents of Perry? If so, what issues are these? How to you think the city council can address or resolve these issues?
Whatever issues the residents of ward one may want to be addressed, I will reach out to fellow council members and move forward with the best resolution.
4. What do you envision as the future of Perry? In what direction would you like to lead the town?
I will advocate for residents of ward one.
