Donnetta Lavette Watkins

Candidate for: Statesville Council Ward 6
Occupation: Community Chaplain/Pastorial Crisis Counselor
Education: 2 years at Mitchell Community College; studied elementary education and psychology
Political Affiliation: Democrat

What are the biggest issues facing your constituency?
That no one is left behind and there is not any gap in the economic level and educational level as our city grows.

Of those issues, which do you feel is the most important?
That the concerns of the city are equally carried out in every ethnic group for the good of Statesville’s development.

What, if any, prior experience do you have that will help you if elected?
As a voice and active participate of the community, I have organized various community programs dealing with changing the lives of our youth, single parents, and educational fairs.

What is one particular thing you think the council is doing right?
Increasing and expanding development for our city.

What is one particular thing you think the council is doing wrong?
Because the Statesville City Council deals with concerns from diversities of all types, one issue raises a concern that more voices and opinions are heard and taken into account.

Posted on 07/01/07 at 12:25 AM
Statesville •City Council •Ward 6 • (0) Comments

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