10/11/2025
🗳 MEET THE CANDIDATES - MAYOR OF CARL 🗳
SHANNON STINCHCOMB
🗳Q1. Why are you running for city council/mayor, and what do you see as your top three priorities if elected?
➡️ I’m running for Mayor because this is our town, for all of us, young and old. I care about Carl and its future. I want to help make sure this small town works for everyone, now and for the years to come. Key Note: “Back to Safe, What’s Left!” I see the role of mayor not just as an administrator, but as a servant leader. 1. Listening to and enabling community voice of the things they feel the town needs. 2. Protecting the small community we have left and reaching out to the surrounding residence bordering our town. To see if they are willing to join into our small Town of Carl. 3. Helping our small to Town grow but stay within the limits of a small town government, not a big town government that’s growing beyond there infrastructure means.
🗳Q2. If your city needed to raise revenue (e.g. tax increase or new fees), how would you structure that to be fair and sustainable?
➡️ The Town of Carl Council has managed town fees well, and remaining tax-free for our citizens has been a key factor in our success so far.
🗳Q3. What do you believe is the biggest risk facing your city in the next 5–10 years, and how would you mitigate it?
➡️ The greatest concern I hear—and one I share—is the risk of being swallowed up by the growth of surrounding cities that are already stretching beyond their infrastructure. As I travel through the Town of Carl, knocking on doors and asking for your vote, I hear the same message again and again: “Please protect our small town from being overtaken by neighboring communities.” Our residents value Carl’s independence, character, and sense of community. They do not want to see our small town burdened with unnecessary big-government policies and regulations that don’t reflect who we are. My commitment is to safeguard the identity and values that make Carl unique while ensuring smart, responsible growth that benefits our community—not outsiders. Every town or city needs an active and engaged community. Without resident input and involvement, growth and prosperity are limited. When citizens have a voice in shaping their town’s future, the whole community benefits.
🗳Q4. With limited resources and staff, how would you prioritize Carl’s budget to maintain essential services while avoiding waste or mismanagement?
➡️ With limited resources and staff, my priority is to focus on essentials and ensure every dollar is spent wisely. I will protect core services by eliminating waste and refusing to simply roll over last year’s budget. Instead, I’ll review each expense line-by-line so every dollar is justified. The town council will come up with a public update forum or newsletter system. Every town or city needs an active and engaged community. Without resident input and involvement, growth and prosperity are limited. When citizens have a voice in shaping their town’s future, the whole community benefits
🗳Q5. What specific steps would you take to improve communication and transparency between Carl’s government and its residents?
➡️ To increase resident engagement, we can conduct short online or mailed surveys to gather community input on key issues before major decisions are made. Additionally, we can launch a monthly newsletter to keep citizens informed about upcoming open meetings and encourage their participation. This will give residents the opportunity to express their needs, share ideas, and help shape the future of our community. Every town or city needs an active and engaged community. Without resident input and involvement, growth and prosperity are limited. When citizens have a voice in shaping their town’s future, the whole community benefits
