Candidate: Bill Tinnin, Cottonwood resident of 41 years
Age: 70
Current or past profession: Realtor
Q: Why are you qualified to serve on council?
A: “I feel that my qualifications are: Shortly after high school graduation in 1972 I joined the U.S. Army and spent four years in military intelligence in Berlin, Germany.
“I spent 13 years on the Cottonwood Airport Commission as the only non-pilot. I also spent 10 or 12 years as a cop’s member with the Cottonwood Police Department.
“I am at present the commander of the American Legion Post No. 25 in Cottonwood; I’m starting my 11th year.”
Q: How should the city bring more affordable housing into the area, and balance the growth of businesses and new residents?
A: “The affordable housing and balance of business I believe would be a matter of individual negotiations with each of the entities.”
Q: What is your vision for economic development in Cottonwood?
A: “Personally my vision of growth is that I hope Cottonwood will always be a small town.
“I know that growth is necessary but needs to be controlled.”
Q: How should the city change events to reflect the city’s changing demographics?
A: “I think that some of the proposed event changes are wrong and can be handled much better.”
Q: How will you rebuild public trust and confidence in Cottonwood City Council?
A: “To build trust and confidence with the Cottonwood residents, I believe should be with openness and facts combined with honesty.”
Cottonwood City Council Election
Mayoral candidates (one four-year seat):
- Michael Mathews, challenger
- Ann Shaw, challenger
Council candidates (three four-year seats)
- Felicia Coates, challenger
- Holly Grigaitis, challenger* [*residency in city limits remains in question]
- Helaine Kurot, incumbent
- Bob Marks, challenger
- Lindsay Masten, challenger
- Joy Mosley, challenger
- Heather Piper White, challenger
- Bill Tinnin, challenger
