The Peru Gazette

The Peru Gazette posed six questions to each of the four candidates for the Peru Town Board. Here are Brandy McDonald’s responses.

Summarize your educational background, primary employment, a little about your family and your past community involvement.

 I graduated from Peru High School in 1993 and remained in Peru to raise my family.  I am happily married to my wife Amy of 15 years and we have three children.  I currently work for Hynes Electric Supply.  My first experience as a participating community member for the Town of Peru was my voluntary involvement with our Town Youth Program as a Committee Member for six years.  I also volunteered as a coach of eight years for our Peru Town Youth Program. I have been a Peru Town Councilman for the past eight years and served as the Town Deputy Supervisor for the last six years.

How will your background and/or successes assist you as a town council member?

My eight years as a town counselor along with my additional experience as the Deputy Supervisor for the last six years has given me vast knowledge of what is required to perform these positions properly and efficiently.  Over the years, I have been able to listen to our town residents with their issues and concerns, so I have a great understanding of what our residents expect from their town board.

What town issues concern you the most?

One issue our community faces is the expenditures of maintaining our roads during the winter months as the cost of salt we require to keep our roads safe, continues to significantly increases every year.  The annual increase in health insurance premiums is another important town issue effecting our town.  The other town board members and I are continually searching for ways to keep our budget under control, while managing these significant expenses which are a necessity to our community.

How would you address these issues?

 I will continue my diligent work with our town board members to find ways to cut unnecessary expenditures to manage the unforeseen increases in necessary expenditures.  The increase in health insurance premiums is actively researched by reviewing all the possible health plans offered in our area, so we can find a good affordable health plan for our employees.

Why should a person vote for you?

Residents should vote for me, because I am a determined councilman with a strong passion for being an active representative for all Peru residents. I work very hard to maintain the positive fellowship with all of our town board members, as it is important to our town that we work together to improve our town’s ability to keep moving forward.

What party lines will your name appear on?

•       Democrat
•       Conservative
•       Independence
•       Working Families

Thank you,

Brandy McDonald