Amos Patton.
The minimum water and sewer bill in Vandalia went up about $12 a month. I’m running for City Council because I want my neighbors to be able to afford to stay here.
Why I’m running
Somebody has to go after the grant money.
Tri-Cities Wastewater needs more than $145 million in upgrades to meet EPA rules that start in 2027. The city has applied for over $15 million in grants so far. Whatever we land in grants is money that doesn’t end up on your water bill, and I’d spend my term going after the rest of it.
Hold the line on taxes
The income tax is 2%, and the charter says only voters can raise it. I’d protect the credit you get for tax paid where you work.
02Lower utility bills
Apply for every grant the city qualifies for, so the $145 million doesn’t fall on ratepayers alone.
03Safe schools, stable funding
The school board runs the schools. The city handles policing and traffic around the buildings, and I’d put that to work.
04Hear about it before the vote
Post agenda packets earlier, with a short plain-English summary attached to every spending item.
I’m asking for a seat on Council.
Leave your email and I’ll let you know when I’m knocking your street.