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City council welcomes Jim Billingsley to the table Print
Written by Dee Holzel   
Tuesday, April 13 2010 06:48
WINNEMUCCA — Former Lowry High School teacher and coach Jim Billingsley was appointed to the Winnemucca City Council at a special meeting Monday evening.  Billingsley was one of seven local residents to apply for the seat vacated by the resignation of Patty Herzog.
Councilman Rich Stone was the lone nay vote.  He stressed his belief Billingsley would do a good job but noted candidate Mike Owens could more readily transition into the position due to his many years of serving on the school board.

The choice was not an easy one for the council, who spent the evening interviewing the candidates from a list of prepared questions. All agreed every candidate was qualified and represented a positive choice.  Billingsley, however, stood out for his past work in the community and around the state.

One of the questions asked of each candidate involved the time factor.  Being on the city council is more than just regular meetings twice a month, they stressed to the candidates, there's also research on the issues, joint meetings, special meetings (like the one held Monday), and committee work.  Billingsley, it was noted, is retired and would be able to commit the time needed to be a successful council member.

Councilman Joyce Sheen praised Billingsley's "incredibly positive attitude" and said, "I've heard nothing bad about him."  While generally supportive, Councilman Paige Brooks asked how "The General" -- a reference to a nickname garnered while coaching -- would be able to work on a five-member board.  The question got a pretty good laugh, but Billingsley answered seriously that he had experience working on other boards and would work cooperatively.

Speaking on his own behalf, Billingsley described himself as a "go-getter" and said he wasn't pursing the position to push any particular agenda, he just wanted to serve and be an ambassador for the town.  Billingsley is a life-long resident of Winnemucca with many ties to the community. 

Billingsley intends to permanently seek the seat he now occupies in November.


   
 
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