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Meet the councilThe Sun Herald today launches a “meet the council” series where we’ll introduce you to new mayors and councils taking office this week. We kick things off in Ocean Springs. Watch future editions of the paper for more meet the council stories. Ocean Springs aldermen Name: John Gill Position: Ward 1 alderman Age: 63 Occupation: Retired marine design specialist at Northrop Grumman Top priority for the city: “Complete ongoing building projects under budget and on time and address old drainage problems throughout the city. ” What would people be surprised to know about you?: “I’m an avid fisherman.” What’s the best way for people in your city to contact you?: My cell, 424-2660 Name: Matt McDonnell Position: Ward 2 alderman Age: 50 Occupation: Assistant executive director of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center Top priority for the city: “To finish the projects that we’ve got going, work with the school district and county to reduce taxes and continue to grow our tax base.” What would people be surprised to know about you?: “I’m a home body. Being in the entertainment business for 25 years, I like to do yard work and repairs around the home for relaxation and pleasure.” What’s the best way for people in your city to contact you?: At home, 875-0501 or by email, mcd@mscoastcoliseum.com Name: Chic Cody Position: Ward 3 alderman Age: 66 Occupation: Project engineer, CDI Corp. Top priority for the city: “Reduce taxes and get the reappraisal of our property in line with the actual real estate value.” What would people be surprised to know about you? “I was left handed and switched to my right, and now I’m ambidextrous.” What’s the best way for people in your city to contact you?: Home number, 875-2512. Name: Greg Denyer Position: Ward 4 alderman Age: 59 Occupation: Retired school principal, Ocean Springs School District Top priority for the city: “Successfully see through projects that are on the table as a result of Katrina and the 2 percent money; keep employee pay equitable and not raise taxes.” What would people be surprised to know about you?: “After I retired, I went back to work for the DMR doing manual labor, and I’m loving it.” What’s the best way for people in your city to contact you?: At home, 875-0851, leave message during work hours. Name: Jerry Dalgo Position: Ward 5 alderman Age: 53 Occupation: Full-time alderman Top priority for the city: “Bring to completion the projects that we’ve begun and the ones that are in the planning stages.” What would people be surprised to know about you?: “That I’m a musician, and I’ve played guitar for 40 years.” What’s the best way for people in your city to contact you?: My cell, 218-2191 Name: James Hagan Position: Ward 6 alderman Age: 35 Occupation: Building inspector Top priority for the city: “Finish our projects, find a way to help lower property taxes and maintain a good economy.” What would people be surprised to know about you?: “I was born in Oscoda, Mich.” What’s the best way for people in your city to contact you?: My cell 238-0503 or email, jkhagan@cableone.net Name: Troy Ross Position: Alderman at large Age: 30 Occupation: Operator at Chevron Pascagoula Refinery Top priority for the city: “To maintain the standard of living in Ocean Springs by working to obtain the lowest possible property tax rate.” What would people be surprised to know about you?: “I’m an avid Ole Miss football fan.” What’s the best way for people in your city to contact you?: My cell, 217-5142, or email, troyross15@hotmail.com Name: Connie Moran Position: Mayor Age: 53 Occupation: Full-time mayor Top priority for the city: “Completing our public safety and recreation projects and influencing lower insurance premiums.” What would people be surprised to know about you?: “I’m adopted. I was adopted by my parents Duncan and Shannon Moran at three days old. I’m the luckiest girl in the world.” What’s the best way for people in your city to contact you?: Office at 875-6722 or cmoran@oceansprings-ms.gov Posted at www.sunherald.com on July 4, 2009
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