Election Central Questionnaire: Jasper County Supervisor: Jeremy Heaberlin

Name: Jeremy Heaberlin

City: Newton

Office sought: Jasper County Supervisor

Occupation: Maintenance Supervisor

Education: BA Business Management w/ Minor in Project Management

Elected offices held: Newton City Council

1. What do you feel is the most important issue Jasper County will be facing during your term as a supervisor? What suggestions do you have to deal with that issue?

- Farm to market road conditions (rural roads)

- Public Safety

- Budget and not overspending

- Efficiencies and getting more out of what we have

- Effective communication

- Economic Development

2. What are some important principles county supervisors should keep in mind when determining how taxpayer dollars are spent in Jasper County?

We need to use taxpayer dollars as we would do in our own households and businesses. We cannot overextend ourselves or make promises we cannot keep.

3.  What can be done to address Jasper County's infrastructure needs to keep ahead of maintenance needs?

It comes down to training and doing more with what we have. We need to access and address the issues then we can come up with a long-term plan and solution. We also need to partner with other counties to see what their successes and failures were. What we are currently doing does not seem to be ensuring the confidence with the taxpayers.

4. The future of the Jasper County Annex building is still undetermined despite discussion by the current board. What do you think should be done with the structure?

I believe in historic preservation but it all comes down to money and efficiencies for the county. If we can get the best bang for our buck by staying in that building with renovations that would be great with the current upgrades going on in the neighborhood. There are many factors to keep in mind to keep this building viable and able to adapt to future technology.

5. Why do you think voters should support your candidacy for supervisor?

I am a conservative and will not let spending get out of control I am a community leader and can keep people on task with the right direction I want to be a voice for all of Jasper County