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William Burgess has announced a series of “Meet the Candidate” events leading up to the Nov. 6[more] elections. Burgess is a candidate for Bryant City Council, Ward 2, Position 2.
“I believe it is important to know the people you are voting for,” said Burgess. “It’s not enough just to recognize a candidate’s name. Character is very important. I am holding these events so that the voters can get to know me better. Likewise, I want to get to know them and their concerns in Ward 2 and from across Bryant.”
The events will be held at a variety of restaurants. For convenience, all of the events are being held in Bryant’s Ward 2.
The schedule is:
• Taste of D-Light, Friday, Oct. 19, 5:30 p.m.
• TaMolly’s, Saturday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m.
• Whole Hog Cafe, Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 5:30 p.m.
• US Pizza, Friday, Nov. 2, 5:30 p.m.
Burgess, 38, is a local business owner employing over 50 people in Saline County. He is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR), with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Electronic Engineering Technology and is currently earning his MBA. He has been married to Melissa Burgess for 18 years. They have two daughters, Katie and Natalie, who both attend Bryant Public Schools.
This year, Burgess was selected as one of central Arkansas “40 under 40” by Arkansas Business. He is a member of this year’s graduating class of Leadership Greater Little Rock (Class XXVII).
As Vice-Chairman of the Arkansas District Export Council, Burgess encourages local companies to start or expand their export activities. His appointment to this position was made by the US Secretary of Commerce.
In May of 2012, Burgess participated in Trade Winds Asia, an official U.S. Department of Commerce multi-sector trade mission to Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.
For additional information, contact William Burgess at 501-529-0212, email Burgess4Bryant@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com\Burgess4Bryant or Twitter: @Burgess4Bryant
