Wilson for Western District commissioner

Name; Larry Wilson

Age: 67

Occupation: Western District commissioner, Pettis County; grain hauler; retired farmer

Party: Republican

Qualifications: Western District commissioner for 14 years; knowledge of road and bridge construction.

Issues: Helped create first five-year road plan, aggressive use of federal grants for bridge replacement projects, work on economic development projects to bring new business to Pettis County.

Quote:  Referring to the Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program (BRO),"Local tax dollars go a long ways that way. It's a very good use of tax money to improve bridges. I imagine we are the largest user of BRO funds in the state."