Searfoss, Anderson Seek Leesburg Clerk-Treasurer Position
LEESBURG — Two candidates are seeking the Leesburg Clerk-Treasurer seat in the upcoming election, which will be held Nov. 5. Greg Anderson (R) is running against incumbent Clerk-Treasurer Michael Searfoss (D).
MICHAEL SEARFOSS (D)
Date of Birth: March 17, 1955
A quick summary of your occupation or work history: Retired from Dana Corporation, Syracuse; former financial secretary United Auto Workers Local 1405; former QC inspector at Medtronic.
Why are you running for the position of Leesburg Clerk-Treasurer?
I am currently Leesburg Clerk-Treasurer for the past 6½ years and enjoy working for the people
Name your top concern and what you would like to see done about it: Keeping sewer cost down and searching for revenue to fix Van Buren Street curbs and gutters, while keeping the tax levy down for residents.
Closing Thoughts: Married to Sally. We have four children and nine grandchildren. We enjoy supporting school activities for all of them, traveling and sporting events
GREG ANDERSON (R)
Date of Birth: Feb. 26, 1979
A quick summary of your occupation or work history: I’m the office manager at Floras Auto.
Why are you running for the position of Leesburg Clerk-Treasurer? I’m here to just make an impact in the local community that I live in.
Name your top concern and what you would like to see done about it: To be honest, I don’t have a top concern that I can think of right now. I had a very nice conversation with Doug Jones, who is a current Leesburg council member. I think he has done a lot of great things there. I just really look forward to working with him and the other council members in continuing to make Leesburg a better place to live.
Closing thoughts: I am the middle child of nine, born and raised on a farm here in Leesburg. I’m now married, with a beautiful wife and three kids. As a Republican candidate, I just want to continue to carry on the values that this great nation has been built on.
Other candidates on the ballot who are running unopposed include Christina Archer (R), Douglas Jones (R) and Tom Moore (R).