Candidate Questionnaire Phase 1 (Staging Review)

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TownVines Candidate Public-Service and Accountability Questionnaire

This is not a test, and you will not receive a grade. Its purpose is to help residents understand why you're seeking office, what you intend to accomplish, and how you'll handle public budgets and contracts. TownVines does not endorse or oppose candidates — every candidate seeking the same office receives the same questions, deadlines, and presentation.This is Phase 1 of the questionnaire, covering your background, your goals for the office, the public budget, and public contracting. You can save your progress and finish later — there's no need to complete it in one sitting.

Part 1: Candidate Background

Candidate Name

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Position Sought

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District or Jurisdiction

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Candidate Photo

A clear, professional headshot for your public profile. JPG, PNG, or WEBP, up to 8MB.

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Previous Elected or Appointed Offices

List any offices you've held. If none, you may leave this blank.

Relevant Professional Experience

Describe the professional experience relevant to this position.

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I have no businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, or other organizations to disclose that are relevant to this position or could create a conflict of interest.

Only check this if it's true. If you have organizations to list, leave this unchecked and use the section below.

Organizations You've Owned, Managed, Advised, Consulted For, or Worked With #1

List any businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, or other organizations relevant to this position or that could reasonably create a conflict of interest. Add one entry per organization; skip this section entirely if the checkbox above applies to you.

Organization Name

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Your Position at the Organization

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Approximate Years Involved

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Connection to the Office You're Seeking

Part 2: Intentions and Understanding of the Position

1. Why do you want this position?

What is your true reason for seeking this office, and what community problem motivated you to run? Aim for about 150 words — this is guidance, not a hard limit.

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2. What does this office have the authority to do?

In your own words, explain: the three most important legal responsibilities of this office; one action this office can take independently; one action requiring approval or cooperation from another governing body; and one promise a candidate for this office should not make because it is outside the office's authority. Aim for about 250 words.

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3. What is the most important problem connected to this office?

Describe the problem and the information, public record, or community feedback showing it needs attention. Aim for about 150 words.

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4. What are your three most important goals? #1

Add one entry per goal (we recommend three). For each, describe: the specific result you want to achieve, the authority this office has to pursue it, the estimated cost, the proposed funding source, the expected completion date, how residents can measure success, and which other officials or agencies must cooperate. Aim for about 150 words per goal.

Specific Result You Want to Achieve

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Authority This Office Has to Pursue It

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Estimated Cost

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Proposed Funding Source

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Expected Completion Date

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How Residents Can Measure Whether It Succeeded

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Other Officials or Agencies Who Must Cooperate

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5. What will you do during your first year?

What specific action will you begin during your first 100 days, and what measurable result should residents expect by the end of your first year? Aim for about 150 words.

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6. What could prevent your plan from succeeding?

Identify the largest financial, legal, political, staffing, or operational obstacle, and what alternative plan you'd use if your original plan couldn't be completed. Aim for about 150 words.

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Candidate Questionnaire Phase 1 (Staging Review)

TownVines Candidate Public-Service and Accountability Questionnaire

Part 1: Candidate Background

Part 2: Intentions and Understanding of the Position

Part 3: Budget and Public Money

Part 4: Public Bidding, Contracts, and Vendors

12. How will you prevent favoritism?

Part 8: Public Accountability Commitment

Candidate Confirmation