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School board candidate Kenny Gordon addresses Priceville council, emphasizes service and transparency
Summary
Kenny Gordon, introduced at the council meeting, described more than two decades of military and emergency-service experience and said he is running for the local school board to give the community a stronger voice and push for greater transparency in board proceedings.
Kenny Gordon, introduced to the council by the mayor, addressed the City Council as a school board candidate and outlined his background and priorities.
Gordon recounted roughly 21 years of military service and time on the Southwest Border and in search-and-rescue operations, saying public service continued to call him after his military career. He told the council he wanted to be "a voice" for residents and emphasized transparency in board business, suggesting open forums and clearer notice for agenda items. On priorities, Gordon said he would focus on practical solutions for local schools and infrastructure and promised to avoid making promises he could not keep.
Council members thanked Gordon for his service. One council member asked about his first priorities if elected; Gordon said his immediate focus would be on transparency and establishing set times and open forums for citizens to raise issues. Gordon’s remarks were delivered during the public comment/community relations portion of the meeting; he did not request a formal council action during his appearance.
