On Tuesday, August 26th, I respectfully ask for your vote

Today, I am seeking the honor of continuing to serve as your councilman for the next four years. In 2020, I campaigned on the theme of 'Answering Your Call,' pledging to elevate District Two's representation to the same level as other districts in our city. You deserved a city councilman who was accessible, attentive to your concerns, and responsive in a timely manner. To achieve this, I made my personal cell phone number available to everyone, prioritizing communication with all who called, regardless of whether I could ultimately assist them.

I have been very transparent to the citizens of District Two and our city in bringing attention to suspicious expenses and activities within the Russellville Electric Board. You work diligently to provide for your family, and it was unjust to see a local utility board impose an electric rate increase during a pandemic. When the same board voted itself a pay raise immediately after increasing your rates, I publicly expressed my outrage and opposition to these actions.

Our city is currently undertaking a $4 million paving and infrastructure improvement program, the largest in our city's history. District Two is receiving its fair share of these improvements, ensuring that our community benefits from this significant investment.

District Two is now represented on the Russellville Gas Board, Russellville Water and Sewer Board, and will soon have a member on the Russellville City Schools Board of Education, ending years of no representation. Again, you deserve equal representation, and we have made substantial progress toward this goal over the past five years.

My actions as your councilman demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the quality of life in our community. A city council must collaborate as a team to drive progress. As your councilman, I will continue to ensure that District Two remains an integral part of this team.

—Darren Woodruff