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Walter Burgess, Small-Business Owner and Civic Leader Announces His Candidacy for Bryant City Council
“Together, we can make Bryant the best place in Arkansas to call home.”
Small-business owner Walter Burgess announced today his candidacy for Bryant City Council, Ward 2, Seat 2. Burgess, a longtime Bryant resident, is the co-owner and Co-CEO Power Technology, Inc. in Alexander. Over the last nine years, he has served on the Bryant Planning Commission as Vice-Chairman and Commissioner.
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“As a longtime planning commissioner and former Vice-Chairman, I have seen the best Bryant has to offer. I also see the challenges our city has in front of us. We are at a crossroads. Local taxes, city infrastructure and city budgets are significant challenges that our city faces. I am not a politician, but I have worked with state and local governments for decades. As a result of this experience, I see solutions differently and know how to tackle big issues by bringing innovative solutions to large problems. Even now, I am better equipping myself for public service by pursuing a certification in Economic Development,” said Burgess.
A year ago, Walter completed Leadership Saline County where ongoing community service was a focus. He previously completed the state-wide Leadership Arkansas program through the State Chamber of Commerce. Both programs focus on making participants aware of their community, develop leadership skills and equip participants to make positive change as leaders.
“I am taking this opportunity to ask Ward 2 citizens for your vote and your support,” said Burgess.
Learn more about Walter Burgess and his campaign by visiting his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BurgessForBryant/.
About Walter Burgess:
Walter Burgess, a Bryant resident for 26 years and Central Arkansas native, is passionate about public service. Appointed by the Governor, he helps create innovation as Chairman of the Arkansas Science & Technology Board. In this role he helps administer approximately $4.5 million annually to support entrepreneurs, small businesses growth and job creation.
As a Planning Commission and a former candidate for House of Representatives, District 81 Walter has gotten to know Bryant residents by walking neighborhoods, knocking on doors and meeting with thousands of residents.
Walter is a past member of Arkansas Business Publishing Groups ’40 Under 40’ class. At Power Technology, he was part of a team that received the 2008 Arkansas Business of the Year Award as well as the 2010 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Global Trade and the US President’s “E” Award for Exports.
Burgess is the former Chairman of the Arkansas STEM Coalition, has served as a board member of Little Rock’s Museum of Discovery and is a current member of Accelerate Arkansas. He served on the Dean’s Advisory Boards at both the University of Central Arkansas’ College of Math & Science and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) College of Science. At an industry level, Burgess serves on the Editorial Board of Advisors for two leading publications – Laser Focus World and Photonics Spectra magazine.
During his free time Burgess enjoys deer hunting and skeet shooting. He attended both the University of Central Arkansas and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. His wife Karen is a Registered nurse at Arkansas Heart Hospital Encore. Together, they have three adult children and a daughter-in-law. Their youngest son is currently in Army Basic training at Fort Sill, OK.
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