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Candidate Comparison: Canyon City Commission, Place 4

Last month, The Amarillo Pioneer requested responses from the candidates seeking offices in the May 6th election regarding important issues facing the City.

Over the course of this week and next, The Amarillo Pioneer will be featuring the responses from the candidates. Full responses are available in The Amarillo Pioneer's May 2017 Voter Guide.

Please visit The Amarillo Pioneer's website for more information.

David M. Logan (Incumbent)

What qualifies you to serve on the Canyon City Commission?

"Throughout my life I have always involved myself in professional and community causes that will enhance the opportunities of others. I think many of those positions outside of local government helped prepare me for my service in government."

What would be your top priority if elected?

"I plan on continuing to foster that proactive vision that will assure a safe, affordable, vibrant community for our future generations."

What is the biggest issue facing the City of Canyon and how will you deal with it?

"We must always be competitive in cost, infrastructure and quality of life with our neighboring towns and cities. That growth requires a very forward thinking and proactive attitude in our city leadership that allows us to be ahead in every area while not overly burdening our citizens or partners in growth."

Why are you better prepared than your opponent to tackle the issues facing the City?

"I am proud of the accomplishments that I have participated in and look forward to continuing the momentum we have spent years developing. I want to keep moving ahead with the consistency and stability that are important to Canyon’s growth and livability."

Paul R. Lyons (Challenger)

What qualifies you to serve on the Canyon City Commission?

"At this time in my life I am able to give back to this wonderful community and that is what I would like to do."

What would be your top priority if elected?

"I have a great appreciation for Canyon and believe I will bring lots of knowledge and experience to city government."

What is the biggest issue facing the City of Canyon and how will you deal with it?

"Canyon is a great city and I want it to continue to grow and move forward in the Panhandle. I hope to bring years of business knowledge and my economics background to the city to help it to continue to be a great place to live."

Why are you better prepared than your opponent to tackle the issues facing the City?

"Canyon will continue to grow and we have to be smart that the growth is good for Canyon. Every decision that I make will be in the best interest of Canyon and its citizens."

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