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Michael Hunt is a candidate for Amarillo Mayor, retired educator, and the owner of Michael's BBQ Shack Catering Company. Prior to launching his own company, Hunt served as a program coordinator for Amarillo Independent School District and as a GED teacher with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Hunt is a first-time political candidate, but is no stranger to the world of campaigns, having played a role in electing Republicans to key offices in the Texas Panhandle in the 1990s, including the successful defeat of Democrat U.S. Rep. Bill Sarpalius in 1994. In today's episode, Hunt calls in to discuss his plans for Amarillo, how he plans to use his business experience to better Amarillo, and his thoughts on key issues like single-member districts, and more.