Lee

Simpkins

Personal
Information:
Date of Birth: March 6, 1951,

Radford Community Hospital

for Radford City

Council

Spouse: Beverly C. Simpkins

Children: Ramie Woods and Ryan Simpkins
Son-in-law: Tony Woods
Grandson: Draven Woods

Religion: Baptist
Membership and Affiliation: Former Member,
Legislative Committee, Virginia Fire Service
Council, Current Board Member, New River
Community Action

Dont forget to vote:

May 03, 2016

R. Lee Simpkins
for

Radford City Council

chiefsoasis@gmail.com
Phone: 540-320-7644

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Robert Lee Simpkins

I served the Radford Fire
Department for 41 years
as a career fire fighter
and began my association with the Radford Fire
Department as a volunteer.
I was born and
raised in Radford and
have a deep loyalty and
dedication to the city I
have called home my entire life. I graduated from
Radford High School in
1970 and went to New
River Community College
earning an Associates
degree in Business Management in 1972.

I am committed to a city where young families

Enhance Citizen Involvement:

will come to have their children experience a

I would like to see citizen comments placed

quality education and where they will remain as

on the council agenda prior to any official

they move towards retirement. I believe that a

city business and action so that citizen in-

well-functioning city has something of value for

put can play a role in the decision process

everyone not matter where they are in their life.

and voting by city leaders.

Education:

Economic Development:

On the Issues:

As a father and grandfather, I am committed to

I want my term on City Council to be fo-

preserving the high quality education that Rad-

cused on a renewed push for economic de-

ford City Schools in known for. I applaud Rad-

velopment. Having a variety of thriving busi-

ford City Schools for making the commitment

nesses helps disburse the tax burden and

that every senior can graduate from high school.

lessens the pressure on residents to fill the

Having an high school diploma is an important

gap.

step in being successful as a young adult.

The Elderly and Aging:

I realize that it is often challenging to make ends
meet on a fixed income. I am dedicated to maintaining a low tax rate so that those who have
worked hard can remain self-sufficient in retirement.

Expanding our reach:

I believe that it is important to reach out to
and develop positive working relationships
with state and federal elected officials.
Having our local government and local
elected officials partner with those on the
state and federal level to access the resources is necessary to reinvigorate Rad-

fords economy.
What issues are important to you? Let Lee know.
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