Drew Spurgers (Conway City Council Ward 2 Position 1, Arkansas, candidate 2024)

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Drew Spurgers

Independent

Candidate, Conway City Council Ward 2 Position 1

Elections and appointments

Last election

December 3, 2024

Education

High school

Conway High School

Bachelor's

University of Central Arkansas, 2011

Graduate

University of Central Arkansas, 2017

Personal

Birthplace

Minot, ND

Profession

Businessman

Contact

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Drew Spurgers (independent) ran for election to the Conway City Council Ward 2 Position 1 in Arkansas. He was on the ballot in the general runoff election on December 3, 2024.

Spurgers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Drew Spurgers provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 15, 2024:

• Birth date: March 9, 1990
• Birth place: Minot, North Dakota
• High school: Conway High School
• Bachelor's: University of Central Arkansas, 2011
• Graduate: University of Central Arkansas, 2017
• Gender: Male
• Profession: Businessman
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: A Next Generation Leader for Conway.
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Elections

General runoff election

General runoff election for Conway City Council Ward 2 Position 1

Drew Spurgers and Mark Vaught ran in the general runoff election for Conway City Council Ward 2 Position 1 on December 3, 2024.

		Candidate
		Drew Spurgers (Independent)
		Mark Vaught (Independent)

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General election

General election for Conway City Council Ward 2 Position 1

Floyd Balentine, Drew Spurgers, and Mark Vaught ran in the general election for Conway City Council Ward 2 Position 1 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Floyd Balentine (Independent)
		Drew Spurgers (Independent)
		Mark Vaught (Independent)

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Drew Spurgers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Spurgers' responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm an entrepreneur and long-time Conway resident. I've built & sold multiple businesses in our community, and have been active through non-profit board service for many years. I'm also the current vice chair of the Conway Planning Commission, so have experience "getting my hands dirty" with city government.

I graduated from Conway High, and graduated from UCA with a BBA in marketing and a masters in business administration.

After selling my marketing agency (Kanga Studio) in 2022, I became a full-time business coach, working with leadership teams to implement the Entrepreneurial Operating System.

I believe Conway's future is bright and our best days are ahead of us. I'm ready to bring some younger energy to the city council, so I can learn from our long-time representatives and provide a thread of continuity as a generational shift takes place in the coming years. It's time for my generation to step up and get involved!

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Continue to focus on economic development. Conway is the fastest growing city in Arkansas two years in a row. That didn't happen by accident! We must continue working to build a place where people want to live, work, and play. Working to attract business and industry to Conway will continue to help grow our economy and benefit Conway residents.
• A Next Generation Leader. I have nothing but love & respect for our City Council. I've been the beneficiary of visionary leadership over the last 20 years. It's time for my generation to step up! The average age in Conway is between 32 and 34. The average age on our council is in the 60's. I want to get involved now to learn from these seasoned leaders, while providing fresh energy & a fresh voice.
• Focus on affordable housing & infrastructure. While we continue to grow as a city, we have to pay attention to a few important policy issues. First, we have to update our zoning code to allow for diversity in developments and multi-use zoning for higher density. We must also continue to invest in trails and repair our streets and sidewalks.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Zoning code, economic development, policing, entrepreneurship, and affordable housing

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Change is made at the local level. Your City Council and Quorum Court representatives make decisions that affect what you see when you look at your window.
City Council is unique because aldermen represent a fairly small percentage of the population - they may be some of the only political offices you can pick up the phone and talk to easily.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Transparency and character. It's most important that elected officials work to represent the interests of their constituents.
Elected officials should be honest and should be completely transparent with citizens.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I care about people. I pay attention to details. And I bring entrepreneur energy to most things I do. I don't easily accept "no" for an answer. I get my hands dirty and figure out how to get the work done!

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To listen to citizens, advocate for the best for the city, and steward our city resources well.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to make a positive impact on everyone I meet.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I vividly remember 9/11. I was in 6th grade at Carl Stuart in Mrs. Muyers class. I was 11 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked at Vanness, Inc in Little Rock one summer. It was a fun way to start working, and I learned a lot in the summer I was there!

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Required? No. Beneficial, certainly! My experience with the planning commission prepares me for a lot of work the council does.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Attention to detail, compassion for citizens, and vision for the future.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

100% open books, easily accessible to citizens. Taxpayers have a right to know where their money is going.

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