Meet Gary Eatherton, board of director candidate for Montgomery County Health Department

Name: Gary Eatherton

Age: 73

Hometown: Montgomery City

Occupation: Retired high school science teacher

Position sought: Montgomery County Health Department board of directors

Previous political experience: 12 years on health department board, 6 years on Montgomery County Senior Board

Why are you running and why should people vote for you?

I believe my experience with education and the Senior Center gives me a broad background to help approach the needs of our community through the Health Department.

What are your goals if elected?

To continue the improvements to our staff and our facility so we may be better able to serve our community.

What issues are most pressing for your constituency?

Medical assistance at the Health Department, and through our Home Health Care. We have a special need to address health issues for our youth and elderly population. Maintenance of our vaccination program availability is extremely important.