Dave Paxton

Council candidate Dave Paxton was born and raised in Benton City and has resided in Waitsburg for nearly three years. He moved here to be closer to the mountains and to spend more time hunting and fishing with his young boys.

Dave and his wife, Rachel, have been married 21 years and have five children. He is 48 years old and holds an AA degree in auto body repair from Columbia Basin College. He has owned and operated Mr. Chips, LLC, doing paint chip repair on automobiles at local car dealerships, for over 10 years.

Paxton says he is an active leader in his local church and has strong family values.

"As a local small business owner, I would like to ensure that taxpayer money is being spent in a way that most benefits and enhances the local community," Paxton said.

"Having witnessed a number of significant events come before the council recently (proposed race track, residential development, Nestle, fairgrounds revitalization), I would like to help the city council address these and future issues on behalf of the Waitsburg citizens."