Terry Jacoy

Terry Jacoy has been repeatedly recognized for his service over his 40 years living in Waitsburg. Jacoy farmed, worked for Brea Ag., and then was office manager for The McGregor Company until his 2010 retirement.

He joined the Lions shortly after moving to Waitsburg in 1977 and received the prestigious Melvin Jones service award in 2014. He helped with the Days of Real sport for 30 years, was treasurer from 1985-2010, and was honored as the final DRS parade marshal.

Jacoy served on the Waitsburg School Board for more than two decades and is a former Commercial Club Citizen of the Year. He currently serves on the Fairgrounds Revitalization Committee.

Jacoy feels his many years of community service and volunteerism, combined with his history in the community, make him a good candidate.

"Many people who are newer to the community don't realize all the projects that were accomplished by volunteers," he said. "It's important to remember what the community used to be. That may not be ideal for today's environment, but an awareness of the past holds value."

He decided to run because, with Karl Newell's impending exit, there will no longer be council representation for senior citizens. He feels that the city must become more welcoming to new businesses and stressed the importance of fiscal responsibility.

"When you retire, you become very conscious of the money you have and how the city spends the money they collect. It's important that we allocate those funds in the most efficient way," he said.