The Peru Gazette

The Peru Gazette posed six questions to each of the four candidates for the Peru Town Board. Here are Dwane Bast’s responses.

Summarize your educational background, primary employment, a little about your family and your past community involvement.

In 1982 I graduated from Peru Central School then continued my education at R.I.T. My wife and I own Adirondack Coffee Roasters, which started in Peru in 2007. Due to the need to expand our business we moved to Plattsburgh in 2013. I have been an active member of the Peru Knights of Columbus since 2007. I have been active with the Peru music boosters and also the soup kitchen. Every year I help with the Applefest, Peru walk of faith, and the Peru wrestling boosters.

How will your background and/or successes assist you as a town council member?

I believe that being my a business owner has given me the skills to work well with others, plan and follow a budget, time management and the ability to multitask.

What town issues concern you the most?

My first concern is that some of our town council have taken large amounts of time off at tax payers’ expense. The second is that we budget for only one year at a time and do not look consider a longer term approach.

How would you address these issues?

I will work hard for my pay and be available. If something took me away, I would find a way to pay back the town for time I was absent. I would also try to bring five and ten year plan to our town.

Why should a person vote for you?

I am hard working and care about our town. I believe that with some hard work, we can be one of the best towns in New York.

What party lines will your name appear on?

Republican and Reform Party lines.