Tony Pinks is one of 10 candidates for Bluffton council on Nov. 7. The Icon's interview with him follows. To read interviews with each of the candidates click here.

• Tony Pinks, 138 Riley Street

Why are you seeking a seat on the council and why should someone vote for you?
To help restore the image of the town government. If you vote for me, I promise to work for the tax payers – not against them

What are the major issues facing Bluffton in the next 4 years?
The outrageous water charges. I feel we are putting a huge burden on a majority of our taxpayers.

If you were to grade the current council based upon an A, B, C, D or F grading system, what grade would you give it?
I would give them a C, they aren’t failing, but could use some improvements.

How should the village resolve the Shannon Cemetery issue?
The Shannon Cemetery does not affect me in any way. But I will say that we should at least memorialize it for the good of the bodies that were buried there.

Within the past 12 months the village administrator was fired and the village fiscal officer resigned. Is there a communication problem in the town hall, or were these isolated incidents?
I don’t think one bit that these were isolated incidents. There may be serious problems with some individual egos within our government. It needs corrected immediately.

Feel free to address any other subject here that you’d like to provide to voters:
I just feel our Council needs to get along and vote for what’s best for our great community and not be swayed one way or the other because of the votes in the seats of Council.

Are there issues that you disagree with that the current council passed?
“The candidate did not provide a response to this question."          

How would you make your voting decisions as a council member?
“The candidate did not provide a response to this question."