bransonglobe.com LOCAL Staff Reports BRANSON, Mo – Incoming Aldermen Jeff Seay (Ward II) and Jamie Whiteis (Ward III) were sworn into office along with incumbent Aldermen Bill Skains June 9, at the regularly scheduled Board of Aldermen meeting. Representing Ward II, Jeff Seay is currently the Division Manager at Branson Security & Fire where he was the owner through August 2018. Alderman Seay is originally from Upland, California where he graduated from Upland High School and attended Chaffey College before moving to Branson in 1989. well as the Branson Lakes Area Chamber & CVB Board. Seay has a daughter, Shelby, and a son, Austin, who is currently in the U.S. Army. Elected to the Board of Alderman to represent Ward III, Jamie has previously worked for at Shepherd of the Hills, City of Branson Parks Department, and Shoji Tabuchi Theatre. Whiteis has served on the Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Policy and Procedures council, the Table Rock Village Board of Trustees, the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks Board of Directors, the City of Branson Comprehensive Steering Committee/Branson Community Plan 2030, and the Branson Lakes Area Chamber/ CVB Board. Whiteis and his wife Kristi have lived in the Branson area since their marriage in 1990. Ward III Alderman Jamie Whiteis (Submitted Branson Globe) Whiteis is currently the General Manager of Tanger Outlets – Branson location. Whiteis was born in Branson Ward II Alderman Jeff Seay is sworn in by Branson City Clerk Lisa Wesfall. (Submitted to Branson Globe) Seay has served on the Citizens for Public Safety Committee as at Skaggs Hospital. His family relocated to Ash Grove, Missouri where his parents were schoolteachers. He graduated from Ash Grove High School and attended College of the Ozarks receiving his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration. Whiteis is sworn in by Branson City Clerk Lisa Wesfall. to They raised two boys through the Branson school system, with both graduating from College of the Ozarks. Acting Board President Bob Simmons and Mayor Edd Akers recognized and thanked outgoing Aldermen Rick Castillon (Ward II) and Brian Clonts (Ward III) for their service to the City. “These jobs…if you see any of these committees they serve on… it’s not easy to put in that kind of time and donate it to community service and we really appreciate it,” said Alderman Simmons. Alderman Castillon served 2016 to 2020. Alderman Clonts served from 2018 to 2020. from June 12-13, 2020 • 3 Branson aldermen sworn in to office Pets of the Week Tri-Lakes Humane Society, Reeds Spring Call (417) 272-8113 or visit www.tri-lakeshumanesoc.org MERYL: “I am a gorgeous girl, just like my movie star namesake, Meryl Streep. The nice people here found me and my four kittens, and they’ve taken good care of us. Now that the kittens are weaned, I need a forever home. Take me home and make me your little movie star!” LINDA: “Hi! I’m a 4 year old Terrier mix, who had some bad luck when my owner left me with a friend and didn’t return. And look at me: I’m a sweetheart! I’m housetrained, good on a leash, and I love to play. I get along fine with other dogs, but don’t ask to share my food! Make me your loving best friend!”
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