In the upcoming November 5 General Election, two contenders are vying for the Missouri state representative District 53 seat: incumbent Republican Terry Thompson and Democrat Beth Grubb. Both candidates responded to a questionnaire from the Excelsior Springs Standard, providing detailed insights into their proposed plans and initiatives if elected. Grubb has been married for 47 years to a retired public school teacher and has two adult children. Their son is on active duty in the U.S. Navy and their daughter is a speech therapist. Grubb retired three years ago from work as a health economist. She has lived in Odessa for over 30 years. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Missouri. Additionally, she holds a Ph.D. in public policy analysis and health services research from St. Louis University. Grubb’s career has included working as a registered dietitian and nutritionist…