Four eye Western Commissioner spot
Four candidates — Bobby Don Davis, James Evans, Katie Kraxberger, and Gary Wilhite — seeking the seat as Western Commissioner spoke to residents at the recent Richmond News Political Forum.
Each candidate was allowed two minutes for an opening statement.
Davis: “All right, guys, bear with me. I’m not the greatest speaker, but I do have a lot to say. For those who don’t know me, my name is Bobby Don Davis. I’m a fourth-generation Ray County Citizen. The blood of Ray County runs deep in my veins. I am 66 years old. I have been married for 37 years. My wife is named Kim Davis. She is a director of 911 for Ray County. I’m very proud of my wife. In 2022, she won the State Director of the Year Award for the whole state of Missouri. I have two daughters. My oldest daughter, Rachel, graduated college in 2014. She has an ag business degree from Warrensburg. My youngest daughter, Sarah, graduated in 2018 from Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in aerospace; she works for American…