City Election 2008 Candidate Profile Series: Jim Hull

As part of inmaricopa.com’s in-depth city election coverage we will be running candidate profiles each week in no particular order between now and the primary election in March. This is the first in a series.

Name: Jim Hull
Office Desired: Mayor
Family: Separated, married 25 years; two children, four grandchildren.
Why you moved to Maricopa: The first day I came to Maricopa, I felt connected. I recognized that I could live in a more sustainable manner; I found a family of experiences and insights of individuals and the potential for being a community that resonated with my mantra – life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness – it was an inspiration for care and healing; looking at the beautiful night sky; hearing the sound of crickets; sleeping with my windows open at night; my house unlocked. Wow!
Neighborhood: Province
How long in Maricopa: One year, five months
Prior political office(s): Precinct Committee Chairperson
Community service: (1) Precinct Committeeperson (2) Career Counselor, State Detention Center; (3) Certified EMT and paramedic; (4) First aid and CPR instructor for the American Red Cross; (5) training director for two volunteer fire companies; (6) instructor, training and qualifying personnel for Indiana State Firefighter Certification; (7) Volunteer for Highway Cleanup Program; (8) Governor’s Task Force on Education; (9) Facilitated setup for annual Community Festival
Occupation: Retired (active adult)
Personal vision statement: If there is one thing I have learned, it is that there is always something more to learn. Lifelong learning has been a core central value of mine for decades. I want to continue to inspire others to discover and nurture their unique giftedness and let me share their “Aha” moments.
Where to learn more: www.hullmaricopamayor.com.

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