Ward IV
 Thomas Haynes
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788-6083
Elected in April 2009
Thomas Haynes, a native of Alabama and 11-year resident of Derby, has shown a true passion for his community. Prior to being elected to the City Council in April 2009, Haynes served on the Planning Commission and the Ordinance Review Advisory Board.
Haynes has 28 years of experience in aviation and aviation management. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and an MBA. He also serves as an adjunct instructor for National American University (NAU), The University of Phoenix, and Baker University.
Haynes believes that “the government should be here to serve the people.” His favorite issues include community leadership, building a solid community infrastructure, maintaining Derby as a “community of choice” to raise a family, and maintaining a balance between residential and commercial growth.
Haynes is a member of VFW Men’s Auxiliary Post 7253, American Legion Post 408 and the Marine Corp Association.
He is married to Ronna, and has three stepsons: Skyler, Blake and Colton.
Mark Staats
788-9056
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Serving since April 2007
Re-elected in April 2011
Staats has lived in Derby since 1979, and is 1983 graduate of Derby High School. He has a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice from Friends University.
During his tenure with the Derby Police Department, Staats started the D.A.R.E. program (1990), worked as a detective and retired from the police department as a patrol sergeant. He was also responsible for the Reserve Officer Program and served as president of the Fraternal Order of Police.
Staats is the owner of Mark it Advantage, a promotional products, specialty item and screen printing company. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Derby Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Derby Rotary Club.
When asked about his government philosophy, Staats says he feels city government is the purist form of government because citizens have direct contact with elected officials. Also, quality of life issues, such as enhancing parks and recreation, are important in continuing to make Derby a great place to live.
Staats’ favorite issues include business development, since many Derby citizens would like to see a wider variety of business in our community. He also enjoys working with public safety issues.
Staats is married to Echo and has an eight year old son, Mason, and stepson, Drew.
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