Council candidate: Debbie Stone

Name: Debbie Stone

Campaign Website: http://debbiestoneforupland.com/

Age: 54

Occupation: Funeral Director

Lived in the city: 36 years

Married: Divorced

Children: One daughter.

Education: Attended Chaffey College and Mt. Sac

Have you ever run for or held elected office before and if so when and what office?: No

Appointed offices, community organizations: Past member of the Upland Police Foundation, current member of Upland Rotary, past president, board member and current member of Upland Rotary. Active member of the Upland Chamber of Commerce.

Why you are running for this office: As a woman with strong leadership skills and having supervised over 200 employees, I know how to ask tough questions and to make difficult decisions to ensure a company's viability. Our city currently faces a $4.5 million plus deficit. As an independent candidate I have the integrity not to succumb to the pressures of the special interest groups that have influenced past decisions in the form of increased pensions and lifetime health benefits. I will do what is in the best interest for the citizens of Upland, not what is best for special interests. It's time for genuine change.