Two candidates are running for the Ward 2 position on the Groton City Council. Both were given the same questionnaire as the mayor candidates. Eddy Opp declined to complete the survey. Ron Belden's comments are listed below.

• Fiancée  Julie Pigors
• Two sons: Garrett and Greg, and a daughter, Alicia
• Grandchildren  Hunter, Addison and Brantley
• Dog:  Marlie
• Occupation: Outside Sales for Sturdevants Refinish Supply Center
• Church Affiliation: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
 
• In lieu of direct answers to the questions I will give you a brief overview
• These are great questions you are asking the candidates. My response would be Why are the current city officials not asking the citizens of Groton these questions?
• I do have opinions to all of these questions. If elected to the council I don't believe I should be going to the meetings with my opinions. I should be going with the opinions of the citizens of Groton. I think as a city official you need to be out in the public hearing the concerns and opinions of the citizens. Currently I hear citizens talking and don't see anyone listening.
• This is not a bashing of the current city officials I just think it has become a trend and it needs to change.
 
• According to the annual report published in the Groton Independent, the city took in close to $2 million in 2012. What are your experiences or qualifications in running a multimillion dollar business?
• In 2012 my account purchased close to 1.5 million dollars of product from me.

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