Chase D. Waggoner
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| Chase D. Waggoner | |
 City Councilman - Ward 1 |
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| In office April 10, 2006 – Present |
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| Preceded by | Robert 'Bob' Mitchell |
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| Succeeded by | Incumbent |
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| Born | November 4, 1982 Lebanon, Missouri |
| Religion | Non-Denominational Christian |
Chase Daniel Waggoner (born November 4, 1982) is a politician from the U.S. state of Missouri. He is currently serving as the junior City Councilman - Ward 1 - for the City of Lebanon, Missouri. At 24 years of age, Waggoner is one of the youngest elected officials in the state of Missouri.
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[edit] Early Life & Education
Born and raised in Lebanon, Missouri, Chase Waggoner was educated in the Lebanon public school system. Waggoner, who was Senior Class President, graduated from Lebanon High School in May of 2001. He went on to attend Westminster College (Fulton, MO), playing football for one season as a second-string placekicker before transferring to Missouri State University (Springfield, MO). He graduated from Missouri State in July 2004 with a bachelors degree in History and a minor in International Management. After college, Waggoner worked as an Analyst in the manufacturing industry in Lebanon, MO.
[edit] Political Career
In December 2005, Waggoner filed for the position of (First Ward) City Councilman against three-term incumbent Robert ‘Bob’ Mitchell. On April 4, 2006, Chase Waggoner defeated Mitchell 181 - 159. Waggoner was sworn in on April 10, 2006. Twenty-three years old at the time of his inauguration, he is believed to be the youngest Councilman in city history.
Since his election, Waggoner has been a polarizing force in city politics. An outspoken opponent of the City’s proposed Capital Improvements Tax Extension (and related Aqua Park Project), he was unable to garner council support for a 5-year tax plan to counter the current 10-year plan which he has been quoted as criticizing for having “too many question marks.” Waggoner’s opposition to the tax drew local media coverage and helped him gain both recognition and public support. A strong advocate for citizen input, he devised and sent out a survey to the first ward voters in Fall of 2006, paid for by his personal funds.
Supporters have called for Waggoner to run for Mayor of Lebanon in 2008, however Missouri Statutes require mayoral candidates to be 30 years old and Waggoner, who will be 25, would be too young to seek office.
[edit] Personal Information
Waggoner is of German-American ancestry. He is a devout Non-Denominational Christian and an active member at Phillipsburg Christian Church (Phillipsburg, MO).
He has served in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary since July 24, 2001, holding various positions, including that of Flotilla Commander for two separate units. He has been the officer-in-charge of the Lebanon Detachment since its establishment in 2005.
While at Lebanon High School, he was Senior Class President, Captain of the Quiz Bowl Team, and a member of National Honor Society.
He enjoys playing pinball and has a full-size pinball machine in his home.
Waggoner is single and has lived in downtown Lebanon since December 2004.
[edit] Elections
[edit] City Council - Ward 1 (April 4, 2006)
- Chase D. Waggoner - 53.2%
- Robert 'Bob' Mitchell (inc) - 46.8%
