Name: Barry Graham

Age: 40

Occupation: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Why did you choose your occupation? What is it about it that you like?

As a CPA, I get to tackle intellectual challenges that blend analytical rigor with real-world impact. I sometimes joke that people don’t choose accounting—accounting chooses them. However, it’s these skills that I use as a councilman to bring financial transparency to residents.

What made you decide you want to be a city councilman?

I ran for city council to address past councils’ lack of vision, which left residents under served. Serving on the Council allows the opportunity to more closely align city priorities with residents’ values.

What is the toughest part of the job?

One of the challenges is spotting ever-changing proposals disgui

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