John F. Robinson: Candidate Profile

Note: Answers provided have not been edited for grammar, misspellings or typos. In some instances, candidate claims that could not be immediately verified have been omitted. Jump to:BioKey IssuesQA Bio City: Des PlainesWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Des Plaines Alderman, Ward 2Age: 64Family: Candidate did not respond.Occupation: Owner of Mr. Windows, a home improvement and remodeling company located in Des Plaines serving the Northwest communityEducation: Candidate did not respond.Civic involvement: Current 2nd Ward AldermanCity of Des Plaines Library Board MemberMember of Des Plaines Chamber of CommerceMember of Mount Prospect Chamber of CommerceElected offices held: AldermanHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: Candidate did not respond.Candidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Improve infrastructure in 2nd WardKey Issue 2 Continued transparency in GovernmentKey Issue 3 Fiscal responsibility to taxpayersQuestions Answers How should Des Plaines use its casino revenues? Name your top three priorities.1) buy down current city debt2) invest in capital project funds/infrastructure3) projects that would alleviate floodingHow should the city approach developing the land surrounding the casino?The city does not own the land around the casino. Private developers should be encouraged to work with the city's economic development director.Should the city address the question of ethics surrounding the casino, as regards public officials?Des Plaines has it's own ethics ordinance, that restricts elected officials from self dealing, abuse of position and conflict of interestWhat should the city do to improve the performance of its failing tax increment financing districts? Do you see the need for any other TIF districts in the city?Do to the economic climate, growth in most tif areas has been strangled. The city is currently courting developers for some of the tif districts. There is no need for any additional Tif districts in the city at this time.What is the most pressing issue for residents in your ward and how would you like to address it?1) Decaying infrastructure within the ward.I am currently working with staff and the engineering department to have streets resurfaced and a sewer rehabilitation project in western part of ward.2) Flooding from the Des Plaines river is a constant issue for all 2nd ward residents. I plan to continue working for water mitigation up stream related to project 37