Victor LaPorte: 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:Bio Bio City: ElginWebsite: www.vic4kaneco.comOffice sought: Gail Borden libraryAge: 58Family: Married for 37years. Three children, seven grandchildrenOccupation: Retired/disabled Elevator Tech.Education: Associate of Science Degree, Wm Rainey Harper CollegeCertified Montessor Teacher Ages 0-6, M.E.C.A. Seton Montessori Center.Civic involvement: Co-founder and board member: Buffalo Grove Montessori School Greenbrook Montessori School, Hanover Park. Elgin Area League of Women Voters, Better Government Association, Citizens Utility Board, Kane County 9/12 PatriotsElected offices held: Never held public office. Ran as an Independent for Kane County Board District #19,2010Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: No.Candidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 I will work to improve the Gail Borden Library Board's operations by striving for a greater level of OPENESS, CIVILITY, and RESPONCIBILITY. Key Issue 2 Co-operation and respect must be expected of each board member and employee.. We must all strive to improve ourselves and this great community asset that is the Gail Borden Library. Key Issue 3 Library budgeting and operations must be done with an eye toward maximizing the use of our community's tax contributions and serving as best as possible their needs for self improvement and literary enjoyment.Why are you running for this office, whether for re-election or election the first time? Is there a particular issue that motivates you, and if so, what is it?I am running for this position because I believe I can improve our library with my business skills, maturity, and attitude of servant leadershipDo you have a library card? How long have you had it? How often do you use it?Candidate did not respond.Space is usually an issue at libraries. If that's the case at your library, would your solution be to expand the physical plant or make room by doing away with parts of the collection that technology has made less critical? Explain.Space allocation is always an issue with information technology improvements and the changing mediums of information occurring at a faster and faster pace. With new technology the library must incorporate an education component for our patrons so they may make the best use of these new systems. This education includes both staffing and spacial requirements be considered. Both print and digital media also require storage considerations that will place increasing demands on library space. What impact have economic and technological changes had on libraries? How does a library remain relevant? How should its role in the community change?A well run library is the heart of a community's cultural and educational well-being.