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Joshua B. Jeffrey: Candidate Profile

Carol Stream library

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: Carol StreamWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Carol Stream libraryAge: 23Family: Candidate did not respond.Occupation: Low voltage Tech/Student Northern IL UniversityEducation: Candidate did not respond.Civic involvement: NoneElected offices held: NoneHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoneCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Library taxesKey Issue 2 Unnecessary spendingKey Issue 3 Candidate did not respond.Questions Answers 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?Running to give a younger perspective on issues concerning the library.If you are an incumbent, describe your main contributions. Tell us of important initiatives you've led. If you are a non-incumbent, tell us what contributions you would make.Candidate did not respond.Do you have a library card? How long have you had it? How often do you use it?yes,few years,once every couple months.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 is not an issue but doing away with parts of the collection that is no longer being circulated.What impact have economic and technological changes had on libraries? How does a library remain relevant? How should its role in the community change?Down sizing, It dosent change it remains a place where people come for information, reading and learning.