Rudolf Balek: 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: Rolling MeadowsWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Rolling Meadows Alderman, Ward 7Age: 83Family: I have been married for 61 years to my wife Viola. I have four children and 7 grandchildren.Occupation: RetiredEducation: Attended Depaul University for 2 years.Civic involvement: I have been a Rolling Meadows resident for 52 years. I have been the past chairman of the board of police and fire commission. I served on the zoning board of appeals, and economic development committee/ code ordinance review committee/ vehicle replacement committee. I also served as city welfare officer, and I was the past president of the Rolling Meadows Little League Baseball. Lastly I was the Liaison officer for the Rolling Meadows Library. I am currently a member of the American Legion Post number 0690.Elected offices held: Alderman for 18 years. 12 years from 1994-2006. 6 years 1958-1964.Have 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 My number 1 campaign issue is lowering the property tax and fees imposed upon the citizens of Rolling Meadows.Key Issue 2 My number 2 campaign issue is to continue my caring approach to dealing with the residents of the seventh ward.Key Issue 3 Candidate did not respond.Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?The many years of experience that I have and my love for Rolling Meadows.Given the delicate balance between the need for revenue and over-taxing local businesses, what is your opinion of your community's present level of local sales taxes? Is the tax just right, too low or too high? Explain.I feel the need at this time to study this further.Talking with your friends and neighbors, what seems to be their biggest public safety concern? Explain the concern as you see it, and discuss how you think it should be addressed.I feel the need at this time to study this question further.In these tight economic times, municipal budgets have to be prioritized. Where, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?I would have to study this question further if/when elected.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?I feel the need at this time to study this further.