Charles Parker Jr.: 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: AlgonquinWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Algonquin/Lake in the Hills fire protectionAge: 39Family: I was born in Chicago and raised in Algonquin, I graduated from Jacobs High School. I currently work in the area and I help raise a family with my wife,Susan,of 16 yrs. Our Daughter Alyssa attends Jacobs High School and our son Tyler attends Neubert ElemOccupation: Sales ManagerEducation: Embry Riddle UniversityWinona CollegeAviation Maintenance Technician Civic involvement: My community service includes serving on the Community Unit District 300 Attendance Boundary board, Community Unit District 300 Building Committee board, Community Unit District 300 Discipline Committee. I have been a volunteer for the Algonquin Lake in the Hills Soccer Association for the last 10 years. My son and I have also been active in Cub Scouts for the last 5 years. Elected offices held: NoneHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Candidate did not respondKey Issue 2 Candidate did not respondKey Issue 3 Candidate did not respondQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?In choosing a person for the Algonquin Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District Trustee, it is important to be fair, open-minded and accessible to everyone. I have experience in serving on boards and overlooking budgets. As a Trustee member, I can see that we use the taxpayers money wisely and question line items and expense reports. For 7 years I have been in management where I work and also experience in managing budgets and review the bottom line costs. But the best reason to vote for me is that I will work to maintain fiscal responsibility and to serve the individuals whom I call friends and neighbors. 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?As a Trustee member I will freely advise and approve and disapprove of expenditures and annual budgets. I will represent the interests and needs of our fire district citizens. I will work with the other board members to craft standards and appropriate funds to provide for the legitimate needs while respecting everyone's desire to keep taxes low. Finally, if you think I can make our fire district a better place by serving the people of Algonquin Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District as a Fire District Trustee, then vote for me. Talking with your friends and neighbors, what seems to be their biggest fire safety concern? Explain the concern as you see it, and discuss how you think it should be addressed.Candidate did not respondIn these tight economic times, 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?Candidate did not respondWould you support sharing/pooling resources (i.e. printing, vehicles) with other local governments (school districts, village, etc.)? If so, what areas would you consider combining or merging to save money or improve efficiencyCandidate did not respond