Michael Braun: 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: AddisonWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: DuPage Forest Preserve District 1Age: 58Family: Married, 2-children, 1-grandchildOccupation: Maintenance MechanicEducation: Triton College HVAC CertificateCivic involvement: Addison Township Democratic Org. Supporter of Aspire Former Little League Coach Board MemberElected offices held: Addison Township Democratic Precinct Committeeman 42 (Chairman) Former UAW Union Steward Council ChairHave 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 Aquiring more open landKey Issue 2 Making sure tax dollars are used wiselyKey Issue 3 A Transparent governmentQuestions Answers Do you support continuing the effort to acquire County Lakes Golf Club in Naperville? Why or why not?Need to further researchShould the district be in the golf course business' If so, please explain the benefit. If not, please detail why. Should the district consider selling any of its holdings'I have mixed personal feelings about the golf course issue. I would have to poll my constitutence and abide by what they want. The district should not be selling any of its holdings, all open land should remain as such and any other holdings not being used as intended should be converted back to open land or natural use.Comment on the forest preserve's current land acquisition policy: Too aggressive? Too passive? Just right?Need to further research.