Cory Singer: 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: FrankfortWebsite: http://www.corysinger2012.comOffice sought: Will Chief Executive OfficerAge: 40Family: Married, two sons.Occupation: Business development and Growth Planning Consultant - Singer Associates Will County Board Member President - Forest Preserve District of Will CountyEducation: B.S. - Northern Illinois UniversityCivic involvement: Volunteer Cub Scout Leader - Pack 270 Past Chairman - American Red Cross Heroes CampaignElected offices held: Will County Board Member since 2002 President - Forest Preserve District of Will CountyHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: No.Candidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Property Taxes. The current Will County Executive (CEO) proposes a property tax increase every year. Property taxes remain too high, and Will County does not need an increase. Will County has a leadership problem, not a revenue problem.Key Issue 2 Reduce Spending - Refocus Spending In eight years, the current County Executive has not proposed one economic development initiative or requested funding to invest in an expansion economic development programs. Overall spending must be reduced in Will County while redirecting some current spending from underutilized departments toward a targeted effort to build business and infrastructure opportunities in Will County.Key Issue 3 Restoring Faith in Local Government Too many Will County politicians use their office to help friends and family, including County Executive Walsh who recently ensured his son, Larry Walsh Jr., was appointed to the IL House of Representatives. Under Mr. Walsh, jobs within Will County government are available only to those with ties to him or his party. This is the politics of yesterday, and it must come to an end.Questions Answers Why are you running for this office, whether for re-election or election for the first time? Is there a particular issue that motivates you? If so, what?Will County's best days are ahead of us. Given our natural resources, infrastructure and solid workforce, we can succeed. However, the politics and policies of yesterday will not move us forward. In Will County, we must: 1. Reduce property taxes 2. Reduce spending on operations 3. Invest in highway/roadway infrastructure that supports business growth and maintains safe travel. 4. Restore integrity to our local government.If you are an incumbent, describe your main contributions. Tell us of any important initiatives you've led. If you are a challenger, what would you bring to the board and what would your priority be?1. As the Chairman of the Public Works Committee, I passed "Build Will", the largest road construction program in Will County's history. This was the program that improved our roads over the last few years. 2. Year after year, I have opposed County Executive Larry Walsh's property tax increases, and working with a team on the County Board, have stopped many of them.How can the county best manage its growth, growing diversity?By supporting the fundamental principals that allow for a growing and prosperous local economy, such as: 1. Reducing government fees and intrusion into the private sector. 2. Investing in roads and infrastructure. 3. Lowering property taxes. 4. Bringing County services to population centers instead of requiring people to travel to Joliet.What is your stance on county board members' pay? Too high, too low, just right? Would you propose any changes? Do you think county board members should receive pensions? If not, would be willing to pledge not to take one?Will County Board Members should be compensated and are currently paid less than all or most collar county officials.This field intentionally left blank.Candidate did not respond.