Dennis Greco: 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: Oakbrook TerraceWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Oakbrook Terrace Clerk (4-year Term)Age: 44Family: Candidate did not respond.Occupation: SalesEducation: High School,Some collage,U.S.ArmyCivic involvement: Past President Oakbrook Terrace Lions Club, Vice President and founding member of the Oakbrook Terrace Historical SocietyElected offices held: Candidate did not respond.Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: noCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 I am simply looking to play a greater role in our great City.Key Issue 2 Candidate did not respond.Key Issue 3 Candidate did not respond.Questions Answers Some communities have contracted out for certain services, such as snowplowing, to save money. What innovative methods would you propose to reduce your office's budget? Explain your answer.All I have to say is that sometimes it is not just about saving money or cutting budgets. Service to our community is number one in my book. Instead of offering ideas to reduce budget I will say that I will be working on ideas to continue to bring new business to Oakbrook Terrace as well as awareness to the public on what our great city has to offer.The state's revised Freedom of Information Act guidelines renewed focus on open government. Name one specific step you would take if elected to increase government transparency in your office.I would work on posting more information on our website about what's happening and update it more often.Do you believe the village clerk should be an elected or appointed position? Please explain your answer.Elected is always better for AmericaWhat steps would you take as village clerk to improve and increase the flow of information to residents?I will be available and willing to meet with and talk to anyone anytime.If you are a newcomer, what prompted you to run for village clerk? If you're an incumbent, list your accomplishments or key initiatives in which you played a leadership role.I am just looking to do more for my City. And Learn the things I don't know.