Kathy Battistone: 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: Lake VillaWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Lake Villa Village Board (4-year Terms)Age: 49Family: Married, 2 childrenOccupation: HousewifeEducation: Attended John Carroll University, University Heights, OH Graduated from Penn Commercial College, 1985Civic involvement: Candidate did not respond.Elected offices held: Lake Villa Trustee, 2009 - PresentHave 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 Continue marketing Lake Villa to new businesses.Key Issue 2 Continue to maintain a balanced budget.Key Issue 3 Candidate did not respond.Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?Take a practical approach to solve village issues. Prior experience working with village officers.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.We need to continue to make Lake Villa a place where businesses can thrive and operate profitability and continue to grow. Increased sales will increase tax revenue without an increased tax rate.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.Pedestrian crossing signal/cross walk for grand avenue so pedestrians have a safe avenue to utilize our downtown area and beach.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?As a village, we continue to be fiscally responsible. Increased funding for road repairs remains a priority.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Marketing the Lehman Mansion. Showcase the property for corporate functions.