Ken Christy: 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: AuroraWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Aurora Township Clerk (4-year Term)Age: Candidate did not respond.Family: Married to Bonnie 3Daughters 4 Grand chilrenOccupation: President Illinios State Association Of Letter CarriersEducation: Attended Triton College U Of IlliniosCivic involvement: Present President Aurora Postal Credit Union Former boys baseball coach Taught Sunday school for many years Sat on church council Chairman EAP Committee- Central Illinois District for 10 yrs. - dealing with Individuals personal problemsElected offices held: Local Auorora Letter Carrier President for 25 years - representing Aurora, Montgomery, Yorkville Plano State Letter Carrier officer for 20 years - last six years as their President. Due to federal law call the hatch act - could not hold public office while employed by the Postal ServiceHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: No - NeverCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Open and timely communication with town- ship residents and board memebers.Key Issue 2 to expand the roll of the clerk to be more involved in the many townshiip issues that need attention.Key Issue 3 to serve the Board as a true partner to all township citizens and programsQuestions Answers Name the three most important goals or objectives this board should tackle in the coming term. Prioritize them, and briefly discuss why you believe each to be critical, and how the board should go about addressing them.to me, the number 1 issue the board should be - is transparant. 2. problems should be addressed in a timely fashion and solved a.s.a.p. 3. timely communication with the township residents, via whatever means necessary to get the job done. in summary these 3 issues are all connected to a unified board working together to solve situations that may occur, with aggreement that best serves the citizens of the Aurora townshipIn the 21st Century, with municipalities gobbling up vacant land, why are townships needed? Should they be serving a new role? If so, what?townships should help in coordination with other agencies to provide non-duplication of services abd be a source of dedication of services that the township provides, such as senior services, youth services and in partnership with local and state officesWhat should be the primary responsibility of township government?to aid the township citizens with any problems that occur that may have impacted their lives and they need additional assistance with.In these hard economic times, can you identify some township expenses/programs that could be trimmed or eliminated to reduce the tax burden?because this is a new position to me - I need to explore all questions, problems and remidies in conjuction with the board for the proper resoulition and for a permanent resoulition that works for everyone.What specific background or experience do you bring that makes you the best qualified candidate to serve as an elected official in the township?My experience before the postal service was running a multi-million dollar business. Since being with the post office I rose to the position of local president responsible for a budget and organizational skills to make my branch successful. One of the main aspects of my Union involvement was in the area of charitable works-being recoginzed nationwide. this continued into my State Presidency. I believe in Leadership.