Jo Krieger: 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: St. CharlesWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: St. Charles City Council Ward 4 (4-year Term)Age: Candidate did not respond.Family: Sister, BrothersOccupation: Insurance AgentEducation: Insurance licenseCivic involvement: Americann Heart Association Volunteer Delnor/Cadence HospitalElected offices held: City council 1993 - 2013Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Maintaiin financial stability which is a constant challenge in this economyKey Issue 2 Lack of progress on the 1st street re-development and downtoown revitalizationKey Issue 3 Maintain quality of life, public health and safety while carefully examining any proposed new developmentsQuestions Answers Under what circumstances, if any, should financial incentives, including TIF districts, be used to lure residential and commercial development to the city?Only if it is a project that will benefit the entire city and its residentsWhat is the future of Charlestowne Mall as you see it? Would you support the use of eminent domain by the city to gain control of the property?I would not support eminent domain. I would encourage new ownership, updating and additional storesAre you comfortable with the mix of taverns and the conduct of their patrons in downtown St. Charles?No! We need to start closing repeat offenders, increase fees for violations and the cost of the liquor licenseWhat aspects must a redevelopment of the old St. Charles Mall property include? Would you support any level of residential development on that property?I would like to see a retail mix around a big box store. Maybe, senior restricted housing,no tall buildingsTalking 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.Traffic, speeding and vandalisum Would like to see neighborhood police patrols so when you see a police car in your neighborhood you don't automaticallly think something is wrong.