Kathleen Curtis: 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: Maple ParkWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Maple Park President (4-year Term)Age: 48Family: Married, no childrenOccupation: Accounting/Finance ManagerEducation: Bachelor of Art in Individual Studies (Management Accounting)Civic involvement: NAElected offices held: Village of Maple Park Village Trustee 2005-2009 Village President 2009-2013Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NOCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Maple Park needs a strategic vision in order to be a viable and sustainable communityKey Issue 2 NAKey Issue 3 NAQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I believe in Maple Park, respect the residents and care about the community that we share. I strive to work collaboratively on the issues that our community faces.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.NATalking 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.NAIn 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?NAWhat's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?In 2012, Maple Park implemented a TIF district. To date, we have not had activity within the district.