Thomas Matson: Candidate Profile

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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:BioQA Bio City: GenevaWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Kane County board District 11 Age: 52Family: Married 25 years: wife Beth; daughters Morgan, Meredith and MackenzieOccupation: Sales - Communications IndustryEducation: Graduated Geneva High School - Class of 1979Graduated University of Wisconsin @ Madison - Class of 1983 with a B.A. in CommunicationsCivic involvement: Candidate did not respond.Elected offices held: NoneHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoQuestions Answers Why are you running for this office? Is there a particular issue that motivates you, and if so, what is that?To lower taxes for the constituents of District 11. I am a proponent of small business for Kane County District 11.What differentiates you most from your opponents in the race?Born and raised in Geneva, IL. Lived in both Geneva and Batavia. The Matson family has 70 plus years in small business in Kane County.How much of a role should county board members have in the hiring of employees and county department directors and the determination of their salary and duties?100%What is your stance on the pending Longmeadow Parkway project? If you support the project, what must be done to move it toward construction? Is a referendum asking county voters if they support the parkway project appropriate?Need to know how cost effective it would be before making a determination. A survey from local business leaders should be conducted to determine its prospective impact. Yes, a referendum asking the county voters if they support the project would be appropriate.Do you support maintaining a frozen county property tax levy? How long can/should the levy remain frozen? Should the forest preserve district also commit to a frozen property tax levy?Yes. There should be no time limit. Yes.Do you support the full implementation of all the projects envisioned in the Fabyan Parkway/Settlers Hill redevelopment? What is the proper balance between providing passive open space forest preservation and active recreational opportunities?Yes, if the project(s) reduces taxes for the tax payers of Kane County District 11.Finally, is there anything we haven't asked about that you feel we should know?I am a fiscal conservative, pro family, and a small business advocate.