Charlotte Pruss: 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: Oak BrookWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Oak Brook Village Clerk Age: 70Family: spouse Stanley Pruss son Frank PrussOccupation: Oak Brook Village ClerkEducation: BS U Wisc. MA LoyolaCivic involvement: PTO womens clubElected offices held: village clerkQuestions Answers Some communities have contracted out for certain services, such as snowplowing, to save money. What innovative methods would you proposed to reduce your office's budget? Explain your answer.put as much as possible on the web to reduce FOIAThe state's Freedom of Information Act guidelines emphasize providing citizens open access to government. Name one specific step you would take if elected to increase government transparency in your office?keep old meeting videos, minutes trustee meeting packets on the web to maintain easy access.Do you believe the village clerk should be an elected or appointed position? Please explain your answer.An elected resident identifies better with fellow resident interestsWhat steps would you take as village clerk to improve and increase the flow of information to residents?Maintain an open door policy to answer resident questions.If you are a newcomer, what prompted you to run? If you're an incumbent, list your accomplishments or key initiatives in which you played a leadership role.Got videos of planning and zoning committees on web as well as village board meetings. Got trustee info packets on web 2 working days before meeting.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Get out as many voters to vote as possiblePlease name one current leader who most inspires you.Gopal LalmalaniWhat's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?work hard, be honest follow the rulesIf life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?Candidate did not respond.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Candidate did not respond.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Don't procrastinate