HINA PATEL: 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: South BarringtonWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: South Barrington Village Board Age: 47Family: Dr. Hemant Patel - Husband Namrata (Nikki) Patel - 19, Sophmore at University of Michigan @ Ann Arbor. Riya Patel - 13 - Daughter Ohm Patel - 11 - SonOccupation: PHYSICIAN (Anesthesiologist)Education: M.D. from Rush Presbyterian St-Luke's Medical Center.Civic involvement: Sherman Health Foundation - Supporter *Kadva Patidar Samaj Organization (Indian Social Organization) - Advisory Committee *Listen to a Dream Foundation for Deaf Mute ChildrenElected offices held: Candidate did not respond.Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I've held many leadership positions over the years including head of the Anesthesiology Department and Vice President of the group at Sherman Hospital. I have played numerous roles successfully as a Mother, Physician, and a community leader.What is your opinion of your community's present level of local sales and property taxes? Is the tax just right, too low or too high? Explain.I believe the local sales tax and property tax is about right as long as We have a balanced budget and the services provided by the Village are sufficient for the residents.Rate the efficiency of your town's police and fire coverage. Are the departments well prepared for the next decade? What, if anything, should be changed? Do you have specific public safety concerns?I believe the Fire Police departments are efficient in providing their services. No, I do not have any specific safety concerns.Where, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?I will have to look into the current budget and attend the meeting regarding budget discussion to be in a better position to share my ideas.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Quarterly Coffee Meeting with the Village Board and residents.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Better representation of the Asian Community.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.Bruce Rauner - Illinois GovernorWhat's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?The value of hard work.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?Spend more time to give back to the community.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Math - Better financial managementIf you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Education will help you later in life.