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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: 67Family: Candidate did not respond.Occupation: RetiredEducation: Through MastersCivic involvement: TrusteeElected offices held: Trustee, Police Pension Board,Finance Chairman, Public WorksQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?Having been on the Board for 2 years the board has been effective as we work well together.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.We strive to hold the budget down, thus saving taxes and are sensitive to sales tax so as not to adversely effect business activity.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 think our police are doing a great job and are sensitive to local needs while always taking a positive approach'Where, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?Budgets are always in a state of flux so the trick is to prioritize the essential first and trim when possible.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?We have a lot going on so i'm not aware of anything at this time.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Being able to work together, problem solve and of course making sure we are able to attend meetings which can be long at times.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.Mayor McCombieWhat's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Honesty and responsibilityIf life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?Not sure?What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Math. Perhaps organizing issues and logical approaches to problems is where this might come to the front?If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?The same i have always provided. Be responsible for your decisions and actions.