Michael Cannon: 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: Rolling MeadowsWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Rolling Meadows City Council Ward 1 Age: 63Family: Wife Sally, son-Mick-25 daughter-Katie-22 daughter-Kelly-20Occupation: RetiredEducation: BA from St. Mary's University Winona, MinnesotaCivic involvement: Past coach of 29 soccer, baseball or softball teams. Past president of Fremd Music Association( A parent support group) Active member of R.M. Crimestoppers Volunteer at Holy Family-InvernessElected offices held: Alderman 1st Ward Rolling MeadowsQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I am the only one running because I have done a good job for the last 4 years.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.Everyone would enjoy lower taxes, especially real estate taxes, but it is not possible to lower because of municipal employee compensation and union contractsRate 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?Very good. I would like to see our Station 15 rebuilt in a better location.Where, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?We need more money for street reconstruction, our roads are in poor condition.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Consider consolidation of units of government.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?To run an efficient cityPlease name one current leader who most inspires you.Pope FrancisWhat's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Hard work brings rewards in life.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?Take better care of my healthWhat was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Marketing. Made me think of others and how to communicate.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Work hard, respect others