Michael Wencel: 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 Board Age: 44Family: Wife Ania 3 Kids - Konrad 7, Sienna 5 and Marcel 2Occupation: COmmercial Real Estate BrokerEducation: Eastern Illinois Finance DePaul University, School of BusinessCivic involvement: Board of Governers Ginger Creek Kiwanis Club School Involvement Food Drives Zoning Board of Appeals Neighborhood Groups and community organizationsElected offices held: Ginger Creek Board of GovernersQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?Young, energetic and wiling to work with whomever is elected into office. When I become part of something great and have a duty, I roll up my sleeves and take the most responsible streamlined approach to meet the objectives.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.Candidate did not respond.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?The Village of Oak Brook police and fire departments are well suited for any circumstance which should arise. We are heavy on the personnel, but it is better to have them when we need them.Where, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?Marketing dollars taken from the Hotel Tax.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Get the residents to come together. The homes and lots are so big, there is a great distance between ones homes. Because we can't change this, we need to develop programs connecting the residents closer. One idea I developed is "The Summer 7". Polo is a great thing, but our interests don't support 7 Polo matches in the summer. I will develop 7 unique events located on the sports core specifically to connect residents, families and our businesses. This idea will be well thought through taking into account, traffic, safety, concessions and rain outs.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?The pensions are high on my radar. It seems as if many board members are pushing this off and not taking it on directly. This is an issue which we need to have an actuary evaluate and to look down the road to see how big this issue is.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.Bruce Rauner. Hard work and smart business will help you to succeed.What's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Do the right thing for your family and your community. Always finish what you have started.If 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?Writing and critical thinking. I believe that it is a true talent to be able to structure your thoughts in a compelling way.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Hard work will always pay off. Take your time and don't get frustrated with failure.