Janice "Jan" Pink: 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: MettawaWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Mettawa Village Board Age: 73Family: Husband Ron Children 2 Grandchildren 4Occupation: Candidate did not respond.Education: BS Marketing (with honors) Indiana University Citizens Police AcademyCivic involvement: Chair: Safety and Security Commission, Village of Mettawa -- 2 years Chair: Charity Event, Lathrop Boys Girls Club -- 8 years Church Volunteer: Eucharistic Minister Minister of CareElected offices held: Trustee (Appointed to fill a vacancy.)Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?My community involvement and expertise in the area of safety and security. I respect our village's history and rural character, and will respect the opinions of all our residents.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.Not applicable.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?We have been well-covered by the Libertyville Fire Department, the Lincolnshire Fire Department and the Lake County Sheriff. My goal would be to insure that our protection is equal to or greater than neighboring municipalities.Where, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?Regarding our budget, I believe our Board has well met its fiduciary responsibility to the community. I would encourage continued rigorous oversight and the competitive bidding process.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Improve the lifestyle image of our community and create an Emergency Management Plan for our village. We are a horse community, and we need to protect the safety not only of our residents, but also our animals.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Continue to strengthen village unity. For example, with the possible construction of a village hall, we will require the input of all residents on such issues as financial feasibility, design, location and community use.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.Malala Yousafzai. She is gentle, but powerful in her leadership for education.What's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Be honest.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?Furthering my education.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Marketing. I learned to become goal-oriented and to create programs to achieve my goals.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Be honest and and ethical and never accept failure.