Agnes Tomasian: 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: Lake BarringtonWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Lake Barrington Village Board Age: 43Family: Married to Doug Tomasian 14 years. I have twin daughters ages 13 and a son age 8.Occupation: Registered NurseEducation: Purdue University Bachelor of Science. Henry J. Kutsch School of Nursing.Civic involvement: Candidate did not respond.Elected offices held: Candidate did not respond.Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I have been an invested homeowner in Lake Barrington for over 11 years and I have good insight into the community. I feel connected to many of the families and residents of Lake Barrington and understand their concerns with regard to the village.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.A large portion of our community's tax rates are set by state and county rates. We are competitive with other local villages in regard to our rates. In order to avoid placing additional property tax burden on Lake Barrington residents and businesses, I would seek to promote a balanced and well thought out budget, and stimulate appropriate business growth for Lake Barrington.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?At present the level our fire and police coverage appears appropriate, however, as the community grows along with local business, it is going to be important to review public safety needs based on the increased traffic flow through the community.Where, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?It is important to constantly look for ways to save money for the families and the local businesses in Lake Barrington.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Given the protected open lands, the Lake Barrington Flint Trail, and other conservation areas, I believe that Lake Barrington is an excellent venue to attract outdoor activities such as road races,(which I have actively participated in other local communities), and outdoor charity events.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Given the development of the corner of Kelsey and Northwest Highway with a proposed large Speedway gas station, which will be open 24 hours a day; I believe that there may be a need for additional police presence and possibly in the future, improvements to the roads in order to keep traffic patterns moving reasonably.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.My mother has been an inspirational leader to me for years. Widowed very young, she was left to raise 8 children alone and never wavered.What's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Hard work and persistence will ultimately pay rewards in all aspects of life. Be grateful, and kind to those that you encounter.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?I wouldn't change a thing.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Anatomy and Physiology. Helped with treating/caring for patients within my nursing profession.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Work hard and take pride in every little and big thing you do in life. Remain humble and grateful no matter what the situation.