Kevin Barret: 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: HainesvilleWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Hainesville Village BoardAge: 59Family: Diane ( spouse ) Caitlyn ( daughter ) Andrew (son)Occupation: Transportation sales and managementEducation: Milwaukee area tech collegeCivic involvement: Pediatric Brain tumor Foundation " Ride For Kidss" Local Shop with a cop Hainesvilee EMA first responderElected offices held: Trustee Public Safety Chair Village of Hainesville Transportation Committee Chair Village of HainesvilleQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?As a long time Hainesville resident and as an incumbent trustee and have always been a voice for the residents. I have helped the village grow and mature,, work through the police transition for the betterment of the communityWhat 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.sales tax is ok , property taxes are just way too high, I look at comparable properties in wisconsin and other counties in Illinois and I am just dismayed with the amount we pay in Lake countyRate 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?Fire is in good shape , we went through a rough patch with the transition from self policing to Grayslake , then a couple of management changes it was rough in my eyes , with Chief Perlini at the helm it has turned the corner and I feel that GLPD is doing a good job now and prepaired for the futureWhere, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?more cash to reserves for the infrastructure , water, sewer and streets ,,,finance is working on a plan for long term make sure it's completed have spent a lot on cranberry lake, on easement , walking trails and entrances fix them so once a year PW cleans them up and we are done with itWhat's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?lets look at marketing the old farm for light manufacturing or warehousing as more trucking companies are looking at central Lake County forspaceWhat other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Public Safety quality of life in our community manage our finances responsiblyPlease name one current leader who most inspires you.Sheriff David Clark Milwaukee County he tells it the way it is and doesn't mince wordsWhat's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?you only get out of your community what you put in to itIf life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?finishing my degreeWhat was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?diesel and truck mechanics got me started in the transportation industry and I have never been out of workIf you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?respect your mother she is the most important person in your life