Ron Almiron: 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: WheatonWebsite: www.ronalmiron.comOffice sought: Wheaton City Council Age: 48Family: Married to Victoria for thirteen years, with one son in first grade.Occupation: AttorneyEducation: B.A., University of Notre Dame J.D., The John Marshall Law SchoolCivic involvement: Past director, vice president, Glendale Heights Barangay Lions Club; current president, Greens of Glendale Lakes Umbrella AssociationElected offices held: None other than precinct committeeman from 2008 through 2014Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I bring a fresh, common sense approach to solving the problems faced by the City of Wheaton, and to looking out for the best interests of its families and individual residents. Wheaton is a great place to raise a family. If elected Councilman At-Large, I would focus my decision-making on life -- the enhancement, enjoyment and protection of life. As a father of a son in elementary school, I am concerned about public safety, like many other parents who reside in Wheaton feel.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.It's all right in light of surrounding communities, though I would prefer to see the sales tax under 8%. If taxes were lower generally, then there would be incentive for more businesses to start or relocate here in the City of Wheaton.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?Very good from what I can tell. For the future, we should make sure police and fire departments are fully funded for the safety of Wheaton residents. As for specifics, I am concerned about school-age children walking to and from school, especially near areas where alcohol is sold.Where, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?We should always prioritize, and look for ways to cut spending and reduce waste. If the money is there, it could always be put toward improving infrastructure and controlling flooding.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Look for an out-of-state-based grocery store chain or a top big box retailer to expand into the City of Wheaton, specifically at the former Dominick's location in the Danada area. A business offering excellent quality and good value would be always welcome in the south of Wheaton.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Maintaining fiscal responsibility, making public safety a top priority, ensuring that services offered by the City of Wheaton are efficient and effective, looking to promote the City of Wheaton as a great place for business to settle.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.Marissa MayerWhat's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?I was taught that I need to make things happen.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?Staying at Oak Hill and finishing elementary school there, then moving onto Priory afterwards.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Social studies, because it shaped the values I hold now and wish to pass along to my son.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?How you do anything is how you do everything.