William Klicka: 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: Des PlainesWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Mount Prospect Park Board Age: 72Family: Candidate did not respond.Occupation: Candidate did not respond.Education: Candidate did not respond.Civic involvement: Candidate did not respond.Elected offices held: Candidate did not respond.Questions Answers What programs aren't paying for themselves? Would you keep, eliminate or change them? How and why?1.The only programs that don't pay for themselves are the outdoor pools, Big Surf and Meadows. We keep them subsidized by taxes weather related. Some programs come and go only lasting one season. Our staff does a great job in changing our programs in order to meet the needs of the park district community.Is there any additional open space the park district needs to acquire? Please describe.Yes - but we can't talk about them (close section only).Are there any unmet recreational needs? If yes, what are they and how would you propose paying for them? Or, should they wait until the economy improves?Yes - but these are monthly special interests, wants, like more pools. South side men's 12" baseball at Friendship Park. Fields must be changed to accommodate no money at this timeWould you support sharing/pooling resources (i.e. printing, vehicles) with other local governments (school districts, village, etc.)? If so, what areas would you consider combining or merging to save money or improve efficiency?Yes and No - Schools yes - we would have to see what we would have to share and at what cost. No to the Village.If you are a newcomer, what prompted you to run for the park board? If you're an incumbent, list your accomplishments or key initiatives in which you played a leadership role.Incumbent - everything that we voted on for the past 20 years, Art Studio to 1000 W. Central to Meadows Pools to Melas Park.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?To save money by doing things right. Getting the Board to understand how and why we have to prioritize what programs that are neededPlease name one current leader who most inspires you.Wally CookWhat's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Set your sight on What you need to accomplish and than find a way to get there.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?No regretsWhat was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Math, it help figure out I need to get done.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Work Hard