Lisa Gould: 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: Prospect HeightsWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Prospect Heights Park Board Age: 51Family: Candidate did not respond.Occupation: Real Estate AppraiserEducation: Certified Real Estate AppraiserCivic involvement: Candidate did not respond.Elected offices held: Prospect Heights Park BoardQuestions Answers What programs aren't paying for themselves? Would you keep, eliminate or change them? How and why?The active adult programs are well attended but do not raise enough funds to support the program. However, they do provide a service to the active adult community and the trips are enjoyed by many. The park district is here to serve the people of our community of all ages. We continue to evaluate all programs/services to meet the needs of the community.Is there any additional open space the park district needs to acquire? Please describe.No, not at this time. We need to focus on improving the properties that we currently have.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?I would like to see a new facility to encompass an indoor running track, updated fitness center, expand the preschool facilities, and expand the existing bike path. It is crucial for the park district to be competitive in the market place along with providing services to all age groups in our changing community. We need to seek grants and state funding for these improvements.Would 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, we already do have Intergovernmental agreements in place.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.I have been Treasure for the last 4 years, Chair of the Personnel Committee and Co-chair of the Finance Committee. The district has maintained a solid budget; put together a 5 year Master Plan and I have been involved weekly with many board level decisions.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Program development and financial stability for the district are my focus.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.Candidate did not respond.What's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Candidate did not respond.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?Candidate did not respond.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Candidate did not respond.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Candidate did not respond.