Joe Heneghan: 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: WoodridgeWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Twitter: Candidate did not respond.Facebook: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: DuPage County Board District 3 Age: 59Family: Married with 3 adult children and 2 grandchildrenOccupation: Telecom EngineerEducation: BA Computer Science SIUMS Computer Science North CentralCivic involvement: Candidate did not respond.Elected offices held: Candidate did not respond.Questions Answers What is your stance on county board members' pay? Is it too high, too low, or just right? Would you propose any changes?just rightDo you think county board members should receive pensions? Why or why not? If not, would you be willing to pledge not to take one?noWith DuPage County's budget being squeezed by state funding cuts and other factors, what initiatives would you support to increase revenue and/or save money?cut lobbying fundingdid not need a new $14M 911 systemWhat are your thoughts about the county's Accountability, Consolidation and Transparency Initiative? What role should DuPage play in efforts to streamline and consolidate local government?I am for transparencyI believe in consolidation only when it can reduce costs.DuPage should participate in municipal resource sharing programsWhat initiatives, if any, do you have in mind for your specific county board district?TransparencyWhat other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Promotion and support of businesses within DuPage by the County Of DupageBusiness EthicsCampaign practicesPlease name one current leader who most inspires you.Bill FosterWhat is the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Hard work pays off long term.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?Take more risksWhat was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Computer classes help me to have a career in computer technologyIf you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?don't stand on the beach shivering, plunge in