Linda Pedersen: 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: AntiochWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Twitter: Candidate did not respond.Facebook: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Lake County Board District 1 Age: 66Family: Husband - Dean PedersenSon - Dean Pedersen Jr,Daughter - Jeannine Pedersen-GuzmanFour GrandchildrenOccupation: Lake County Board Commissioner - Dist. OneEducation: Antioch High SchoolCivic involvement: Candidate did not respond.Elected offices held: Antioch Township TrusteeQuestions Answers Why are you running for this office? If you are running for re-election, is there an important project you want to implement? If you are a challenger, is there a particular issue that motivates you? Please explain.My past 8 years on the County Board / Forest Preserve have been a great experience and we have accomplished many things. Most importantly the importance of a Balanced Budget and maintaining our AAA Bond ratingwhich is something I am very proud of in light of the troubled finances of the State. I want to continue to work on positive programs such as the Opioid Awareness, Mental Health issues that we are facing at our Jail and Courts, while trying to keep our expenses in check.What are your ideas to ensure the Lake County Discovery Museum remains relevant with county residents during the year it is closed while it moves from Wauconda to Libertyville and its new space is prepared?A lot of time and energy has been spent on the decision to move the Museum to Libertyville. We will continue our outreach education and programs promoting our history of Lake County and when visiting our offices on Winchester you will have the opportunity to view small exhibits in our Lobby and Board Room.Do you believe all of the county board's and forest board's committee meetings should be televised live and webcast? Why or why not?For transparency I believe it's a good thing.I question the cost of filming when so few take the time to watch.Some municipalities are turning to Lake County government for contracted services in areas such as building inspections. For example, Lake Zurich signed a two-year contract with the county in late 2015 and expects to save $100,000 by paying $67 an hour for the inspections. Do you see this as a good thing for the county because of the revenue or are there concerns that should be addressed if these arrangements continue to grow? Please explain.At this point in time it has been very positive. I am sure if we continue to contract with other municipalities it may cause some concerns and constrains on staff time, this is something we are going to have to stay on top of and work on solutions when on time comes.Please list any elected office you've ever run for and what the result of that election was. Have you ever been appointed to fill an unexpired term?1998 - Lake County Board - UnsuccessfulAntioch Township Trustee - Successful2006 - 20082008 - Lake County Board - Successful2012 - Lake County Board - SuccessfulWhat other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Fiscal responsibility is my top priority at the same time continuing to provide quality services and programs to our constituents while doing our very best with their tax dollars.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.Candidate did not respond.What is the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Treat people with respect and always be politeIf life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?I would have furthered my education.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Government - I have worked as a Legislative Aide to two State Representatives and served in Township County GovernmentIf you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Be passionate in what you choose to do in life.