Rolly Waller: 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: BensenvilleWebsite: rollywaller.comTwitter: Candidate did not respond.Facebook: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: DuPage County Board District 1 Age: 82Family: Married 61 years to Faye, 3 adult children,6 grand kids, 3 great great grand daughtersOccupation: Real EstateEducation: Bachler of Science-EducationCivic involvement: -Coach basketball BBAA-President Brentwood Terrace Home Owners Assocation-PTA board- Campaign Mgr, Mayor of BensenvilleElected offices held: noneQuestions Answers What is your stance on county board members' pay? Is it too high, too low, or just right? Would you propose any changes?Too high, for part time work it should be lowerDo you think county board members should receive pensions? Why or why not? If not, would you be willing to pledge not to take one?Pensions are a waste of taxpayer money, I would not take a pensionWith 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?with my business background, I believe I can play an important role in economic Dev. by encouraging companies to locate in DuPage-save money by reducing Board members by half or no more than one rep from each DistrictWhat 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?The Board should be more accountable and transparent regarding appointing suppliers and consultants, I. E. more multiple biding on projectsI wold eliminate Township government and consolidate more Fire Departments than the two that's done study how operating Forest preserves can be done with one Managemeat teamWhat initiatives, if any, do you have in mind for your specific county board district?-reduce O'Hare noise-More support to fight the Heroin epidemic-address the storm water crisis-expand and update the transportation system-Increase support for Seniors, Military vets, Handicapped/Disabled, Unemployed DisadvantagedWhat other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?-convert a large portion of the DuPage County Fairgrounds to a music festival similar to Ravinia-initiate a Tour of DuPage Colleges to encourage high school grads throughout Illinois and the U.S.to attend college in DuPage to generate revenue for the colleges and DuPage County. Financed by the colleges and the DCB.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.President Barack ObamaWhat is the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?tell the truth and you don't have to remember what you saidIf life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?Major in political science and be involved in Governing to make the U.S. and our planet a better place to live for future generationsWhat was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?History and speechHelped me to appreciate our country and to be a success in advertising,marketing and communicationsIf you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?appreciate what you have and cherish the time you have here as it's a short journey