Sam Tornatore: 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: RoselleWebsite: friendsofsamtornatore.comTwitter: Candidate did not respond.Facebook: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: DuPage County Board District 1 Age: 66Family: Wife: MarciaDaughter: AlisonOccupation: AttorneyEducation: De Paul University: Bachelor of ScienceThe John Marshall Law School: J.D.Civic involvement: *DuPage County Health Department: Board Member, 2015 to present*Illinois Housing Development Authority: Board Member, 2013 to present*Illinois State Bar Association: Assembly Member*Village of Roselle: Zoning Board of Appeals, 2001-2003*Roselle Chamber of Commerce:President, 2003-2005*Chicagoland Italian American Charitable Organization: President 1983-1989*St. Walter's School; Youth Coach*Roselle Park District; Youth Coach*Triton College; Adjunct ProfessorElected offices held: County Board Member 2012-presentBloomingdale Township Trustee 2009-2012Village of Roselle Trustee 2004-2009Questions Answers What is your stance on county board members' pay? Is it too high, too low, or just right? Would you propose any changes?I believe County Board Member's pay is commensurate with their responsibilities and time expended.I would not propose any changes.Do 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 for members are fair and equitable if proportional to their pay, responsibility and time devoted to their duties.With 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?I would continue the requirement of all departments to utilize lean training and use technology to increase efficiency.What 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 agree with the ACT initiative and have witnessed positive results in my time on the County Board.Du Page County has lead in efforts to be accountable and transparent, through a new Ethics Ordinance, as well as the use of shared services to save taxpayer dollars.What initiatives, if any, do you have in mind for your specific county board district?To continue to work with O'Hare Airport to reduce noise pollution in the District.To work with local businesses and municipalities to encourage economic growth.To ensure a continuous improvement in stormwater management.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Transparency in government and ethically serving the people of Du Page County. It is important to provide quality County Services through good government and sound fiscal decision making.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.I must name 2: Franco Coladipietro, the Mayor of Bloomingdale and Dan Cronin, County Board Chair.What is the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Honesty, hard work and to respect others.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?I would hope to meet and marry my wife earlier in my life.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Law and political science.Both prepared me for my life as an attorney and my time in public service.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Enjoy every day and make the most of your opportunities.