Vicki pelock: 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: ElginWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Twitter: Candidate did not respond.Facebook: Vicki PelockOffice sought: Elgin Township Board Age: 63Family: Single, Never marriedOccupation: Sole proprietor,small business /customer service/hair salonEducation: Larkin High SchoolElgin School of BeautyCivic involvement: Past Pres. United Hairdressers #26 ElginPast Pres. Township Officials of Kane CountyElected offices held: Elgin Township Trustee,currently.Elgin Republican Precint Committee Woman,currentlyQuestions Answers Name the three most important goals or objectives this board should tackle in the coming term. Prioritize them, and briefly discuss why you believe each to be critical, and how the board should go about addressing them.Develop a closer partnership with the Social Service Agencies in Elgin.Expand and create Programs for those we don't already serve,such as Veteran's assistance.Create a Small Loan Program for those citizens who qualify who need immediate or emergency assistance.What should be the primary responsibility of township government?By Statute: The Assessing of Real Property Maintain Bridges and Roads within its borders Provide General Assistance to the poor,the indigent and those who cannot take care of themselves.In the 21st Century, with municipalities gobbling up vacant land, why are townships needed? Should they be serving a new role? If so, what?Same as above. 56% of roads in Illinois are Township RoadsAssessment of Property is more efficient when handled close to home.Help for the poor and disabled in Elgin is more important now because of State Budget shortfalls.Are there any township offices that should be eliminated or consolidated?No, no elimination.Consolidation is very,very complexCan you identify some township expenses/programs that could be trimmed or eliminated to reduce the tax burden?The Township is run efficiently, however, the skyrocketing health insurance costs for employees needs more review more frequently for more creative ways to save taxpayer monies.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Educating the citizens of the Benefits of Township Government in their lives while giving services at a low cost.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.no leader , but disabled persons who can overcome inspire meWhat is the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Do what's rightIf life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?More savingsWhat was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?English,taught me to be more precise in what I say.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Do what's right