David Hansen: 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: ItascaWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Twitter: Candidate did not respond.Facebook: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Itasca Park Board Age: Candidate did not respond.Family: Candidate did not respond.Occupation: Candidate did not respond.Education: Candidate did not respond.Civic involvement: Candidate did not respond.Elected offices held: Candidate did not respond.Questions Answers Why are you running for this office, whether for re-election or election the first time? Is there a particular issue that motivates you, and if so, what is it?The satisfaction that comes when we finish a project and turn it over to the public.How do you assess the state of the district's finances? What, if any, changes do you propose to alter the district's financial picture, whether through cost reduction or revenue increases? Please be as specific as possible on where you would propose cutting or how you would propose increasing revenue.Our finances are in great shape all fund balances are positive.The park district has two soft ball fieids that dont get used to their potential.We need to try to get back the teams that used and paid forWhat programs aren't paying for themselves? Would you keep, eliminate or change them? How and why?The Itasca seniors club uses a room for there meetings.We also let them use one of are vans for trips.we will continue to help them in the futureAre there any unmet recreational needs? If yes, what are they and how would you propose paying for them?We have completely replaced five of our play grounds All are now ADA approved.The other remaining play grounds will be replaced.We hope to get a grant for these playggroundsIf you are a newcomer, what prompted you to run for the park board? If you're an incumbent, list your accomplishments or key initiatives in which you played a leadership role.15 years on Itasca Park board.two years on IAPD board.Itasca Park District has won TWO gold medals for best project and presentatition In the 30.000 and under population.Also we were finalists in 2015 and 2016What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Getting kids outside and off the video games. Park districts offer somuch and there plenty of them.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.Nelson MandelaWhat is the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?KindnessIf life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?More time with my fatherWhat was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Science saved my life.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Save your money