Robert Wagner: 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: Villa ParkWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Twitter: Candidate did not respond.Facebook: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Villa Park Village Board Age: 63Family: Married to Marian Wagner 35 years. Three children: Maureen, Marty and ElizabethOccupation: Liability Claims RepresentativeEducation: B.A. DePaul UniversityCivic involvement: Villa Park Library Trustee - 15 yearsState Central Committeeman 6th C.D. - 8 YearsPrecinct Committeeman - 27 yearsBoard of Directors for DuPage Library System - 3 yearsElected offices held: VNoilla Park Library Trustee - 15 yearsState Central Committeeman 6th C.D. - 8 YearsPrecinct Committeeman - 27 yearsBoard of Directors for DuPage Library System - 3 yearsDelegate to 2004 Democratic National ConventionQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I believe I am the best candidate for the job because of my long experience working in local government, my strong commitment to serving all village residents and my belief that I should be visible and accessible at community eventsWhat is your opinion of your community's present level of local sales and property taxes? Is the tax just right, too low or too high? Explain.I support the effort to raise the sales tax by 0.5% to address the aging and deteriorating underground utility infrastructure. I believe this increase in sales tax will provide much needed revenue to complete the separation of storm sewers and sanitary sewers that will in turn alleviate long standing flooding problemsRate the efficiency of your town's police and fire coverage. Are the departments well prepared for the next decade? What, if anything, should be changed? Do you have specific public safety concerns?I believe staffing levels for police and fire departments are at an acceptable level. Recent acquisition of a new fire truck and other equipment has contributed to making our fire department to notch.Where, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?I believe that the staff and the board are always for ways to spend tax money more efficiently. Joint purchasing efforts and recent refinancing of debt has contributed to significant savings for the village. I expect this to continue on the futureWhat is one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Development of a Bike and Pedestrian plan and trying to achieve status as a Bike Friendly villageWhat other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Public safety and addressing long standing crime issues in the North Avenue Town Homes area.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.former Vice President Joe Biden.What is the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Being involved in the life of your community is of the utmost importance. Work hard to protect democracy on the local level.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?I would have studied harder in college.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?I have always loved geography and it has given me a greater appreciation for the diversity of cultures throughout the world.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Hard work and sacrifice will repeat benefits later in life.