Nicholas Waryas: 2021 candidate for Hoffman Estates mayor
Bio
City: Hoffman Estates
Age: 38
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Q&A
Q. How do you view your role in confronting the pandemic: provide leadership even if unpopular, give a voice to constituents - even ones with whom you disagree, or defer to state and federal authorities?
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Q. Did your town continue to adequately serve its constituents during the disruptions caused by the pandemic? If so, please cite an example of how it successfully adjusted to providing services. If not, please cite a specific example of what could have been done better.
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Q. In light of our experiences with COVID-19, what safeguards/guidelines should you put in place to address any future public health crises?
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Q. What do you see as the most important infrastructure project you must address? Why and how should it be paid for? Conversely, during these uncertain economic times, what infrastructure project can be put on the back burner?
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Q. Do you plan to address businesses that don't adhere to the governor's order to close or restrict business?
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Q. Do you agree or disagree with the stance your board/council has taken on permitting recreational marijuana sales in the community? What would you change about that stance, if you could?
A. Agree but we have no shops yet in Hoffman Estates.
Q. Describe your leadership style and explain how you think that will be effective in producing effective actions and decisions with your village board or city council.
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Q. What makes you the best candidate for the job?
A. The ability to pay attention to what's going on in the village and respond quickly. Make sure the residents needs come first.
Q. What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?
A. Eliminate the Real Estate Transfer Tax