Angie Underwood: Candidate Profile

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:BioKey IssuesQA Bio City: Long GroveWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Long Grove Village boardAge: 48Family: Married, three childrenOccupation: Retired Dietitian. Currently Wife, Mother and Community Volunteer.Education: Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition, Illinois State University, 1984Civic involvement: Neighbors and Newcomers Club of Long Grove Kildeer, President 2001-2 and 2008-9Country Meadows Elementary PTO, President 2002-4Long Grove Historical Society, President 2009-presentAlumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi, President 2009-presentVillage of Long Grove Pathway CommitteeLong Grove-Kildeer Garden ClubP.E.O. Illinois Chapter KFCatechist St. Francis de Sales Parish, 1998-2009Docent, Long Grove Historic Archer SchoolCatholic Charities, Meals on Wheels DriverElected offices held: This will be my firstHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Helping to preserve our open space, natural areas, and historic business district.Key Issue 2 Continuing to develop a village-wide path system that will link residential neighborhoods with the business district, and the forest preserves on the north and south side of Long Grove.Key Issue 3 Candidate did not respond.Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?As an involved community volunteer and leader, I have had the chance to interact with a large number of residents from different neighborhoods in the village. I feel that I can represent and balance the varied perspectives of residents ranging from newcomers to village founders.Given the delicate balance between the need for revenue and over-taxing local businesses, what is your opinion of your community's present level of local sales taxes? Is the tax just right, too low or too high? Explain.Candidate did not respond.Talking with your friends and neighbors, what seems to be their biggest public safety concern? Explain the concern as you see it, and discuss how you think it should be addressed.Candidate did not respond.In these tight economic times, municipal budgets have to be prioritized. Where, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?Candidate did not respond.What#146;s one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Candidate did not respond.