Burnell Curtiss Russell: 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: VoloWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Volo MayorAge: 82Family: Widowed Betty passes away September 2008 Married 60 years 4 daugthers 6 Grandchildren 5 Great grandchildrenOccupation: Retired Farmer President Village of Volo 18 YearsEducation: graduated Wauconda High 1945Civic involvement: Volo school boardWauconda Unit School Board 20 yearsS.E.D.O.L Executive board 13 yearsLake County Regional board 6 yearsWinner School Board State Award 1983Lake County Farm Bureau board member 21 years President 4 years Lake/Cook FS 13 years President 10 yearsElected offices held: School BoardsVillage of Volo PreidentHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NOCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Making Lake Michigan Water available For the Village of VoloKey Issue 2 Keeping a balanced BudgetKey Issue 3 Helping the business communityQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?ExperienceGiven 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.Volo is a Home rule community. The tax is sufficientTalking 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.traffic control at 120/Fish Lake road and Molidor/US12 intersectionsIn 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?Volo is continually reviewing its budgetsWhat#146;s one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Candidate did not respond.