Dan Selep: 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: East DundeeWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: East Dundee Village boardAge: 42Family: Married,two childernOccupation: building engineer,willow creek community church,19 yrsEducation: Steinmetz high school graduate 1986chicago public schoolsCivic involvement: habitat for humanitysalvation army bell ringerElected offices held: noneHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: neverCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 to expand east dundee's only current grocery store WalMart to go supercenter and Sam's club.I am for walmart staying in east dundee.Key Issue 2 no new taxesKey Issue 3 increase family activities in east dundeeQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I love east dundee and want the best for this great villageGiven 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.The tax is just right.i believe we are making it through this tough time and will advance more if we don't raise taxes.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.i have heard concerns about talks of reducing our police force and believe this is not right,we need to think through and process this idea more.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?Not having seen the budget,i cannot answer this questionWhat#146;s one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?I remember a time not long ago when there was more community participation in our village,we should try to get that back