David B. Raclaw: 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: Lake BarringtonWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Lake Barrington Village boardAge: 72Family: Married, two children, three grandchildrenOccupation: Retired President, Graphic Arts Industry. Retired Lt. Commander, US Navy, Commanding Officer USS HolidaysburgEducation: MBA Miami University, Oxford, OhioCivic involvement: LBS Board member, LBS Commission member, President LBS Shorecroppers, Active member Transfiguration ParishElected offices held: Trustee Village of Lake BarringtonHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Open SpaceKey Issue 2 Fiscal ResponsibilityKey Issue 3 Infrastructure improvementQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?Unfortunately there is no other candidateGiven 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.Our tax structure is about right. We're able to balance out budget with our revenues. We will not spend more than what we receive.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.We utilize the Lake County Sheriff's Department. Our concern is to have a presence in our community by the roving patrols.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?We strive to stay within our budget in all areas. We outsource many of our requirements and thus are committed to contracts. So we have a fairly fixed budget to adhere to.What#146;s one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Keeping our government open and easy to work with.