Janet Jungels, Ward 3: 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: BataviaWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Batavia Alderman, Ward 3Age: 45Family: Single, one teenage daughter.Occupation: Office ManagerEducation: Bachelors - Business ManagementCivic involvement: Batavia Fireworks Committee, Batavia Chamber of Commerce, Volunteer Hospital Advocate - Mutual Ground.Elected offices held: Candidate did not respond.Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Supporting re-developement of our downtown.Key Issue 2 We were just presented with a Crime Free Housing Program and from all the research work that I have read this would be a great benefit to our entire community.Key Issue 3 Candidate did not respond.Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I care about this community and I am willing to listen to the citizens.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.Our sales tax rate is consistent with surrounding communities, I believe that if it were raised it would drive some citizens to make their purchases in other cities.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?This past fall is the first time I had the opportunity to review the City's budget and every sacrifice that can be made is being made. Even in tight economic times you still need to spend some money on your infrastructure or it could end up costing you more money in the long run. All departments across the board have taken cuts.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?It would really be nice to have a bike/pedestrian bridge over Randall Road or even over Rt. 31 to make it a safe place to cross these busy streets in order to access the wonderful trails we have along the river.