John M. Schaller: 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: 70Family: Married to wife, Carole, for 27-years; together we have 5 children, and 5 grandchildren.Occupation: Realtor with Re/Max Now - Lake Barrington Realty Group for the past 8 years. Spent over 30-years in radio and television broadcasting as a news director, sales manager and general manager of properties in Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.Education: Bachelor of Science Degree from Marquette University, with a major in Communications. Former Associated Professor in the Communication Department of the University of Dayton.Civic involvement: Past President of the Lake Barrington Community Homeowners Association (13-years), President of LBS Condo VII Board of Directors (18-years), Member of the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce.Elected offices held: Completing 6-years as a Trustee on the Village of Lake Barrington Board.Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: No.Candidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Continue to represent the 2600 residents of Lake Barrington Shores on the Village Board; while working in the best interest of all 4800 residents of the Village.Key Issue 2 Work to increase economic development within the Village of Lake Barrington so that the level of services from the Village can be maintained improved without increasing taxes.Key Issue 3 Maintain a proper balance of development and open space within the Village of Lake Barrington.Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?Knowledge of the area as a 21-year resident of the Village of Lake Barrington and the Lake Barrington Shores community, plus dedicated experience as an involved homeowner within LBS for over 18-years and Trustee in the Village the past six years.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.Just right, however, there must be continued efforts to increase the retail tax base within the Village.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.Vacant properties and over-all security. Fortunately, crime is not a major ongoing concern due to the renewed contract with the Lake County Sheriff's Department for police services throughout the Village and additional 24-hour a day public service provided residents of Lake Barrington Shores by Securitas, Inc.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?The Village Board and Staff have done an outstanding job maintaining all necessary services despite current tough economic times while trimming costs wherever feasible. Fortunately, while the current budget did not allow the Village to address increased infrastructure problems (roads and drainage), money from Open Spaces funds was available.What#146;s one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Develop more 'community-oriented' activites such as our Annual Barn Stomp to bring all residents of the Village together.