Kent Hansen: 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 Village boardAge: 48Family: Married for 22 years, with 3 children.Occupation: MinisterEducation: Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Trinity International University, 1996.(Cum Laude)Master of Divinity, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2000Civic involvement: N/AElected offices held: NoneHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 To operate within current budgetary projections and minimize debtKey Issue 2 To provide honest feedback and responsive service to the people of VoloKey Issue 3 Candidate did not respond.Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I am a creative problem solver and a team player. I believe that when a diverse team of people engage together in a collaborative decision making process the diversity of their opinions has the potential to develop stronger solutions. One of the strengths I bring to the table is the ability to build consensus by identifying common ground and shared values.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.Sale tax is fine at its current level. I would not want to see it increase as this might drive consumers elsewhere.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.A stop light is needed at the corner of Route 60 and Fishlake road. There have been many accidents at this intersection.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?I am not familiar with specific budgetary concerns.What#146;s one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?,