Kevin Fatten: 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: North AuroraWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: North Aurora fire protectionAge: 47Family: Wife, 3 childrenOccupation: Industrial Equipment SalesEducation: Candidate did not respond.Civic involvement: Candidate did not respond.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 Provide the best fire and ambulance protection for the taxpayers of our district.Key Issue 2 Keeping the services that we provide at the highest level, yet cutting the excess so that the taxpayers get the most value in these tough economic timesKey Issue 3 Candidate did not respond.Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I have over twenty years experience in the fire service. I have also worked for private firms that have demanded that I work to maintain sales and expense goals. I know what it takes to educate and train our firefighters so that they have the skills to provide the best service, and still have the foresite to work within budget restraints.Why are you running for this office, whether for re-election or election the first time? Is there a particular issue that motivates you, and if so, what is it?I have lived in North Aurora for over 25 years. I want to help to provide the best service to this community.Talking with your friends and neighbors, what seems to be their biggest fire safety concern? Explain the concern as you see it, and discuss how you think it should be addressed.The biggest concern has been fire safety. Our community has always been concerned with making their homes and businesses as safe as possible. Our firefighters are constantly inspecting businesses for fire hazards and discussing fire safety concerns with the citizens whether it is with an appearance at neighborhood block parties or with the kids at schools, they are always trying to get the word out.In these tight economic times, 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?Because of these tough times, we have had to trim our budget to be able to provide the best service to our community. We have had to eliminate and downsize some programs, but the biggest fear has been cutting education and training. Fortunately, we have been able to keep education and training at a high level to help keep our community informed and provide the best possible service.Would you support sharing/pooling resources (i.e. printing, vehicles) with other local governments (school districts, village, etc.)? If so, what areas would you consider combining or merging to save money or improve efficiencyCandidate did not respond.