Nancy J. Czarnik: 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: Elk Grove VillageWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Elk Grove Village Village boardAge: 69Family: 2 married sons, 2 grandchildrenOccupation: retired, bankerEducation: Candidate did not respond.Civic involvement: Board Member, Brother Louis Fannie Roncoli Foundation; President, Frank J. Czarnik Scholarship Committee; Member Kenneth Young Center Fashion Show Committee; St. Julian Emyard Eucharistic Minister; Former Board Member Elk Grove United Way and Northwest United WayElected offices held: Village Trustee, Elk Grove VillageHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 My main priority today is the same I have held over the past, fiscal responsibility.Key Issue 2 The Business Park viability. It is important to preserve this tax base to benefit the whole community, business as well as residential.Key Issue 3 Open communication between the elected officials and residents is important to keep abreast of what is needed and wanted. This is what brings ideas and change to communities.Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?Concern for my community, experience and availability of time.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.In todays economy our local taxes are fair, they enable us to provide the services required by our citizens.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.I have not heard any safety concerns from people who have talked with me. I believe that Elk Grove is an established community whose citizens feel their safety is covered by the quick response from our Police, Fire and Public Works departments.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?In these times as in the past, we have always watched our budget closely. This is shown by not raising our tax rate again. We work closely with all staff to give the best service to the residents and businesses for the dollars that must be expended.What#146;s one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?I have worked with our Health and Comminty Service Department for many years. I feel, because of this difficult econmic climate, it is important our residents be made more aware of the facilities available to them for assistance.