Richard S. Glogovsky, 4 years: 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: Green OaksWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Green Oaks Village board, 4-year termAge: 48Family: Married; Dr. Juliet Spelman (Wife) Children(3); Adam (17), Rachael (14), Lauren (12)Occupation: Senior Director of Engineering Stack-On Products, Wauconda ILEducation: BSME - Purdue University 1984ASMD - Purdue University 1983ASICEET - Milwaukee School of Engineering 1982Libertyville High School (Dist. 128) 1980Oak Grove School (Dist. 68) 1976Civic involvement: Director Warren H.S. Dugout Club Baseball Board (2008- Present)Coach Warren Travelers Baseball 2002-2008Coach Warren Travel Football 2000-2008Elected offices held: Village of Green Oaks Trustee 2003-PresentHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Improvements and maintenance of all roads within the village.Key Issue 2 Continued partnership with the Illinois State Tollway for toll road noise reduction throughout the village.Key Issue 3 Increasing the growth and development of the Green Oaks business district.Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?Experience, ResponsivenessUnderstanding the wants and needs of the residents.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.Village of Green Oaks Local Municipal Tax is 0.00%Just Right!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.This ranges from protecting our children at play,our homes and personal belongings, to our pets with coyotes.The village has: neighborhood watches, automated emergency phone information calls, village web site information, and mailers informing all residents of various occurances and situations, detailing what precautions to take in adressing these issues.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?Green Oaks runs a fiscally responcible budget.Our village administration and board works with residents and contractors to understand and provide the exact needs to keep costs in control.We are always working with our engineers and attorneys in obtaining accurate information to assist in making responcible fiscal decisions. We also work continuously to find government grants that fiscally support our projects.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Continue to grow our infrastructure of walking and bike paths to connect the residents closer to the Forest Preserve properties, Lake Kathryn Park, Lambs Farm, and the Green Oaks Business District.Green Oaks residents are very responsible in their re-cycling efforts and keeping our village green for the enjoyment of everyone.