Dale Berman: 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 President (4-year Term)Age: 79Family: Married 55 years Wife Mary Four Daughters Seven grandchildrenOccupation: Retired since 1996 after 36 year career in Computer Sales and Information Systems Management with - IBM - Xerox - First AlertEducation: Northwestern University School of Education 1951 - 1953 Northern Illinois University 1958 - 1960 Bachelor of Science in Business Management IBM System and Sales SchoolsCivic involvement: North Aurora Jay Cee's - President - JC of the Year North Aurora Lions Club - President - Lion of the Year - Lion of Illinois Fellow Fox Valley Park District Board - President DuKane Valley Council Board Northern Illinois University Alumni Board Waubonsee Community College Foundation Board Provena Mercy Hospitol Foundation Board - President Aurora Area Convention Visitors Bureau Board - Chairman North Aurora Community Development Council North Aurora Planning Commission - Chairman North Aurora Zoning Board of Apeals North Aurora Police Commission - Chairman United States Army 1954 - 1956 Honorable DischargeElected offices held: North Aurora Village Trustee 8 Years 1977 - 1985 North Aurora Village President 4 Years 1985 - 1989 North Aurora Village Trustee 6 Years 2003 - 2009 North Aurora Village President 4 Years 2009 - presentHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: noCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 No issuesKey Issue 2 Candidate did not respond.Key Issue 3 Candidate did not respond.Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I am the only one who filed petition for office. This is my 10th election campaign since 1977 (most likely my last) and the first without an opponent. I will really enjoy this campaign.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.Its OK.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 am not aware of any safety concerns. We have a very competent police force and a new police station with strong support from the community.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?We do a great job of budgeting for services within our anticipated revenue.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?I can't tell you yet.