David Anderson: 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: ElburnWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Elburn President One Term (4-year Term)Age: 68Family: Married, three sons, four grandchildrenOccupation: RetiredEducation: Candidate did not respond.Civic involvement: Lion's ClubElected offices held: Kaneland Board of Eucation 14 years. Elburn Village Board 8 years, Blackberry Township Supervisor 14 years, Village President 4 years.Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Continuation of updating fiscal policies and procedures.Key Issue 2 Continuation of updating and establishing comprehensive land use plan and ordinances.Key Issue 3 Concentrate, as time and staff are able, on the marketing of the Village and what we have to offer.Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?Candidate did not respond.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.One of my goals when first elected was to push for sales tax as the number one revenue producer for the Village. It is presently number one and I would like it remain that way. Commercial business creates jobs,pays real estate taxes and brings in sales tax. The best of three worlds.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.Candidate did not respond.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?The Village Board and myself four years ago quickly came to the conclusion that "Wants are many, needs are few" and have tried to govern and provide for the needs first within the fiscal restraints of the Village.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Candidate did not respond.