David LeClerq: 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: Gilbert'sWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Gilberts Village Board (4-year Terms)Age: 38Family: Married, 4 children.Occupation: Firefighter/ParamedicEducation: Candidate did not respond.Civic involvement: Planning CommissionElected 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 Fiscal responsibilityKey Issue 2 GrowthKey Issue 3 Lower taxesQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?My drive and commitment to make Gilberts a benchmark community for northern Kane county.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.Unsure until I see our budget.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.More police presence, since our town is split between I-90. The need for more Firefighter/Paramedics on duty.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?I am unsure at this time.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?I don't have one good idea, I believe the board as a whole has many great ideas we can look forward too.