Jeffrey Jensen: 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: Fox LakeWebsite: http://www.commonesense4foxlake.comOffice sought: Fox Lake Village Board (4-year Terms)Age: 45Family: Married, wife Heather, two daughters, 14 9Occupation: Self employed remodeling contractorEducation: Graduated Grant Community High School, attended College of Lake CountyCivic involvement: Softball coach 3 years, volunteer Cheer Dad for Grant Junior Bulldogs, Mayor's Challenge Fox Lake, Sand Bag volunteerElected offices held: Candidate did not respond.Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: Candidate did not respond.Candidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Hire an economic developer to help promote our town, fill store fronts and vacant lots.Key Issue 2 Open forum of government between department heads - keep residents informed and listen to their concerns.Key Issue 3 Expanding our tax base by looking into developing more of a larger industrial community. Reasoning behind this it that the industrrial community to do require all the services residential devlopements do.Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I am a lifelong resident of Fox Lake. I have acquired 30+ years of political experience through two generations of my families involvement in local politics.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.I believe in this economy that every situation needs to be evaluated. But I also know that many people come to Fox Lake for the lower sales tax. This enables Fox Lake to attract more consumers, which in-turn will help grow our economy. For this reason I would keep the sales tax as is.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.The biggest public saftey concern is the crime rate in and around multiple family dwellings. We need more neighborhood watch groups with better communication between residence and the police department.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 budget can be trimmed by allowing competitive bidding for village projects and purchases. And we do not give enough money to economic development and help people who need it the most, such as seniors, and the handicap.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?The idea I have it to find grant money that would help fund a community rec center with activities for our youth. For example, pool, indoor basketball, soccer etc.