Jerry Johnson: 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: AntiochWebsite: http://www.jerryjohnsonforantioch.comOffice sought: Antioch Village Board (4-year Terms)Age: 41Family: I am a proud family man with a huge family that I adore and am very close with. This great family consists of: ~My wife, Megan Johnson ~My mother and father ~Four sisters ~One brother ~Sixteen nephews and nieces ~A dog named TabascoOccupation: ~Owner HJ Development and Management, Inc.(Telecom Company) ~HJ contracts include Lambs Farm. ~Owner 899 Partners, Inc. - Real Estate Managing Company with ownership in buildings located in downtown Antioch. ~Marketing Manager - The Lodge of AntiochEducation: Antioch High School, Class of 1989 DePaul University Graduate- Bachelor of Science in Marketing, 1994 Real Estate Graduate of Century 21 Tri-TownCivic involvement: ~Appointed to the Parks and Recreation Board (Currently in 2nd term) ~Antioch's Neighborhood WatchElected offices held: NoneHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 To promote growth in local businesses and to bring in new businesses to create more jobs and increase revenue in the village.Key Issue 2 Looking to create free bus service within the village.Key Issue 3 Assist the administration in obtaining property or existing structure for a community center in the Village.Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?By living in the Village of Antioch I see needed changes. These needed changes will require more revenue. With my business experience I can generate growth in existing businesses while promoting new business. Part of this will be simply opening better lines of communication between the village officials and the business owners.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 think the current tax structure is right where it should be in today's economy.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.Reducing speed levels within the village. Working with school bus companies to better mark bus stops.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?If elected, I will make sure to analyze the budget to determine what actions need to be taken.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?I think bringing a free bus service and a community center would benefit by giving family more options.