John (Jack) Tatooles: 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: InvernessWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Inverness Village President (4-year Term)Age: 70Family: Married;3 children;two grandchildrenOccupation: Attorney at LawEducation: Juris Doctor, The John Marshall Law SchoolCivic involvement: VFW, American Legion, Various Professional OrganizationsElected offices held: Mayor, Village of Inverness last 16 years.Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Although unopposed, I am dedicated to the continued sound financial stability of the Village as well as maintaining the AAA Bond rating of the Village.Key Issue 2 Candidate did not respond.Key Issue 3 Candidate did not respond.Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?My 16 years of experience as Mayor and my professional background.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.Inverness has very little commercial establishments that would generate sales taxes.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 Inverness Police Department has been overwhlemingly received by our residents and there does not appear to be any resident concerns relative to safety.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 is very vigilant when it comes to spending and has enjoyed balanced budgets without increasing tax levies.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Candidate did not respond.