Sonia Sandoval: 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: Round LakeWebsite: http://www.COMMUNITYCOMMITMENT.ORGOffice sought: Round Lake Village Board (4-year Terms)Age: 55Family: Married to Salvador,two children Anthony AmandaOccupation: Fourteen years of supervisory experience that included 10 years of customer service/call center and production management. Worked as a contractor in an established Round Lake company. Working in the Praise Program-Religious Education Office.Education: Took spring and fall courses @ Harper Fundamentals of Material Management/Prod Control Concepts 92-93 Roberto Clemente H.S. 1977Civic involvement: St Joseph Pastoral Council Member, Lector- Sunday am mass,Women of St JosephElected offices held: Trustee Village of Round Lake 2009 - CurrentHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: No.Candidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Embrace the concept of community.Develop more community wide events to bring neighbors togetherCelebrate the diversity of the communityKey Issue 2 Conduct a complete 10 year study of critical Capital/Infrastructure expenditures. Structure asmart? plan to fundPrioritize projects by severityKey Issue 3 Develop a long term staffing plan for the village. No interruption in village services Quality service most economically possibleQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I think for myself, I listen to what is being discussed and I make a decision.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.Bring in Economic Development, Increase sales taxes diversify village tax base to reduce dependence on property tax.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.Not enough Police. Concerned that areas are only checked @ 2am. Roads are in poor shapeIn 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?Candidate did not respond.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?I don't know if anyone is talking about it, but the Community Commitment Party is, dedicated to serving ALL the residents of Round Lake by being committed to 3 simple goals; Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Proud of our Past and creating a Path for the Future Building a Sense of Community