William Carlson: 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: StreamwoodWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Streamwood Village Board (4-year Terms)Age: 83Family: Married to Caroline,55 years. Son, Robert and a daughter Catherine. Seven (7) grand children.Occupation: Aviation Safety Consultant,and Designated Airworthiness Representative(Maintenance)for the FAA.Education: Graduate, Northrop Institute of Technology.Civic involvement: Currently Member, Streamwood, Legislative and Public Safety Committees. Alternate Director,Joint Action Water Agency (JAWA). Member, Elgin Moose Lodge 799,and AmVets POST 277.Elected offices held: Village of Streamwood Trustee since the year 1989.Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: No.Candidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Maintain and ensure the Fiscal Stability of the Village of Streamwood.Key Issue 2 Provide a yearly balanced budget, while maintaining public services at their present levels or higher.Key Issue 3 Based on the present economy, pray to god, I am able to keep the first two issues.Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?Long-term resident with a vested interest in the community. 24 years of experience as a Village Trustee, providing the people of Streamwood with a balanced budget and minimal debt. Honest and open government.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.In comparison to the surrounding communities of Bartlett, Hanover Park, Elgin, Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg, I feel our tax rate comparative is fair and equitable.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.Unlicensed, uninsured motorists, and speeders. Effects public safety. Raises insurance costs. Enforced by the police and the court system.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?In 1989 I encouraged the,Village Board, to adopt a,Goals and Objectives Program,to prioritize the village needs and resources. Only after a series of meetings between the Village Board,Manager and Staff, using this process is the budget finalized for the coming year. All areas are prioritized as to the needs of our community.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Encourage the residents and property owners to maintain their properties at the highest level possible.