Angela Trillhaase: Candidate Profile

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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:BioQA Bio City: LibertyvilleWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/events/332481346942549/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcomingOffice sought: Libertyville Village Board Age: 53Family: My husband, Walter Trillhaase is a Police Commander in Deerfield, and we have been married for 30 years. Our oldest daughter, Kiersten, is a Police Officer in Highland Park. Our youngest daughter, Kelly is a senior at National Louis University. Both girls attended Carmel Catholic High School. Kiersten graduated from the honors program at DePaul. Walt and I met in college - we both graduated from The College of New Jersey and relocated to Illinois in 1985.Occupation: Client ExecutiveEducation: Bachelors of Science, The College of New Jersey MBA, Keller Graduate School of BusinessCivic involvement: Big Brothers/Big Sisters Green Oaks Libertyville Trusted Referral Network Libertyville Business Incubator Mentor, Sarah E Goode STEM Academy/Chicago Co-Founder, A-MAY-ZING Mundelein Day of Caring Former Board Member, Village of MundeleinElected offices held: Trustee, Village of MundeleinQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I am a business owner in town, I have great pride in Libertyville, and I have Village Board experience. I am a seasoned business executive who has a passion for problem solving and have NO experience in the politics of Libertyville, which can add a fresh perspective.What is your opinion of your community's present level of local sales and property taxes? Is the tax just right, too low or too high? Explain.Our taxes are very high, however, I understand that as property values decline, that does not lessen the burden on required services, such as police and fire. Libertyville residents enjoy an excellent quality of life, which comes at a price. Having said that, I would be very interested in taking a look at our budget with an eye to investigating any expenses that could be lowered or eliminated so the tax burden could be lowered as well.Rate the efficiency of your town's police and fire coverage. Are the departments well prepared for the next decade? What, if anything, should be changed? Do you have specific public safety concerns?Our police and fire coverage speaks for itself in the low crime rate and lack of "noise" generated when a gap in coverage is evident. As for preparation for the next decade, I would be willing to explore that further as a trustee. I do not have specific public safety concerns, nor have I heard of any from other residents.Where, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?I think our current board has been fiscally responsible and do not see any glaring frivolous expenses. My experience tells me that sometimes you have to be "on the inside" to see the complete picture, and I am willing to do just that with a seat on the Board.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?I am not sure that no one is talking about it, but how does Libertyville compare in "Best Practices". Since we do not have any major crises at the moment, now's a good time to look at that.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Commuter rail and parking issues are still a challenge for those who commute to the city. I'd like to see what creative solutions we might be able to use to ease the parking burden.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.Anna Marie ChavezWhat's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Tell the truthIf life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?taking better care of my health - working out consistently throughout my life.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?English - if you can't communicate, it sure makes everything else more difficult.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Be honest - to yourself and all those you encounter.