Harry Leopold: 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: HuntleyWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Huntley Village Board Age: 78Family: Children, Melissa and Michael. Grandchildren,Kaylyn,Sherri,Brett,Molly,Jordan,Brianna,Julie, and BrandonOccupation: Retired, Information Systems ExecutiveEducation: MBA, University of Chicagoost Graduate, MBA, University of ChicagoCivic involvement: Trustee, Village of Huntley, 12 years, Director, Sun City Community Association, 6 years, Home Owners Association President, Palatine, Feed the Homeless, Elgin,Elected offices held: Candidate did not respond.Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?My practical Work Experience, my Education, my 12 years experience serving in the position, my health, my interest in my community and my energyWhat 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.Sales, ok. Property, just right, we have lowered property taxes in 6 or more of the last 8 yearsRate 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?Excellent efficiency and well preparedWhere, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?Having gone thru several meetings on the budget and making recommendations for changes including reductions and increases, I feel the budget is just rightWhat's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Form a partnership with conservation districts to manage and maintain our large wetlandsWhat other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Wetland maintenance Renewing infrastructure of our core downtown Ensureing a smooth transition at the expiration of our southern TIF Acquiring a Hotel/Convention Center Replacing Ash trees Improving services and offering new services upon becoming Home Rule Continuing to attract businesses Continuing to maintain high standards for residential development Working together with the Village President and Trustees as a team Acquiring commuter rail service Bidding contracts on renewal to insure the best price/service Strategic planning Succession planning MorePlease name one current leader who most inspires you.Governor RaunerWhat's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?DisciplineIf life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?Cut out mistakes and capatilize on opportunitiesWhat was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Physics, not muchIf you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Love God, family and country