Scott Adams: 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: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Libertyville Village Board Age: 66Family: Lived in Lake County all my lifeOccupation: BankerEducation: College4 yearsCivic involvement: Mainstreet Libertyville, Brainard community Center, LF/LB Chamber, HP Chamber, Dist. 128, Libertyville Little League, GLSA, Dist. 70 Partners for Excellence In EducationElected offices held: Dist. 128 School Board 8 years, Committeeman 4yearsQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I have lived here all my life and have always been involved in what makes Libertyville great.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.The village portion of a tax bill is very small. The majority of the bill goes towards schools, library etc. Probably too high but that is the system we are under.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?We are fortunate to have excellent police and fire depts. Very professional and run well.Where, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?A few years ago we had to trim all budgets and have learned to live leaner. I believe we have done a good job maintaining a balanced. budget and have helped our businesses survive and grow.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?We have a very vibrant downtown which is one of the reasons people move to Libertyville. For the downtown to remain successful we need to make sure we have adequate parking for future growth. We also have to be mindful when building use changes and how tis can impact all aspects of the downtown.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Maintaining the relationship we have with our major businesses and encouraging growth.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.N/AWhat's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Family comes first and be true to your values.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?More educationWhat was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?History it told me where we came from and how to learn from past experiences.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Live life to the fullest and be true to yourself