Arnulfo R. Noble: 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: Oakbrook TerraceWebsite: noble4mayor.comTwitter: Candidate did not respond.Facebook: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Oakbrook Terrace Mayor Age: 69Family: I am divorced 2012.Occupation: Chairman Planning Zoning of City of Oakbrook TerraceEducation: Bachelor of Commercial ScienceMajor in ManagementCivic involvement: President of the Seniors Club of Oakbrook Terrace Yr 2008-2010Commissioner of Oakbrook Terrace Park District YR 2005-2007President of the Batangas Club of the Midwest- Illinois YR 2013-2015Elected offices held: Chairman Commissioner of Planning Zoning of City of Oakbrook Terrace, IL.Year 2013- to PresentAppointed Commissioner of the Oakbrook Terrace Park DistrictYear 2005-2007Elected City Treasurer of City of Oakbrook Terrace, Il. year 1987-1992Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?As a 38 year resident taxpayer with public service experience in OBT.I support 2 term limit for the Mayor's position. New ideas new faces better for the City. I oppose pay to play politics. I support elimination of waste duplication in the City's budget. By eliminating unnecessary expenditures the residents will see more services potential for lowered taxes. I oppose Photo Red Light Cameras it will cause financial harm to our residents, businesses visitors. How many $100 tickets do you want to pay this year?How would you describe the condition of your community's budget, and what are the most important specific actions the town should take to assure providing the level of services that people want?The condition of our community's budget is filled with waste duplication. With a population of 2,100 our administration adopted salary without pension benefits for FY2016-2017 is $437,697. 106.8% increased from FY 2013-2014 budget which is $211,612. With this salary expenses the City could improve the infrastructure of the City like for example adding side walks, having security cameras on main entrance and exits of the City, reviving the seniorsgroup and having more activities for the young adults and children of City of Oakbrook Terrace. The figures above are in the top administration level/ appointed by the Mayor.Where, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?The current budget could be trim because is filled with waste which can be restructured without adversely affecting city services.The infrastructure of the City like for example side walks and drainage does not have enough money or budget.Describe your leadership style and explain how you think that will be effective in producing effective actions and decisions with your village board or city council.My leadership style: I will continue to provide stability, accountability and common sense to the City. Be committed to looking for innovative ways of generating income, while continuing to provide cost effective programs and services ( my #1 priority ).What is one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Two term limits for the Mayor's office. New face, new ideas by changing official helps to stop someone who are in the office too long and who start looking out for themselves instead of the residents. Oppose red light cameras will cause financial harm to our residents, businesses and visitors. Elimination of waste duplication on the City's budget the residents will see more services and the potential for lowered taxes. And lastly oppose to pay to play politics unfortunately our Mayor has received totaling $171,992.40 campaign funds from 268 contributors within the last 8 years per the state's website www.il.gov search under "election and voting" for contributions to Tony RagucciWhat other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?I will continue to work hard to strengthen the programs offered by the City. Pursue networking opportunities with other cities, villages and local agencies. I willdedicate myself to work honestly and responsibly for all residents of City of Oakbrook Terrace.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.Pope Francis of the Roman CatholicWhat is the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Being the youngest among the 8 siblings of my parents. Patience is virtue.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?Believe in God and pray all the timeWhat was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Math- I have 34 years of professional experienced in financial areas.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?To be honest, truthful and believe in God.