Jim Lorenz: 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: WayneWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Twitter: Candidate did not respond.Facebook: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Wayne Trustee Age: Candidate did not respond.Family: SpouseDaughter in CollegeSon in High SchoolOccupation: Employee Benefits ConsultantEducation: University of IllinoisCivic involvement: Wayne Parks CommissionMooseheart Lodge MemberWayne Area Conservancy FoundationElected offices held: Commissioner of Wayne Parks Past President and Treasurer of current and prior homeowner's associationsQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I believe the residents are frustrated with lack of transparency, accountability and encouraging community engagement. I feel these issues are key to a positive small town community. I hope to bring these qualities back to Wayne.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 property taxes in Wayne are incredibly high compared to neighboring communities. It affects the property value and the ability to sell a home. This increasing trend needs to be addressed.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?Living in a small town, I believe residents have a closer relationship with our local police. One of the benefits of living in a small town. I continue to be concerned with the current state of our pension liability.Where, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?Budgeting doesn't appear to be the problem. It is the choice of expenditures that needs to be addressed.What is one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Candidate did not respond.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Candidate did not respond.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.Candidate did not respond.What is the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Candidate did not respond.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?Candidate did not respond.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Candidate did not respond.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Candidate did not respond.