John Derenoski: 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: HainesvilleWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Twitter: Candidate did not respond.Facebook: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Hainesville Village Board Age: 38Family: Candidate did not respond.Occupation: SalesEducation: AS Hotel Restaurant Management '98BS Hospitality Management '00Johnson and Wales University Providence RICivic involvement: Trustee Village of Hainesville 09-17Elected offices held: Trustee Village of HainesvilleQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I am currently on the board in the past 8 years we have kept the budget balanced and the village in a good financial position. Since taking office we have increased transparency by posting village meetings to our YouTube channel allowing residents to see meetings that they would normally not be able to attend.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.I believe the village portion on property taxes are fine as a member of the finance committee we strived to keep taxes as low as possible while not lowering the level of service for the residents.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?I believe that our police department is top notch and doing an excellent job. Our fire districts have always been there when needed.Where, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?I believe we present a balanced budget and trimming happens so that we can maintain our excellent financial position.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.Elon MuskWhat is the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Be kind to everyone.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?I wouldn't every decision in my life has led me to where I am and I am very happy with my life.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Music it taught me that even a small group of people can produce something beautiful.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Always be true to yourself.