Karen Arnet: 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: Hoffman EstatesWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Twitter: Candidate did not respond.Facebook: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Hoffman Estates Village Board Age: 51Family: Candidate did not respond.Occupation: Candidate did not respond.Education: Candidate did not respond.Civic involvement: Candidate did not respond.Elected offices held: Candidate did not respond.Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I am hard working, dedicated, compassionate and very detailed oriented. I have lived and grown up in the Village of Hoffman Estates and have been volunteering in the Village since 2003.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.compared to other communities I find it very suitableRate 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 have a wonderful Police Fire department. Both departments are very well trained and keep their training updated. Provide and train local businesses in how to use an AED/CPR along with first aid training. It may take a while but it will save lives.some other safety concerns are homeowners letting their dogs run wild with no leashes and also kids running and playing up and down the streetsWhere, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?I would like to see more money in the budget for future emergency and disaster prepardness plans.What is one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Having more clean up days to help our community look even prettier than it does now.Having a group put together that check on elderly neighborsWhat other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?to get more community involvement with Village functions.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.Bill McLeodWhat is the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Not to judge people by color or what they look like.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?my familyWhat was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?I didnt really have a favorite subject, but I like to exercise so I would go with gym even though its not a subject.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?I dont have kids my for my nieces and nephews, I would just be yourself, be honest and work hard.