Michael Hoffmann: 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: WarrenvilleWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Twitter: Candidate did not respond.Facebook: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Warrenville Mayor Age: 59Family: Candidate did not respond.Occupation: retired electrical business owner and electricianEducation: high school graduate4-year electrical apprenticeship leading to be a licensed electrician and business ownerCivic involvement: I am currently the ward 3 Alderman. Prior to this I was an activist in county and city government regarding the west branch DuPage River flooding.Elected offices held: Ward 3 aldermanQuestions Answers How should the city develop its Old Town/Civic Center area at Batavia and Warrenville roads?Develop the Old Town/Civic Center into a walkable downtown business section. Focusing on entertainment and retail shopping along the DuPage River.Where, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?Consultants and unnecessary expenses in regard to Route 56.What makes you the best candidate for the job?It is my desire to listen to the citizens and provide factual information in the monthly newsletter Hometown Happenings.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.When I was a business owner, I lead by example. I've tried to lead the same as in my current position of ward 3 alderman. I initiated putting a referendum for a park on the November 8, 2016 ballot so the citizens would have a voice in whether they agreed with it or not. They overwhelmingly voted in favor for a park by 64%. I think it is important for government to listen to its citizens. Unfortunately, the current Mayor is ignoring what the majority of the citizens voted in favor of in the November, 2016 referendum and instead he is pushing his own agenda of dense housing.What is one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Citizens have voiced there opinion to me regarding their desire to have a leaf collection service. I strongly concur with this idea while the current Mayor apposes it.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Economic Taxation Objectives:Lower Warrneville's tax rate that is up to 96% higher than Lisle, Naperville and WoodridgeEstablish an economic plan that would promote development without TIFsYes To A Park; No To Dense Housing:64% of citizens voted for a park yet they are being ignoredI will listen to the citizens and turn the Musselman site into a park for current and future generations to enjoyPermanently Stop The Roundabout:It is not a dead issue; it is merely on hold, waiting for grant fundingI will do what most citizens want--No roundabout!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?Don't poke holes in the bottom of the boat you're floating in.