Joseph Abbate: 2025 candidate for South Barrington village board
Bio
Office sought: South Barrington village board (Vote for 3)
City: South Barrington
Age: 70
Occupation: Retired
Previous offices held: Village Trustee, Finance Committee, Deputy Mayor
What is the most serious issue your community will face in the coming years and how should the village board respond to it?
Development of large lots. Support the village requirements.
How would you describe the state of your community's finances? What should be the top priorities for spending during the next few years? Are there areas of spending that need to be curtailed?
Excellent! No!
What do you see as the most important infrastructure project the community must address? Why and how should it be paid for? Conversely, during these uncertain economic times, what project(s) can be put on the back burner?
Development of vacant land! Stay with comp plan!
Describe your experience working in a group setting to determine policy. What is your style in such a setting to reach an agreement and manage local government? Explain how you think that will be effective in producing effective actions and decisions with your village board.
Gather as much information as you can and weigh the pros and cons.
What makes you the best candidate for the job?
Experience!
What’s one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?
A food store close by!