Lisa Guess: 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: South ElginWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: South Elgin Village Board Age: 55Family: Stanley (56), Husband Kelsi (31), Daughter Nathan (33), Son-In-Law McCormick (4), Grandson Madeline (2), GranddaughterOccupation: Administrative AssistantEducation: Some college at E.C.C. and College of DuPage.Civic involvement: South Elgin Village Trustee Village of South Elgin Liquor Commission South Elgin Village Trustee Liaison to Public Works, Parks and Rec, Finance, and Public SafetyElected offices held: South Elgin Village Trustee, 11 yearsQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?During my three terms on the village board, I have worked with staff and my fellow board members to make sound decisions for the village and the residents. Decisions that maintain or better the integrity and financial stability of the village. I am proud to say that I grew up in, and continue to live in the Village of South Elgin.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 tax rate at this time is just right. We are able to maintain the village at a highly acceptable level. With the .25% tax that goes to infrastructure and the MFT Funds, we are able to perform roadway and infrastructure maintainance at an appropriate level.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 think the efficiency is good and I have no public safety concerns. I have complete faith and trust in the Chief of Police, the Fire Chief and their commissions. They are always at the forefront of the latest of processes and technologies. Their biggest concern is the safety of the village and all the residents.Where, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?The current budget is right on target, this an area in which our Village Administrator and staff work very diligently. The budgets presented to the Trustees are always fiscally sound and responsible, there is no need for cuts and any areas that are slighted.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?I would like to see the village work in connection with the Kane County Forest Preserve District to connect the Illinois Prairie Path with the village center. Currently you have to go to the far northeast of the village to connect the Illinois Prairie Path and the Kane County Bike Path.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Currently the village runs extremely smooth and I would like to be part of continuing this.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.There is not a particular person that comes to mind. I will always be inspired by someone that is open and honest.What's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Be forthright and upstanding.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?I would not change anything in my life, everything has been a lesson and have made me the person that I am today.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Science, it helped me to learn to look at issues from all aspects, gather the information and then make a sound decision.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Always be honest, do not make rash decisions and always stand by your word.