Steven Sintetas: 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: long groveWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Long Grove Village Board Age: 52Family: wife Joan Daughters:Alexis,Ashley,StephanieOccupation: president/owner worldwide/exam oneEducation: medical degree from university of northwest school of medicine, Tampico Mexico. Attended University of IL Chicago, as well as Loyola university, and Moraine valley cc. Graduated fron St Laurence high school 1980Civic involvement: member of NAIFA, Volunteer usher at Ascension Greek orthodox church, LincolnshireElected offices held: noneQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?Being self employed for the last 25 years, I have developed a keen sense on problem solving and cutting thru red tape. While being fiscally responsible.I listen and incorporate everyone's reasonable opinion to find a solutionWhat is your opinion of video gambling in Long Grove? As a trustee would you actively seek to repeal gambling, expand it, or leave it alone for now? Explain your thinking.I think video gambling is good for the local businesses and I would leave it aloneWhere, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?I have not dissected the budget to render an opinion on where or how it can be trimmed. As well as to what is underfundedIs the historic district on the right track? Explain how, in your opinion, Long Grove gets its "downtown" roaring again.I think it is on the right track, and with careful planning,development and investment, by the village and property owner, it will succeed.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?convince myself of the conviction of the community and move forward and avoid gridlockWhat other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?facilitating understanding and cooperation between all constituencies.IE board members resident property owners, developers.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.governor RaunerWhat's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?work ethicIf life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?spending more time with my daughters when they were younger.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?history, because it repeats .If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?be yourself, and trust your instincts, and never back down. No is not an answer its a challenge and an opportunity.