Michael Rullman: 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: ElburnWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Elburn Village Board Age: 48Family: Candidate did not respond.Occupation: retiredEducation: Candidate did not respond.Civic involvement: my other volunteer work isn't directly applicable to the trustee position.Elected offices held: noneQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I would bring a new and differing perspective to the board. My background is mostly consulting and computer program/systems development and implementation. The key element there is to listen to the needs/wants and develop requirements and expectations collaboratively.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.Candidate did not respond.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?The police department would benefit from having their open positions filled and reduce the demands on those filling in the hours/shifts to cover vacancies.Where, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?Candidate did not respond.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 publish an electronic newsletter, so that the village could share information and upcoming events with the public. We are the stewards of the funds collected from the public to be used efficiently and effectively for the public good. The public should know how and why their money is being spent. Also any trends or items that the village service departments feel the public should be aware of could be publicized.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Candidate did not respond.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.Candidate did not respond.What's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?when you listen to someone with passion on a subject your bound to learn something interesting.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?I would use it to spend more time with my grandparents since i now know how finite the time was.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?reading, explore different ideas and perspectives and learn to appreciate perspectives as well as learning from others experiences.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Think before you act, then act decisively.