Kathryn Michaely: 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: Prospect HeightsWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Prospect Heights Treasurer Age: 79Family: I have two children, a son and a daughter, one son-in-law and one daughter-in-law. I have 4 grandchildren, two girls and two boys. I have been a widow for 14 years.Occupation: RetiredEducation: I have a Bachelor's degree from Elmhurst College and a MBA from Roosevelt University.Civic involvement: I served two full terms and am in my third term on the Rob Roy Condo Board. I served as President for 3 years and am presently their Treasurer. I also serve on St. Alphonsus committees, such as the Welcome Committee and a Faith Committee. I am on the Water Committee, Prospect Heights.Elected offices held: President, Rob Roy Condo Association (3 years). Treasurer, Rob Roy Condo Association (present), Board member (one year). Secretary, Rob Roy Social Recreation Committee.Questions Answers What issues are important to you as a candidate for this office?Control costs without compromising standards. Oversee the financial health of Prospect Heights. Become a positive influence in the planning and implementation of initiatives that will aid the continued growth and wellbeing of our City.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.Pope FrancisWhat's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Be honest and work hard.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?We all have small do-overs, this is what makes us the people we have become. I do not have any big things I would change.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?My favorite was Art. I realized I better find another subject because I would never make a living as an artist. I switched to business.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Enjoy your life, be comfortable with the person you are. Respect your family and friends.