Thomas Beyer: 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: LibertyvilleWebsite: thomasbeyerforlibertyville.usOffice sought: Libertyville Village Board Age: 53Family: Married for 31 years to Kris Two grown daughters who were raised in LibertyvilleOccupation: Investment Executive with National SecuritiesEducation: Attended College of Lake County and Western Illinois University Series 3,6,7 and 63 Securities Licenses Registered life, health and variable agentCivic involvement: Candidate did not respond.Elected offices held: Candidate did not respond.Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I'm a long term resident of 25 years and graduate of LHS. I grew up in Libertyville And know the issues facing our village. I'm not connected to the village board or endorsed by our current or former mayor. I have an extensive background in finance But all in all i'm just a regular guy.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.Everyone would like lower taxes And one way to accomplish this Would be by pursuing efficiencies And sharing resources with other Government bodies.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?Both departments are very efficient from a public view. I would have to dig into the data And gather more information to develop a long range plan.Where, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?I would have to study the budget details before Making recommendations to add or subtract Funding from each department.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?The redevelopment of the northern shopping area.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Improving communication between the village and its residents. Explaining the why in real terms.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.President ObamaWhat's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Candidate did not respond.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?Candidate did not respond.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Candidate did not respond.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?There are no shortcuts