Bernard Kerman: 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 BarringtonWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: South Barrington Village Board Age: 71Family: Wife: Iris Daughter: BonnieOccupation: SalesEducation: Masters of ManagementCivic involvement: Candidate did not respond.Elected offices held: Village TrusteeQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?Fiscally conservative.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.Too high......especially those living in the 55 and older community of "The Regency of the Woods of South Barrington". Most of those residents are retired and on fixed incomes.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?Our police force is top notch. With the section of Chief Roman as our new head, is an indication of the Department's quest for continued improvement. Our fire protection is handled by various departments. Each one serves with distinction.Where, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?For many years, we have looked twice at where and when our money is spent. The number one issue that the Mayor and Board has to deal with is our financial responsibility to the community. And, I believe the current administration has handled it in the highest level of competence, as evident by our current financial status. Sure someone could always find some items in the budget to trim and some items to expand. However, I believe our current budget is adequately and properly balanced.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Candidate did not respond.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?I have been fighting for some type of sound barrier erected along the east side of Rt. 59 between Wood Oaks and Arboretum Drives for my constituents.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.Mayor McCombieWhat's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Honesty and integrity.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?Learning how to play piano and being a better student in school.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?"American History" Learn from the past. Realize what a great nation we live in. No need to "fundamentally change it"!If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Work hard and honestly.