George Brust: Candidate Profile

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:BioKey IssuesQA Bio City: HampshireWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Hampshire Village Board (4-year Terms)Age: Candidate did not respond.Family: Married to Barbara and have 3 adult childrenOccupation: RetiredEducation: Some collegeCivic involvement: Coon Creek Country Days, Metro West Council of Government Legislative Committee, Chairman of the joint Hampshire Village/ Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee, Chairman Hampshire Public Safety Committee, Liason with the Kane County Office Of Emergency Management,Precinct Committeeman,Kane County Voter Registrar, Election judge (past),helped Hampshire as an "Important Bird Area" with the Wilderness Foundation and the Audubon Society (Plaque is at the Hampshire Forest Preserve)Elected offices held: Hampshire Village Board Trustee (2005-present)Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 To continue to promote economic development growth in Hampshire .Key Issue 2 Maintain the level of Village Services in the face of reduced funding from the State and property de-valuationKey Issue 3 Candidate did not respond.Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?My inquiring mind, I very seldom take things at face value. My track record of the past eight years has been and will continue to be respectful and responsive to resident concerns. No question goes unanswered without personal involvement.Given the delicate balance between the need for revenue and over-taxing local businesses, what is your opinion of your community's present level of local sales taxes? Is the tax just right, too low or too high? Explain.There is no move underfoot to increase the sales tax percentage at a local level. This would require a referendum since we are not Home Rule.Talking with your friends and neighbors, what seems to be their biggest public safety concern? Explain the concern as you see it, and discuss how you think it should be addressed.Internet and telephone scams directed at the elderly. Public information thru newspapers and local seminars are our best way of communicating on these issues.In these tight economic times, municipal budgets have to be prioritized. Where, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?The Village of Hampshire is currently working with a bare bones budget and we have prioritized as we are able.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?To gradually change from conventional to LED lighting for street lights and interior lighting in Village owned buildings.