Charles Jacques: 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: Winfield, IL 60190Website: http://WinfieldFirst.ComOffice sought: Winfield Village Board (4-year Terms)Age: 53Family: Wife: Laura 3 children: Elizabeth - 26yrs; Marilyn - 24yrs; Charles - 20yrsOccupation: AttorneyEducation: BA- History Tulane University JD- The John Marshall Law SchoolCivic involvement: Plan Commission- Winfield Township District 94 School Board Poetry Center of Chicago- board member Chicago Academy for the Arts- board member Holy Cross Lutheran Church- board member Robert E. Jones DuPage Inns of CourtElected offices held: I was appointed to District 94 School board.Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Improve the image of the Village of Winfield by making the proceeding professional and the interactions with fellow Trustees and Staff collegial.Key Issue 2 Create sustainable revenuesKey Issue 3 Maintain Village infrastructureQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?Professional background; focus on problem solving and getting along with others; ability to compromise and communicateGiven 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.The rate is correct, but the amount of businesses is inadequate; we need more businesses to create more revenueTalking 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.Making sure that our police department remains properly trained and that their pensions which are now only 51% funded, are adequately funded in the future.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?We do not give enough money to infrastructure and many of our important positions at Village Hall are understaffed, and therefore, are unable to provide the quality and level of services needed by the community.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?leverage better technology in our Village to better serve and communicate with our residents