Robert Nunamaker: 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: fox river groveWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Fox River Grove Village President (4-year Term)Age: 78Family: Married, three children. 9 grandchildrenOccupation: retiredEducation: BSEECivic involvement: School board, lions,MCC class leaderElected offices held: Dist. 3 School Board President, Fox River GroveHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: noCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Economic DevelopmentKey Issue 2 Downtown redevelpomentKey Issue 3 Stable, balanced budgetQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I have four years experience in the jobGiven 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.As a non home rule Village, we have no control of this, and just get the 1% the state providesTalking 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.people crossing route 14 and route 22. We need improved intersections with "traffic calming" devicesIn 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?Budget reductions can be and will come from continuing automation of operations.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?I am talking about all the good ideas right now.