Catherine Kluczny: 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: AddisonWebsite: http://unitedaddison.comOffice sought: Addison Village Board (4-year Terms)Age: Candidate did not respond.Family: Married, three grown childrenOccupation: Certified Public AccountantEducation: B.A. Accounting/Sociology, Dominican University (F/K/A Rosary College), 1985Civic involvement: Commissioner of the Planning Zoning Commission of the Village of Addison Member, Government Relations Committee'tooling Manufacturing Association Chairman, St. Philip the Apostle Parish Finance CommitteeElected offices held: Candidate did not respond.Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Revitalizing underutilized retail centersKey Issue 2 Maintaining financial responsibility and accountabilityKey Issue 3 Redeveloping the old industrial areaQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?My financial background enables me to continue to assist in the maintenance of financial responsibility and accountability. As a lifelong resident of Addison, I have strong roots in the community and look forward to "Advancing the Addison Advantage".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.I believe Addison's present level of local sales tax is just right. Addison has maintained a AAA bond rating and maintained services without increasing taxes.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.Candidate did not respond.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?Candidate did not respond.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Candidate did not respond.