Daniel Fitzgerald: 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: BarringtonWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Barrington Township Board (4-year Terms)Age: Candidate did not respond.Family: Married, two children.Occupation: Attorney.Education: Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign Juris Doctor, University of Notre Dame Master of Business Administration, DePaul UniversityCivic involvement: Commissioner, Village of Barrington Zoning Board of Appeals: 2004 to 2008Elected offices held: Trustee, Barrington Township: 2008 to PresentHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: No.Candidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Service to Township residents and fiscal responsibility.Key Issue 2 Candidate did not respond.Key Issue 3 Candidate did not respond.Questions Answers Name the three most important goals or objectives this board should tackle in the coming term. Prioritize them, and briefly discuss why you believe each to be critical, and how the board should go about addressing them.Candidate did not respond.In the 21st Century, with municipalities gobbling up vacant land, why are townships needed? Should they be serving a new role? If so, what?Townships are the government sector closest to the people.What should be the primary responsibility of township government?Townships provide social services and financial assistance to those in need.In these hard economic times, can you identify some township expenses/programs that could be trimmed or eliminated to reduce the tax burden?Townships are currently the "lowest cost" government sector to the taxpayers.What specific background or experience do you bring that makes you the best qualified candidate to serve as an elected official in the township?My qualifications include my current and ongoing service as a Barrington Township Trustee from 2008 to present, my service as a Village of Barrington Zoning Board of Appeals Commissioner from 2004 to 2008, and my diversified educational and employment background.