Tom McDonough: 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: LincolnshireWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Lincolnshire Village boardAge: 54Family: Married, Two childrenOccupation: InsuranceEducation: Bachelor of Science, Political Science, Northern Illinois University, 1978Civic involvement: Various local CharitiesElected offices held: Trustee, Village of LincolnshireHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Protect the financial interests and quality of life issues for the residents of LincolnshireKey Issue 2 Candidate did not respond.Key Issue 3 Candidate did not respond.Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?Experience on the Village Board, as well as experience running a business with significant revenue and expenses.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.The sales taxes in Lincolnshire are competitive with area Villages.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.Continuing services in a time of great financial stress on local municipalities.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 budget has been trimmed and recreation needs more moneyWhat#146;s one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Becoming more involved in the finances of the state through greater involvement in Springfield budgeting. The state finances have been a mess for several years yet road construction projects were done last year that were unnecessary.