Virginia Christensen: 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: WheatonWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Wheaton parksAge: 63Family: Married for 27 years, three children, six grandchildrenOccupation: Staff accountantEducation: Associate degreeCivic involvement: Wheaton Community Relations Commission, DuPage County Geneology Society, Adams Park PreservationElected offices held: Carol Stream Park District Commissioner for 18 yearsHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 I don't have a campaign issue other than the fact that there has not been a woman on WPD board for a very long time and it is time.Key Issue 2 I have an interest in the Hubble site as open space and recreational usage.Key Issue 3 Study the incorporation of the Wheaton Center for History to be under the operation of the Wheaton Park District to continue it existance.Questions Answers What programs aren#146;t paying for themselves? Would you keep, eliminate or change them? How and why?I do not have enough information on this matter at this timeIs there any additional open space the park district needs to acquire? Please describe.I think that the Hubble site should continue to be open space.Are there any unmet recreational needs? If yes, what are they and how would you propose paying for them? Or, should they wait until the economy improves?The Wheaton Park District has programs for all ages and all levels of participation.Would you support sharing/pooling resources (i.e. printing, vehicles) with other local governments (school districts, village, etc.)? If so, what areas would you consider combining or merging to save money or improve efficiency?Yes. Continued communication with all local government is necessary, particularly in the current economic environment,to find areas where cooperation can make the best use of individual resources for the tax payer.If you are a newcomer, what prompted you to run for the park board? If you're an incumbent, list your accomplishments or key initiatives in which you played a leadership role.I am running for the board because I believe there is a need for a woman on the board and to help by working with fellow Board members and the Staff of the Park District to continue to serve the community by offering services and programs for all ages.