John E. Cichowski: 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: East DundeeWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: East Dundee Village boardAge: 59Family: Married, four children, eight grandchildrenOccupation: MechanicEducation: Senior Associate, Heavy Equipment, Ford Heavy Truck University, 1992. Certified Associate, Heavy Equipment,Ford Heavy Truck University, 1991. Technical Engineering and Drafting, Elgin Community College, Specialized vehicle/product trainingCivic involvement: Dundee Township Lions, Carpentersville Moose #1958Elected offices held: Trustee, Village of East Dundee, 2007-2011Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Economics Development - Wal Mart to expand to a super store location, to help improve parking by requesting IDOT study of a Traffic Light on Rt 25, the loading docks to expand 15 ft. in order to receive 53 ft. Trailers.Annex Agreement to expand the growth of the Village and Tax Dollar Revenue.Key Issue 2 Better Communication - Newsletter for the Residents and Businesses. A Business Directory of Local Services."" Go Back To The Basics"" Community Events for the Residents i.e. Entertainment at the Village Depot, Music and Food, Movies etc.To assist Santa's Village in their new endeavors.Key Issue 3 Police Consolidation - Study funded by Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, Budget impact from consolidation of Sleepy Hollow, East/West Dundee, East Dundee's 2010-2011 Budget $1,899,282(proposed saving of $633 per officer)These Figures by WRB-LLC. A need to enhance Analysis of cost and operational and deployment details.Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I would like to continue the community programs that have been put in place and possibly add new ones, amending the established ones as needed.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 tax rate is reasonable at this time, however, should circumstances change, the current rate should be revisited at that time.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.Neighborhood road maintenance, the quality of our water and the water/sewer rate currently seem to be the number one concern. Up to date and more detailed additional documentation as to the everyday workings of their Village needs to be presented to the residents for a more informed public.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?Perhaps by employing/using the talents and education of the local residents, we would be better able to utilize our current expenses and possibly provide more monies for the peoples Community Events. Also, to adjust the Village Hall hours to include one evening per week to accomodate working families.What#146;s one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?To Present a Community Event.June 16,2011, Local Bandito Barney's Beach Club Bordelo or Diamond Jim's Gas Grill and the Meadowdale International Raceway Assc. at Village Depot. Confirm date on 2/6/11Look into the traffic flow from the Beverly Rd. exit offI 90 versus Route 25 exit.