Stephen L. Guranovich: 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: South barringtonWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: South Barrington Village boardAge: 60Family: Married to Catherine for 36 years, Children Amy Stephen M.Occupation: Account ExecutiveEducation: Bachelor of Arts in Economics Business, Elmhurst CollegeCivic involvement: Board Member, Michael Joseph Foundation 1999 - PresentSouth Barrington appointed Plan Commissioner 1995-2003Elected offices held: South Barrington Village Trustee, 2003 - PresentHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Fiscal responsibilityKey Issue 2 Maintain proper level of public safetyKey Issue 3 Measured growthQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?Two terms (8 years) as elected trustee, played leadership role during some of the toughest times our village has faced.8 years as Plan Commissioner prior to election as trusteeGiven 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.Our local sales taxes are appropriate at this point.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.Maintaining proper level of police staffing.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?We has always run a lean organization, which is one of the main reasons we are currently in good financial shape compared to many municipalitiesWhat#146;s one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?More citizen involement in government