Q&A with Braun

1. Why are you running for this office, whether for re-election or election the first time? Is there a particular issue that motivates you, and if so, what is that? What will be your main priority in office?

I started out so that the Republican domination of DuPage County is challenged. As I learn more about the office I'm running for maintaining the open lands we have and acquiring more. As any taxpayer is concerned with use of our tax dollars so am I. I will be sure our tax dollars are spent wisely.

2. For incumbents and non-incumbents: If you are an incumbent, describe your main contributions. Tell us of important initiatives you've led. If you are not an incumbent, tell us what contributions you would make.

Oversight of a Republican dominated Commission.

3. What specific goals, i.e., potential land acquisition and/or existing preserve management and improvements, do you have in mind for your particular forest preserve district?

Presently there are properties that development has been canceled or postponed. I would like to see which of these properties could be acquired. Example Addison Golf coarse on Army Trail Road. Also I would look into purchasing lands around O'Hare to benefit the Bensenville area.

4. What are your thoughts on the forest preserve commission's decision to build an urban stream research center at the newly acquired Cenacle property in Warrenville?

Need more information about this project.

5. What are your thoughts on the best use of the St. James Farm and Dunham forest preserves, particularly in terms of public access?

Need to further research this.

6. Earlier this year, raises of about 3 percent were approved for forest preserve commissioners. Do you feel this pay hike is justified? If so, why? If not, why not?

Pay raises were not justified the previous salary & benefit package for a part-time position is sufficient.