Austin V. Stanton Jr.: 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: Des PlainesWebsite: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Austin-V-Stanton-Jr-for-Des-Plaines-8th/170887046283291Office sought: Des Plaines Alderman, Ward 8Age: 54Family: Married for 22 years. 1 daughterOccupation: Construction ExecutiveEducation: Bach. of ArchitectureCivic involvement: Board of Directors, Chicagoland Construction Safety CouncilMember No Flood Zone GroupMember Earthwatch InstituteAccredited Professional, US Green Building CouncilElected offices held: None to dateHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Infrastructure Improvement to Alleviate Flooding in the 8th WardKey Issue 2 Allocation of The Casino RevenueKey Issue 3 Managing the City's budgetQuestions Answers How should Des Plaines use its casino revenues? Name your top three priorities.Improve the city's aging infrastructure.Cover the pension plan shortfalls.Invest in green/sustainable services and programs.How should the city approach developing the land surrounding the casino?Attract recreational and hospitality businesses.Should the city address the question of ethics surrounding the casino, as regards public officials?Yes.What should the city do to improve the performance of its failing tax increment financing districts? Do you see the need for any other TIF districts in the city?Improve the infrastructure and market the O'Hare expansion and Casino to attract new businesses that will benefit from these enterprises.What is the most pressing issue for residents in your ward and how would you like to address it?Ongoing basement and street flooding is the most important issue in the 8th Ward. I would make it a priority to get the necessary testing performed and then work to correct the specific problems.