Linda Painter: 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: HinsdaleWebsite: http://www.lindapainter.comOffice sought: DuPage Forest Preserve District 3Age: Candidate did not respond.Family: Married - three adult childrenOccupation: Forest Preserve Commissioner Registered Nurse - PediatricsEducation: Bachelor of Science in NursingCivic involvement: Timberlake Civic Association, President Kiwanis, Board Member Downers Grove Township Repub. Org., Secretary Timberlake Women?s Club Argonne National Lab Community Leaders Round Table South DuPage Women?s Republican Org. DuPage Mother of Twins Club Foster Dog ParentElected offices held: Forest Preserve Commissioner - District 3 Downers Grove Township Precinct Committeeman - Precinct 24Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Open space is vital to DuPage County. Our forest preserves are one of DuPage County?s greatest assets. We need to preserve and protect them for future generations.Key Issue 2 Promoting good communication between the Forest Preserve District and the residents. There are many wonderful programs that the District provides. We need to continually get the word out about these programs and events so the DuPage County residents can utilize their preserves.Key Issue 3 It is important to make our preserves accessible to the residents of DuPage County. Encouraging individuals and families to utilize the preserves can have a direct impact on the health and well-being of DuPage County residents.Questions Answers Do you support continuing the effort to acquire County Lakes Golf Club in Naperville? Why or why not?This is a very complex issue. I don?t believe we have enough information to make an informed decision.Should the district be in the golf course business? If so, please explain the benefit. If not, please detail why. Should the district consider selling any of its holdings?One part of the FPDDC mission statement is to provide recreation for the citizens of DuPage County. Golf is just one of many recreational opportunities provided by the District, such as biking, fishing, archery, hiking, boating, picnicking, camping and many more. The golf courses are less than 2% of the land holdings. The existing golf courses provide recreational opportunities for many DuPage County residents. The District can not legally sell the land to any private owner. No, the District can not and should not sell its holdings unless there are exceptional circumstances.Comment on the forest preserve's current land acquisition policy: Too aggressive? Too passive? Just right?In 2007, the tax payers voted overwhelmingly to approve a bond referendum to purchase open space. Over the past several years, the District has been carefully and thoughtfully purchasing beautiful pieces of land for the citizens of DuPage County to enjoy. At this time, the money has almost been entirely spent and the focus of the Forest Preserve will change from purchasing land to improving the current holdings of the District.This field intentionally left blank.Candidate did not respond.This field intentionally left blank.Candidate did not respond.