David Nelson: 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 Issues Bio City: Lake BarringtonWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Cuba Township Supervisor (4-year Term)Age: 65Family: married - three children - 5 grandchildrenOccupation: Senior Vice President - UBS Financial Services - BarringtonEducation: BS Marketing Northern Illinois University 1970Civic involvement: Chairman - Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Governing Council President - Lake County Forest Preserve Foundation Board President - Samaritan Counciling Center Life Member Founder - Barrington Area Community Foundaton Board Past President - Barrington Area Conservation Trust Representative - Barrington Area Council of Governments Committee - Barrington Sesquicentennial Celebration Advisory Board - Barrington Career CenterElected offices held: Supervisor Cuba Township 1996-Present President - Village of Barrington 1985-1989 Trustee - Village of Barrington 1977-1985Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: noCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 During my 16 year tenure as Cuba Township Supervisor, we have focused on serving the community efficiently with a positive, customer-oriented attitude. We provide property assessments, road maintenance, and mandated general assistance to citizens in need. We also provide additional services like passport assistance, when requested.Key Issue 2 We have been able to continue, and even expand, services to the citizens of Cuba Township when revenue dropped during the economic downturn because of our efficient use of our resources. The CURG (Cuba United for Responsible Government) slate will continue to go through the budget line-by-line to eliminate any possible waste or duplication so that we can provide services at the lowest cost to the community. We are also committed to transparent government and will post all our budgets and contracts on our township website.Key Issue 3 Candidate did not respond.