Ted Sindermann: 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: Vernon HillsWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Vernon Hills Village Board (4-year Terms)Age: 51Family: Married,Four children,two Grandchildren Youngest son is a United States Marine CorporalOccupation: Business owner contractorEducation: Gordon Technical High school,Aircraft pilot trainingCivic involvement: Candidate did not respond.Elected offices held: Candidate did not respond.Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Support of local businessKey Issue 2 Curbing governmental spendingKey Issue 3 Open communication between local government and citizensQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?My new ideas and views on how the board should make decisions,along with my understanding of the small bussiness mans concerns.Given 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.Just RightTalking 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.The under staffed police department and the on going heroin problem in our community.Dedicate more budget resources to the police department.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?Stop purchasing un needed real estate and curb spending on community events.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Implement a better system of communication between the village board and the residents