Margaret Bucaro: Candidate Profile

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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:BioQA Bio City: BartlettWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Bartlett Library Board Age: 62Family: Married, 2 children, 5 grandchildrenOccupation: Marketing AssistantEducation: B.A. degree- NIU, DeKalb ILCivic involvement: Member Bartlett 4th of July Committee Past member/officer Bartlett Woman's ClubElected offices held: Various board positions for BWCQuestions Answers 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 it?I have always had a love of reading and felt this was an opportunity to give back to the community.If you are an incumbent, describe your main contributions. Tell us of important initiatives you've led. If you are a non-incumbent, tell us what contributions you would make.Candidate did not respond.Do you have a library card? How long have you had it? How often do you use it?Yes--probably since moving to Bartlett in 1983. Used several times during a month.Space is an issue at many libraries. If that's the case at your library, would your solution be to expand the physical plant or make room by doing away with parts of the collection that technology has made less critical? Explain.After carefully weighing the pros and cons, if possible I would suggest expanding the physical plant so we don't lose the history and regret that in the future.What impact have economic and technological changes had on libraries? How does a library remain relevant? How should its role in the community change?The library has to be a financial steward of the tax money that it has to spend in the best way possible. The technical changes assist the patrons to access the best information possible in the best format. The library has to keep step with any technological advances for the next generations. The library is a "go to" building or on-line as a reference source.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?It is important that the Library board members spend the money available to help the largest number of patrons in the community it serves. I'm excited to be able to be a part of the upcoming renovation to our Library and see its impact on the future space needs.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.Cardinal Francis George--he is such a humble man and has dealt with his illness in a very brave manner and accepted it.What's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Kindness to all--from my mother.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?I would have liked to travel more extensively.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?I did not have one particular favorite subject.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Enjoy the little things in life--they really add up.