Joseph Nowosielski II: 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: Pingree GroveWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Joseph-J-Nowosielski-II-for-Village-Trustee-of-Pingree-Grove/444490825624380Office sought: Pingree Grove Village Board Age: 35Family: Joe has been married to his lovely bride Trisha Ann Nowosielski since June 27, 2009. They currently have one son and hope for more children in the future. Joe and Trisha are members of Harvest Bible Chapel where they worship, walk, and work for their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.Occupation: Regional Sales ManagerEducation: BA/ Columbia College ChicagoCivic involvement: Joe has volunteered for the Pingree Grove Financial Task Force. His service on the FTF lead to his service on the Planning and Zoning Commission since 2012, and now he is seeking to serve the community in a crucial role as Village Trustee. Assistant Tee-ball Coach for the Ducks in Hampshire, ILElected offices held: Planning and Zoning Commissioner 2yr term 2012-2014 and again 2014-2016Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I'm a passionate resident, who believes it is our civic duty to serve our community. When this nation began there was no such thing as a career politician, it was just a bunch of guys serving this nation because it was the right thing to do before God and for their families and neighbors. That's how I view this position. I'm an Eagle Scout, a Veteran of the United States Army having served two tours in Iraq, and most importantly a follower of Jesus Christ. I view this as another opportunity to serve the community, the great State of Illinois, and my God. I have the privilege of knowing many people in the many subsections of this community. I have already asked many of these to hold me accountable to the interests of each, and I would ask every resident to hold me accountable. Just because I don't live in the Heritage District or Carillon doesn't mean I'm not concerned about their needs, in fact I'm more sensitive to them and want to hear their concerns, and make sure they're being addressed.What is your opinion of your community's present level of local sales and property taxes? Is the tax just right, too low or too high? Explain.I believe the current tax level is more than sufficient for the community's needs. When more funding is needed to allow Pingree Grove to replace Village Vehicles, or build a Public Works Building, or when road improvements are needed; the answer to finding and generating funds is not by burdening the community with higher taxes. The answer is to help make the community an attractive place to businesses and home buyers, and to seek them both out. The more residents and businesses we have the greater our income will be.Rate the efficiency of your town's police and fire coverage. Are the departments well prepared for the next decade? What, if anything, should be changed? Do you have specific public safety concerns?I believe our Police force is incredibly efficient and the data supports their efficiency, and I believe both are well prepared for the next decade. My biggest safety concern is traffic on Wester Blvd as well as the right in right out on 72. Daily residents make the illegal left hand turn from this intersection out on to 72 instead of driving 2 miles out of their way to Richard J Brown Blvd. For those who make that turn they endanger everyone on 72 for those who don't make the illegal left they add a greater amount of traffic on both Wester Blvd and Richard J Brown. During the school year when children are heading to school it adds unnecessary traffic near the school and community center, as the town continues to develop this will increase the danger. These concerns need to be addressed with the State as it owns 72. It also needs to be addressed with D.R.Horton, and with the board. One can argue that these are not important safety issues, but I would point them to the intersection of Woodland Hills Parkway Rt 59 in Bartlett. Numerous fatalities and accidents have occurred over the years and Bartlett has finally put up a light there. I don't understand why death has to occur before someone steps up. Danger also exists in leaving Highland unfinished for years to come and now needs to be addressed with Elgin as the current board gave the entire street to our neighbor.Where, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?While serving on the Financial Task Force I made my recommendations public for what I thought should and should not be cut. Based on the FTF recommendations; the Village Board made appropriate cuts which helped them reach a balanced budget. I look forward to going over the current budget and working with the Village Administrator to find other areas where waste is occurring and make appropriate adjustments. The budget should not be trimmed in any regard to the personnel of the police force or in regards to the tools needed to perform their job. Public Works should also not suffer a loss in personnel or tools needed to perform their tasks. These organizations are vital to the growth of our community. That said I think it's important to examine the efficiency of each and make adjustments where needed.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?I haven't heard anyone discuss the village's need for a park district. As we grow in this community this is something we should seek to make a reality. I think some may fear the cost of a park district, and if we decided to create one the size of Elgin within a year they would be right to fear that; it would be simply unsustainable. We also don't need something that large, but we do need one. I truly believe through fundraisers and sponsors we could make this happen independently of the current budget on a small scale still benefiting all residents within the Village. Having served as an assistant tee-ball coach in Hampshire last year I couldn't believe the number of children from Pingree Grove traveling to our neighboring city when we have a ball field in every subdivision in Cambridge Lakes.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?I am concerned about the lack of business growth in our community and I would seek to address this while in office.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.Pastor James MacDonaldWhat's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?That I am loved, and knowing how to love others sacrificially.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?I would play football all 4 years of High School instead of playing for the 1st time my senior year.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Social Studies/History it showed me how to learn from the past and make better decisions in the future.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Philippians 2:3-4 "Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourself... look after the interests of others."