Mary Thon: 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: StreamwoodWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Streamwood Village Board Age: 55Family: Daughter: Theresa Two Rescue Dogs: Lily and CocoOccupation: Adjunct Professor -- History, Assistant Director of Religious Education St. Johns the EvangelistEducation: Master of ArtsCivic involvement: Village Trustee -- Village of Streamwood Member of Kiwanis Previous member Community Relations Commission -- Village of Streamwood Member Chicagoland Dog Rescue President Condo AssociationElected offices held: Village Trustee -- Village of StreamwoodQuestions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I am a resident of Streamwood for over 20 years. I have been actively involved volunteering my services to help my community. For the last four years, I have been honored to served on the Village Board as Trustee.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.We are very fortunate that we were able to balance the budget without raising taxes.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 am extremely proud of our Police and Fire. They are dedicated professionals who serve our Village honorably.Where, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?I feel that we have appropriated funds accordingly.What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Our Village has adopted a, "Shop Streamwood" initiative which was developed to help our local businesses. I would like to work to expand this initiative.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Candidate did not respond.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.Candidate did not respond.What's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?My father taught me to respect others. He taught me that hard work and dedication will always help you achieve your goals.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?Candidate did not respond.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?HistoryIf you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?I try to pass onto my daughter the same advice my father taught me.