Susan Starrett: 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: North AuroraWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Twitter: Candidate did not respond.Facebook: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Kane County Board District 10 Age: 43Family: Candidate did not respond.Occupation: Kane County Board MemberEducation: University of Illinois - MBAUCLA - Undergraduate degreeCivic involvement: Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame - Vice President, SelectionAssistant, EventsCASAElected offices held: Kane County Board MemberCommittees: County BoardCommunity DevelopmentExecutiveFinance and BudgetJobsLegislative, Co-ChairPublic Health, Vice-ChairRiverboat GrantsQuestions Answers Do you believe Kane County Board/Forest Preserve District members should have continued access to per diem payments, health insurance and pension benefits?I believe that Kane County Board/Forest Preserve District members should have access to only one position where they have access to per diem payments, health insurance and pension benefits.For decisions that specifically or mainly impact one county board district, should the rest of the board defer to the wishes of the county board member who represents the impacted district?I believe that we as County Board members should received input from all board members, however, the final decision should be weighted by the representative elected for that district.Do you support the redevelopment of the former Settler's Hill landfill? What is your vision for the future use of that site?I support the redevelopment of the former Settler's Hill landfill. The surrounding neighborhoods and traffic patterns should not be affected by any changes.Do you support the push to keep the tax levies frozen for both the county board and forest preserve district? How long is it realistic for that freeze to remain in place?Yes. In my first 30 days in office we froze the tax levy for the first time and have saved taxpayers $16 million each year for 4 years.Please list any elected office you have ever run for and what the result of that election was. Have you ever been appointed to fill an unexpired term?Kane County Board Members - won.I have never been appointed to fill an unexpired term.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?I feel it is important to be transparent in all business, continue to deny any tax increases, and vote according to my constituents needs.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.Condoleeza RiceWhat is the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Anything is possible with hard work.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?Communication. It is a lifetime skill in business, politics and relationships.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Be your own person and hold true to your moral values.