MARY TURLEY: 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: GURNEEWebsite: maryturley.comTwitter: Candidate did not respond.Facebook: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Lake County Board District 7 Age: Candidate did not respond.Family: Widow: I have 4 children and 5 grandchildren.Occupation: Educator/teacherEducation: BA- Southern IL Univ Carbondale, ILMBA- North Park Univ Chicago, ILCivic involvement: Active in the Lake County community for a long time. I have served on the Board of directors at Consumers Credit Union, served on credit committee at Consumers Credit Union, past member of Rotary International, member of Coalition to Reduce Recidivism (working to reduce crime in our county) past member of Big Brothers/Big Sisters- working with at-risk teens, worked with PADS, and habitat for humanity.Elected offices held: Elected precinct committeemanQuestions Answers Why are you running for this office? If you are running for re-election, is there an important project you want to implement? If you are a challenger, is there a particular issue that motivates you? Please explain.I am running because I want to try and make a difference. As residents of Lake County, we have watched our property taxes go up, businesses relocate to Wisconsin, and working families and seniors struggle more than ever. We need to improve our quality of life.What are your ideas to ensure the Lake County Discovery Museum remains relevant with county residents during the year it is closed while it moves from Wauconda to Libertyville and its new space is prepared?I feel it is important that residents are encouraged to support the museum. It is an important part of Lake County.Do you believe all of the county board's and forest board's committee meetings should be televised live and webcast? Why or why not?Yes, I believe in transparency. These boards consist of individuals elected by the people; therefore, why not televise the meetings?Some municipalities are turning to Lake County government for contracted services in areas such as building inspections. For example, Lake Zurich signed a two-year contract with the county in late 2015 and expects to save $100,000 by paying $67 an hour for the inspections. Do you see this as a good thing for the county because of the revenue or are there concerns that should be addressed if these arrangements continue to grow? Please explain.I am researching this information, and after learning more about the various components of the contracting policy. I will be better informed to speak on this.Please list any elected office you've ever run for and what the result of that election was. Have you ever been appointed to fill an unexpired term?first time candidate at County levelWhat other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?TAXES, attracting businesses to Lake County,that provide JOBS that pay a LIVING wage, affordable housing in Lake County.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.President ObamaWhat is the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Be honest, Work hard, treat others the way you want to be treated, respect people no matter who they are.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?Spending more time on things that make a difference to others..What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?English Comp/Literature and History.Both these subjects have helped me in my career as an educator.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Live life like today, is your last day!!!