Bob Kellermann: 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: Deer PartWebsite: bobkellermann@sbcglobal.netTwitter: Candidate did not respond.Facebook: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Ela Township Supervisor Age: 75Family: Robb Kellermann, SonOccupation: Public Accountant / Semi-retiredEducation: Valparaiso University, BAUS Army, Command General Staff College, GraduateCivic involvement: 1966-1994 IL National Guard US Army Reserves1981-1985 Deer Park2007-2017 Deer Park COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (COG)2009-2015 Barrington Area Council of Governments (BACOG)2011-2017 Northwest Municipal Conference (COG)Elected offices held: 81-85, Deer Park, Trustee/Treasurer07-09, Deer Park, Trustee09-17, Deer Park, President09-15, BACOG, Member14-15, BACOG, President11-17, Northwest Municipal Conference (COG) MemberQuestions Answers Name the three most important goals or objectives this board should tackle in the coming term. Prioritize them, and briefly discuss why you believe each to be critical, and how the board should go about addressing them.1) GENERAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE INDIGENT ELA TOWNSHIP SHOULD PROVIDE FOOD, SHELTER, AND EMERGWNCY RELIEF FOR THE NEEDY PEOPLE IEFOOD BANKS THAT GUARANTEE THE NECESSITIES FOR CHILDREN. EXPANDSENIOR YOUTH SERVICE TO MEET THENEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS.2) PPOPLERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS THE ONLY ELECTED GOVERNMENTAL OFFICAL WHO MUST PASS APPROVEDCOURSES OF INSTRUCTION BEFORE STANDING FOR ELECTION TO OFFICE. TO ENSURE ALL RESIDENTS ARE TREATEDTHE SAME OR EQUIYITY.3) ROAD AND BRIDGE MAINTENANCE DEVELOP A COST EFFECTIVE 5 AND 10 PROGRAM TO MAINTAIN THEROADS. INTERGOVERNMENT AGREEMENTSWITH MUNIPALITIES FOR SERVICES.What should be the primary responsibility of township government?THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY IS TO THE CONSTITUENTS / RESIDENTS / PEOPLE. ELA TOWNSHIP IS BETTER TO REPOND TO LOCAL NEEDS THAN LARGER FORMS OF GOVERNMENT BECAUSE OUR PROXIMITY TO OUR CONSTITUENTS KEEPSUS IN TOUCH. PERIODIC RESIDENT SURVEY'S WILL BE THE BASIS AND PROIORITIES FOR THE BUDGET AND OPERATIONS TO MEET THE TOWNSHIPSNEEDS.In the 21st Century, with municipalities gobbling up vacant land, why are townships needed? Should they be serving a new role? If so, what?UNDER MY LEADERSHIP, ELA TOWNSHIPWILL BE UNIQUE BECAUSE IT WILL REPRESENT THE CONSTITUENTS, HAVEA ZERO-SUM BALANCED BUDGET, NO TOWNSHIP TAX INCREASES, A 40 PERCENT RESERVE IN THE BUDGET IFTHE STATE DEFAULTS, AND DEVELOPA 5 AND 10 YEAR PLAN FOR THE FUTURE. PRESENTLY, THE STATE ANDLARGER MUNICIPALITIES: IE CHICAGO ARE INSOLVENT. ELA WILL SET THESTANDARD FOR FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY.LOWER TAXES. LOWER TAXESAre there any township offices that should be eliminated or consolidated?ELA'S TOWNSHIP ROLE IS UNIQUE.A 5 / 10 YEAR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SHOULD BEUPDATED TO MEET FUTURE DEMANDS. SECOND AN ORGANIZTION STRUCTURE CHART DEVBLOPED. THIRD, THE PERONEL AND JOB DECRIPTIONS HAVE TOBE PLANNED TO ADRESS THE FUTURE REQUIREMENTS. GOVERNMENTS SHOULD OPERATE EFFICIENTLY. WHAT HAPPENEDIN THE PAST, MAY NOT WORK IN THE FUTURE.PLANNING IS THE KEY ANSWER.Can you identify some township expenses/programs that could be trimmed or eliminated to reduce the tax burden?TO REDUCE COSTS (TAXES), ALL GOVERNMENTAL BODIES SHOULD OPERATE AS A BUSINESS DOES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC. FIRST, THE ADOPTION OF ZERO-SUM BALANCED BUDGET BASED UPON CONSTITUENT SERVICE PRIOTITIES, A BUDGET BASED NOT ON FICTIONS, ESTIMATESOR EMOTION. THE QUANTITIVE ANALYSIS WOULD INCLUDE RATE OF RETURN ON INVESTMENTS, COMPETIVEBIDS, CONTRACT COSTS, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, TIME SCHEDULES, ETC: FOREXAMPLE INFRASTRUE VS. MAINTAINANCECOSTS ON THE ROAD PROGRAM. SIMPLYSTATED, A NO NONSENSE BUDGET. AS ALIVING DOCUMENT, THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING WOULD IMPROVE MANAGEMENT AND REDUCE COSTS.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?LEADERSHIP: AS SUPERVISOR I WOULD SET THE EXAMPLE. NOT IN THE POLITICAL SENSE, BUT IN THE REAL MILITARY DEFINTION. I SERVED 27.5 YEARS IN IL. NATIONAL GUARD /US ARMY RESERVE OBTAINING THE RANKOF LT. COLONEL. IN THE NATIONALGUARD MY UNIT RECEIVED THE EISENHOWER AWARD (BEST IN STATE 1970) AND THE STATE MAINTENANCE UNIT AWARD (BEST IN STATE - 1973) , I GRADUTED FROM US ARMY COMMAND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE.EXPERIENCE SHOULD BE A MANDATORYREQUIREMENT WITH ACCOMPLISHMENTSAS A MEASUREMENT OF SUCCESS. DEERPARK 2009 TO PRESENT THE FOLLOWINGRESULTS OCCURRED:1) NO REAL ESTATE TAXE2) CASH 2008 $ 500,000 2017 $ 3,500,0003) DEBT 2009 $ 350,000 NOW ZERO4) UNQUALIFIED AUDIT REPORT (BEST)5) 76% ROADS RESURFACED WITH NEW DRAINAGE6) PARK IMPROVEMENTS $ 1,017,9367) SIGNIFICANT DRAINAGE REPAIRS DATING BACK TO 1957 ISSUES CORRECTED.THE RECORD SPEAKS FOR ITSELF.AS A FORTY FOUR (44) YEARRESIDENT DEDICATION TO PUBLIC SERVICE AND NOT THE MONEY ARE IMPORTANT CONSIDERRIONS.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.RONALD REAGANWhat is the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?HARD WORK RESULTS IN SUCCESSIf life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?NEVER QUIT, CONTINUE UNTIL YOU COMPLETE AND/OR ACCOMPLISH YOUR ODJECTIVEWhat was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?MATH - PUBLIC ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE CAREERIf you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?ALWAYS BE POSITIVE, AND MAKE SURE YOU ACCOMPLISH SOMETHING EVERYDAY