Laura Majikes: Candidate profile

Bio

Name: Laura Majikes

City: Rolling Meadows

Office sought: 3rd Ward Alderman

Age: 54

Family: Husband, John Majikes

Occupation: Realtor

Education: Graduate of Sacred Heart of Mary/ Attended Harper College

Civic involvement: Member of Economic Development Committee/ Member of Community Events Foundation/ Member of the AD HOC Committee for the Comprehensive Plan

Previous elected offices held: 3rd Ward Alderman

Incumbent: First elected: February 13, 2013

Issue questions

What are the most important issues facing your community and how do you intend to address them?

While the issues of Pensions is important, the city is committed to being fully funded by 2033, 8 yrs earlier than the state mandates. I also feel it is important that we have a council that will communicate with one another and put the needs of the city and residents first.

What makes you the best candidate for the job?

With my learning curve behind me, I know how important it is to be involved in all aspects of the city. I pride myself on being a good listener to residents and being available to them. I feel it is important to listen to all sides of situations and then evaluate it from there.

Describe your leadership style and explain how you think that will be effective in producing actions and decisions with your village board or city council.

I would describe myself as a strong woman that wants to work with other council members. I feel it is important to be as informed as possible and to use that information to make decisions that are in the best interest of the city and its residents.

How would you describe the condition of your community's budget, and what are the most important specific actions the town should take to assure providing the level of services people want?

Under the strong direction of the council, our finance director and staff, the budget has become quite solid. Reserves are strong. With eliminating the vehicle stickers, this takes a burden off of the residents.

What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?

While I am a part of the city's "Business Messenger" Publication, I would like to expand on business communication. I think it would be beneficial to have business owners and city officials to meet every few months to discuss their success's and concerns. This will help us to see were we can make improvements.