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Barbara Sarno: 2021 candidate for Roselle Village Board

Five candidates are squaring off for three 4-year seats on Roselle Village Board in the April 6 election. They are incumbent Barbara Sarno; Thomas Piorkowski, president of the Roselle Public Library District Board; and newcomers Tom Della Penna, Lydia Galante and Cheryl J. Lenisa.

The Daily Herald asked the candidates several questions about issues facing the village.

Below are Sarno's responses.

In-person early voting with paper ballots begins Feb. 25 at DuPage County Fairgrounds Building 5, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. In-person early voting with touch-screen voting begins March 22 at locations throughout the county. Learn more at www.dupageco.org/earlyvoting/.

Five candidates for three, 4-year terms

Bio

Town: Roselle

Age: 73

Occupation: Training manager for Lowe's Home Improvement

Civic involvement: Roselle village trustee, volunteer at Schaumburg Food Pantry

Q&A

Q: How do you view your role in confronting the pandemic: provide leadership even if unpopular, give a voice to constituents — even ones with whom you disagree, or defer to state and federal authorities?

A: I believe my town has done an excellent job regarding the pandemic

Q: Did your town continue to adequately serve its constituents during the disruptions caused by the pandemic? If so, please cite an example of how it successfully adjusted to providing services. If not, please cite a specific example of what could have been done better.

A: My town of Roselle has done an excellent job.

Q: In light of our experiences with COVID-19, what safeguards/guidelines should you put in place to address any future public health crises?

A: Keep on wearing masks, wash hands and get the vaccine

Q: What cuts can local government make to reduce the burden of the pandemic on taxpayers?

A: It would if taxes could be lowered to help residents.

Q: What do you see as the most important infrastructure project you must address? Why and how should it be paid for? Conversely, during these uncertain economic times, what infrastructure project can be put on the back burner?

A: I think we should be mindful of unnecessary spending

Q: Do you agree or disagree with the stance your board/council has taken on permitting recreational marijuana sales in the community? What would you change about that stance, if you could?

A: I agree if it is used in a proper manner.

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

A: I believe my town is doing a lot to keep all residents safe during these trying times.

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