Harshadkumar Chhatulal Shah: 2023 candidate for Streamwood Village Board
Bio
Town: Streamwood
Age on Election Day: 72
Occupation: Non-Profit/Office
Employer: CAP
Previous offices held: None
Q&A
Q: What is the most serious issue your community will face in the coming years and how should the city council or village board respond to it?
A: Economic Development and Improving Job Opportunity
Q: How would you describe the state of your community's finances?
A: Fair
Q: What should be the three top priorities for spending in your community during the next four years?
A: Public Safety, Education and Clean Environment
Q: Are there areas of spending that need to be curtailed? If so, what are they?
A: Yes, Public Events, Reduced Waste
Q: What do you see as the most important infrastructure project the community must address? Why and how should it be paid for? Conversely, during these uncertain economic times, what project(s) can be put on the back burner?
A: Roads, Transportation, Parks and Water
Q: Describe your experience working in a group setting to determine policy. What is your style in such a setting to reach agreement and manage local government? Explain how you think that will be effective in producing effective actions and decisions with your village board or city council.
A: Physically take a look at each issue, walk around the Community with Board if possible. Then analyze each issue in a group setting and propose ideas of solution.
Q: What makes you the best candidate for the job?
A: Currently a member of Planning and Zoning Board since 2021. Member of Consumer Affairs Commission for the Village Of Skokie for 6 years and Vice Chair for 2 years. Member Of Construction Committee at the Jain Center in Bartlett since 2022. Worked in banking industry as a personal banker (Chase, Charter One) for 20 plus years and non-profit organization. Bachelor Of Commerce with major in Accounting and Auditing.
Q: What's one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?
A: Promote and Maintain Public Safety, Encourage Economic Growth and improve Job Opportunity and Education