This major accomplishment was one of peace, security and a future for my family. One of my major accomplishments in life was being able to move my family to Campton Hills. I have had many accomplishments throughout my life, each of which came from hard work and sticking to what I believe is right. 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.Ī: My background is in contracting and business management. Q: Describe your experience working in a group setting to determine policy. Campton Hills deserves first class service we have all earned it. I will make it a priority to have competent negotiators at the table and to get deals done on time. Projects of maintenance and infrastructure should never be put on the back burner neither should negotiations with our service providers. I would like to see major projects like this unveiled ceremoniously as a monumental achievement and an award to the community. My friends, family and associates were completely unaware of this project.Ĭurrently, the only way to access village information is by attending the board meetings in-person or downloading a 50-plus page copy of the meeting minutes. 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?Ī: We recently renovated city hall. I believe the village can and will prioritize to work within its means.

Q: Are there areas of spending that need to be curtailed? If so, what are they?Ī: I am not opposed to cuts and curtailments as they come up. I would focus on the SAFE-T Act and our police department, focus on how we can internally manage the changes and continue to support our officers. Offer these lists through the monthly newsletters and email blasts so that future spending can be viewed by the community, and the decisions will ultimately be made based on the community's input.Ĥ. I would like to see any funds/grants that the village receives offered to the community with value added options for their review. The cost on such a venture would be minimal.ģ. In an age of YouTube and Zoom, this is a major oversight and should be done immediately. Board meetings should be viewable via the web and in real time. Considerations for the addition of a dedicated communications director or an enterprise on retainer who can make efficient work of weekly website updates, monthly village wide email blasts and monthly newsletters in print.

We must implement a strong strategy for village communication. Q: What should be the three top priorities for spending in your community during the next four years?Ī: 1. As far as property taxes are concerned, our assessor is always willing to discuss property tax matters by appointment. Campton Hills does not levy for property taxes or assess utility taxes they are dependent on sales tax, grants and fees.īeing prepared for handling new expenses as they arise is something that should be addressed now so we are prepared when they surface.

Preparation for unexpected expenses like the Illinois SAFE-T Act need to be at the forefront of our planning. Q: How would you describe the state of your community's finances?Ī: Campton Hills works extremely hard to spend within its means. We are not a community that fits into a mold, and we need to hold all members of our village board accountable for their actions by demanding that equitable value propositions are provided whenever the village is making decisions that affect you, your property, your expenses, your business and your community.

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