Jeffrey V. Clark: Candidate Profile

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:BioKey IssuesQA Bio City: MettawaWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Mettawa Village boardAge: 54Family: Married, One Son, One GrandsonOccupation: Semi-Retired. Part-time pursuits include Air Show Producer, Air Show Performer, Vintage Aircraft RestorationEducation: Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Communications, University of Wisconsin 1978Civic involvement: Long History of Volunteering including; American Red Cross, National Ski Patrol, Lake Bluff Fire Department, Lifeline Pilots Association, Waukegan Regional Airshow, Mettawa Plan Commission and Mettawa Building Code Board of ReviewElected offices held: Candidate did not respond.Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: Candidate did not respond.Candidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 I plan to work together with the Board and community residents managing the issues facing our village. We will need to work toward maximizing the benefits from our consultants and service providers. Thoughtful attention needs to be given to the issues that arise from within as well as from outside our community. I hope to do my part to help maintain and enhance the unique quality of life we enjoy in this extraordinary village.Key Issue 2 Candidate did not respond.Key Issue 3 Candidate did not respond.Questions Answers What makes you the best candidate for the job?I plan to bring an independent, analytical and constructive mind to the board. I#146;ll work to assist as called upon, to manage the tasks and issues affecting our village and its residents.Given the delicate balance between the need for revenue and over-taxing local businesses, what is your opinion of your community's present level of local sales taxes? Is the tax just right, too low or too high? Explain.Our local sales tax situation is a unique one in that we have a few large corporations relating to this issue rather than the typical retail base. The current tax structure has been negotiated in an effort to be fair to all parties involved, I believe it is meeting that goal.Talking with your friends and neighbors, what seems to be their biggest public safety concern? Explain the concern as you see it, and discuss how you think it should be addressed.Public safety is a real issue in our village. Our police protection is provided by the Lake County Sheriff. We have taken some steps to rapidly disseminate information to residents regarding potential risk. This is a good program that needs our continued attention. Consideration needs to be given to increasing patrols and utilization of such. Regarding fire protection, our level of risk is higher than desirable due to proximity to emergency personnel and equipment and the lack of water in most of our village. Expansion of water service is being considered with the village, this would assist with firefighting efforts in addition to the availability of drinking water.In these tight economic times, municipal budgets have to be prioritized. Where, if anywhere, could the current budget be trimmed, and conversely, are there areas the budget does not give enough money to?Of course this is an area of continued focus and discussion. I have opinions as to financial allocations but don#146;t believe it is appropriate to discuss in this venue.What#146;s one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?Communication and community involvement. We can do a better job of informing the residents regarding the issues that arise and direction the board and village commissions are moving. Everyone is busy these days, an efficient method of communication, informing the residents and soliciting their input will assist us in moving our village forward.