14 | March 23, 2017 | The lake forest leader Election 2017 LakeForestLeader.com What are your items worth? We invite you to receive a complimentary auction estimate from our specialists for an individual object or an entire collection. schedule an appointment 312.280.1212 | lesliehindman.com info@lesliehindman.com Shields Township Supervisor (2 Candidates, 1 Seat) Name: Terry Darraugh Age: 59 Residence: Lake Bluff, Occupation: Business owner Past local government/ relative experience: I have served on the North Shore Auxiliary of Aid for Women, Darraugh the APT of Everett School, as a girl scout leader of three troops, as a member of the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce and on numerous committees to the benefit of our church and the community atlarge. I have developed a successful nutrition business over the past 23 years. Biggest issue facing my coverage area and how do you plan to approach it: Township government is mandated to provide general assistance only. We need to cut the spending of taxpayer dollars expended to support services, and eliminate personnel engaged in the performance of services not mandated by the State of Illinois. By outsourcing mandated services and working with public and private organizations in the community we can improve service and lower costs. At present, Shields Township food pantry is not accessible by public transportation and is open only two days a week. Cutting down to one day a week until it can be moved to a site that will be easily accessible to those in need will focus monies to all in need of its services--military personnel, veterans and other residents of the township- instead of on administrative costs. The Dial a ride program, designed to provide transportation for Lake County’s elderly, disabled or disadvantaged who do not own or have access to a vehicle, needs re-evaluation. The current system is ineffective, inefficient and costly to the taxpayers who must support the services. A county wide body like the Lake County Board is a more appropriate administrator of this program. Lastly, technology and analysis of office practices can decrease costs to taxpayers by eliminating services that can be accessed online or are redundant. We can deliver better services for less. What makes you the best/top candidate for this position? I will bring my networking and business skills as well as my experience of working with civic and charitable organizations to further the goals of reform. Keeping salaries low, eliminating unnecessary personnel and programs and making those programs mandated function efficiently will yield improved quality of life and lower taxes for everyone. Editor’s Note: Candidate Cynthia Maloney did not respond to multiple requests to submit a questionnaire. Shields Township Highway Commissioner (1 Candidate, 1 Seat) Name: Scott V. Anderson Age: 54 Residence: Lake Forest Occupation: Civil Engineer/Highway Commissioner Past local government/relative experence: I am running for a second term as Shields Township Highway Commissioner. Prior to being elected Highway Commissioner, I was a Shields Township Trustee. I have worked in the municipal engineering and construction fields for forty years, doing basically the same things required of a Highway Commissioner. During my tenure as Highway Commissioner, I have improved drainage significantly and reconstructed about 25 percent of the Township pavements. As Shields Township Trustee, I worked to reduce the salaries of all the elected Township officials. Past office-holders were working limited hours, so we adjusted compensation to more closely match the required work. What do you think is the biggest issue facing your coverage area and how do you plan to approach it to improve your constituents’ quality of life? Our district has a small tax annual levy, about $290,000. We have made significant improvements to the Township roads without increasing taxes. Going forward, we will continue to improve pavement condition throughout the Road District. What makes you the best/a top candidate for this position? I have worked to design and implement paving and drainage projects for many local governments and private clients at our local, family owned engineering firm, James Anderson Company. My 40 years of experience allows me to complete cost efficient design projects without cost to the Road District.
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