Candidates Forum 3/29/07
Here is brief overview of my answers from last night:
Eminent Domain: I gave a one word answer of “No.”
Zoning Code: “We don’t need to revise it. We need to completely rewrite the zoning code.” I also discussed that we need to revisit the Comprehensive Plan at the same time to make sure that it still represents our “vision” of the Village. These two issues are too intertwined to separate.
Campaign Finance: I have not taken any money from anyone for this election. In the future, I would not take money from companies that wish to bid or contract with Forest Park because I believe it, at the very least, can be perceived as a conflict of interest.
Making Forest Park Safer: More cops on the street. I also discussed how having more families (vs. single professionals, etc.) brings more people outside during the day, hence more eyes watching the neighborhood (most crime is committed during the day, according to Police Chief Ryan).
Roosevelt Road: I was the only one who brought up an idea that hadn’t been discussed before: a hotel/convention development. This would bring a lot of tax revenue (have you ever read one of those bills) and necessary people to spark additional development of this retail corridor. I also mentioned briefly (I only had 60 seconds) that we would have to be very careful about the type of hotel development because the wrong one could attract clientele that is inconsistent with our goals for that corridor.
Madison Street: I discussed my previous plan regarding combining the two lots at Des Plaines and Madison to create a large enough parcel for a multi-use structure with parking and retail/restaurant. It could be a win/win for everyone.
Landlord Question: Discussed that it is a matter of code enforcement. I believe that we need to make sure our department heads (or someone at Village Hall) can handle simpler requests so that our inspectors have more time to inspect and re-inspect properties that need it.
Proviso: I mentioned that we should look into the possibility that the No Child Left Behind legislation has changed the landscape in regards to being able to pull out of District 209. The rest of my answer was basically the same as the other 9 people up there.
If you would like clarification on any of these, or any other issue, please feel free to post those questions here or email me at Plepel2007@hotmail.com.
Eminent Domain: I gave a one word answer of “No.”
Zoning Code: “We don’t need to revise it. We need to completely rewrite the zoning code.” I also discussed that we need to revisit the Comprehensive Plan at the same time to make sure that it still represents our “vision” of the Village. These two issues are too intertwined to separate.
Campaign Finance: I have not taken any money from anyone for this election. In the future, I would not take money from companies that wish to bid or contract with Forest Park because I believe it, at the very least, can be perceived as a conflict of interest.
Making Forest Park Safer: More cops on the street. I also discussed how having more families (vs. single professionals, etc.) brings more people outside during the day, hence more eyes watching the neighborhood (most crime is committed during the day, according to Police Chief Ryan).
Roosevelt Road: I was the only one who brought up an idea that hadn’t been discussed before: a hotel/convention development. This would bring a lot of tax revenue (have you ever read one of those bills) and necessary people to spark additional development of this retail corridor. I also mentioned briefly (I only had 60 seconds) that we would have to be very careful about the type of hotel development because the wrong one could attract clientele that is inconsistent with our goals for that corridor.
Madison Street: I discussed my previous plan regarding combining the two lots at Des Plaines and Madison to create a large enough parcel for a multi-use structure with parking and retail/restaurant. It could be a win/win for everyone.
Landlord Question: Discussed that it is a matter of code enforcement. I believe that we need to make sure our department heads (or someone at Village Hall) can handle simpler requests so that our inspectors have more time to inspect and re-inspect properties that need it.
Proviso: I mentioned that we should look into the possibility that the No Child Left Behind legislation has changed the landscape in regards to being able to pull out of District 209. The rest of my answer was basically the same as the other 9 people up there.
If you would like clarification on any of these, or any other issue, please feel free to post those questions here or email me at Plepel2007@hotmail.com.
posted by John Plepel | Friday, March 30, 2007
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