Question by David Jacobson: Do you feel that its acceptable, at any time, for a unit of government to operate at a deficit? When and why?
Answer: It is unfortunate, but acceptable, when units of government operate at a deficit. My view is to limit those occurrences by establishing controls within the purview of the governmental body. There are a number of factors including, but not limited to; unexpected reductions in federal and state funding, unforeseen significant increases in health insurance costs and variances due to sudden economic changes. Any governmental unit must maintain adequate fund balances to overcome these instances.
Question by Jennifer Groce: Should the position of mayor be a full-time position? Why or why not?
Answer: I intend, once elected, to make a full-time commitment to serving as DeKalb Mayor. This commitment will be managed around my current full-time working career. I was able to perform a similar effort, as School Board President, from 2007-2011 as I; planned for and oversaw our School District Capital Improvement Plan, participated on numerous committees and worked with my Board colleagues and Superintendent in preparation of our agenda. I will proceed with the same vigor, beginning next month as your Mayor, with the support of my family at home and my colleagues at work.
Question by John Rey: How do you see managing time between work, family and city affairs, attending to all tasks well?
Answer: Please see my response to Ms. Groce above. My organization and time management assets supported many accomplishments during my leadership of our School District. Please refer to my website (www.mikeverbicformayor) or past article on the DeKalb County Online to review those results. I will continue this commitment to you and our community when I lead DeKalb as your next Mayor.
Question: What leadership experience makes you best qualified to lead DeKalb as Mayor?
Answer: My experience in leading our Board of Education, and community, toward our successful; Capital Improvement Plan, growth in our partnership with NIU and oversight of $60 million plus operating budget has best prepared me to lead DeKalb as your next Mayor.
You may hear more about my plans for leading DeKalb on the “Vote Mike Verbic DeKalb Mayor” radio show every Thursday morning from 9:10 am to 9:30am on WLBK AM 1360, FM 98.9 and http://wlbkradio.com/ through the election.
Please vote Mike Verbic for Mayor on April 9th!
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