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Village Trustee Barry Thompson
Birthplace Family Occupation Education I’ve lived in Minooka 41 years, born, raised and educated in Minooka I ran for public office – For two main reasons. First, I was fortunate to be able to grow up in a small town that offered a safe, peaceful and friendly community combined with a superior educational system. I want to help guide Minooka’s growth so that we do not lose sight of this concept. Second, community service is important to me personally and what better way to provide that service than to help guide Minooka’s future growth while representing the people that make Minooka such a good place to live. The most important thing I do as a trustee is – I work hard at representing the varied interests of the residents of the community. In addition, I recognize that it is a balancing act in weighing the needs of the village against the impact upon the residents. Because I am not a developer, do not own investment properties in the community or work for any interests that negotiate with the village, I am able to view our communities needs, wants and desires from the viewpoint of a normal resident and push hard for responsible decision making and intelligent growth. My background in working for a Fortune 500 Company has given me the ability to view the Village as a corporation responsible for providing services and protection to the residents while showing fiscal responsibility. At the same time, we need to remember that the people are a corporation’s greatest asset and we need to treat the residents and village employees with respect. I would like to be remembered for being a good husband, father and neighbor. In addition, I would like to be remembered as a person who people could trust to make intelligent and informed decisions concerning Minooka and its residents. The accomplishment I am most proud of is – My two sons: Doyle and Derek. I could not have done any better at any task or occupation than I did with having these boys as my sons. I am very proud of them. The thing I like best about Minooka is the people. This town has very good people and if you take the time to get to know them you will understand why so many people have made Minooka their life long residence. It is a friendly and pleasant town and a good place to raise my children. 20 years from now America will be stronger than ever before. Many people all over the world mistake our fractious politics for weakness when it truly shows our ability to have open and honest discourse. There are people all over the world that look to America as the place to live. This influx of new people provides America with alternative thoughts and ideas and that is what will continue to make our country great. Charities that I am passionate about are United Way and the American Cancer Society. The American Cancer Society has proven their ability to make a difference by assisting people to live longer, more productive lives as well as in some cases beat cancer completely. United Way helps people in our local community as well as across our whole area. I wish I had more time to Snow Ski. It is an individual sport that can be done with your family or in a group setting. There is nothing more awe inspiring or beautiful than a mountain top vista right before the first ski run in the morning. A book/magazine/movie/TV show/CD I recommend is – Book: Constitutional Chaos by Judge Andrew Napolitano – Magazine: Popular Science – TV Show: Any Green Bay Packer football game – CD: Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon A place in the world that I have always wanted to visit is – Australia, my desire is to visit Sydney, Darwin, Adelaide, Melbourne, the Outback with my wife and family. Hopefully, I can also find time to dive the Great Barrier Reef
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