LEMONT, IL — Renee Miller Pravdik is one of four candidates running for three open positions for trustee on the Lemont Public Library Board. She currently works as manager on duty for the Lemont Park District, and has 20 years of management experience. Miller Pravdik recently filled out the Patch candidate survey, and her answers
LEMONT, IL — Renee Miller Pravdik is one of four candidates running for three open positions for trustee on the Lemont Public Library Board. She currently works as manager on duty for the Lemont Park District, and has 20 years of management experience.
Miller Pravdik recently filled out the Patch candidate survey, and her answers can be found below:
If you are a candidate for the April election, and would like to answer our Patch candidate questionnaire, please email andrea.earnest@patch.com.
Name: Renee Pravdik
Age (as of Election Day)
43
Town/City of Residence
Library board
Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?
No
Education
Bachelor of Science
Occupation
20+ years of Management experience. Currently Manager on Duty at Lemont Park District.
Campaign website
None
Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office
None
The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.
Getting back to business after Covid. Improving the website and possibly a mobile app. Expanding children’s programs.
Do you support Black Lives Matter and what are your thoughts on the demonstrations held since the death of George Floyd and the shooting of Jacob Blake?
N/A
Do you think the current board has done enough to support racial equality, and if not, what specifically should be done to do so?
N/A
What are your thoughts on the national and local coronavirus response? Do you favor measures such as limiting operation of non-essential businesses and restricting indoor/outdoor dining? And do you favor a local mask mandate?
N/A
What are your thoughts on the state and local coronavirus vaccine distribution, and how do you think local governments should work together to handle vaccine rollout?
N/A
What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
A fresh perspective as a mom of young children
If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)
I don’t think the current board has failed the community at all. I would just like to offer a different perspective.
Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform:
N/A
What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
Extensive management and customer service experience. A strong financial background from 10+ years working in banking and accounting for our family business.
If you win this position, what accomplishment would make your term in office as a success?
Better communication and website. Hoping to spread the word on all the library has to offer.
Why should voters trust you?
I believe in honesty and transparency
What are your views on fiscal policy, government spending and the use of taxpayer dollars in the office you are seeking?
Transparency
Is there any reason you would not serve your full term of office, other than those of health or family?
No
The best advice ever shared with me was:
N/A
What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
N/a
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