Mikols recently filled out the Patch candidate survey, and his 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.

Age (as of Election Day):

64

Town/City of Residence:

Homer Glen

Office Sought:

Library board

Party Affiliation (if a partisan race):

Republican

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education:

BA History from Loyola University Chicago

Occupation:

Retired now 40 years plus in trucking industry also substitute teacher Chicago Public Schools

Campaign website: Can be found here.

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.

Taxes and regulations. I hope to make sure this is stopped.

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?

I support All Lives Matter, Black lives matter too we are all human beings, Black, brown, white.

Do you think the current board has done enough to support racial equality, and if not, what specifically should be done to do so?

I do not know what the current board supports they have done nothing in any matter.

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?

Local response has done nothing, restrictions for all should be up to the business with guidelines of common sense; I believe [in] wearing masks, but no mandate, we are adults

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?

It’s been horrible, I cannot believe someone in our township did not stand up and do something

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I[‘m] here to work for all people not just a few

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)

No transparency

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform

We are advocates for our residents

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I was the manager of Teamster dock hands, local city drivers, and over the road drivers

The best advice ever shared with me was:

Do onto others as you would want done to you

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I’m all about the people of Homer Glen