Meet Homer Township Board Trustee Candidate: Ed Kalas

HOMER GLEN, IL — Ed Kalas is one of eight candidates running for four open positions for trustee on the Homer Township Board. Kalas works as a mortgage banker, and is a current trustee on the Homer Township board.

Kalas recently filled out the Patch candidate survey, and his answers can be found below:

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Name: Edward Kalas

Age (as of Election Day):

61

Town/City of Residence:

Homer Glen

Office Sought:

Township board

Party Affiliation (if a partisan race):

Independent

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education:

High School Diploma, 2 years college General Studies

Occupation:

Mortgage Banker - 27 years

Campaign website: Can be found here.

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office:

Homer Township Trustee

The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Keeping taxes down and still provide great services to our residents. By being frugal with taxpayer money and keeping overhead low.

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?

Yes

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?

Experience !

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform:

Right now we are fighting against false information about the current board on social media being brought about by our challengers.

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

Keeping taxes low by being fiscal[ly] responsible. Being able to maintain all of the Township properties and senior housing at low costs.

If you win this position, what accomplishment would make your term in office as a success?

The finishing of the Morris Park renovation, it is a huge accomplishment.

Why should voters trust you?

I have been a resident in Homer Township for 30 years. I have raised 4 children here, and
I have had an open door policy for the time I have been a trustee. I meet with residents on a daily basis to address concerns or praises that they might have.

What are your views on fiscal policy, government spending and the use of taxpayer dollars in the office you are seeking?

We have to be very frugal with taxpayer money as our tax is only 1 percent of the residents tax bill,
also, we have to maintain the parks, open space and senior housing with the little taxes the Township does receive.

Is there any reason you would not serve your full term of office, other than those of health or family?

No I fully intend to serve my full term.

The best advice ever shared with me was:

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

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