Election 2011: Josh Salisbury

Editor's Note: This is the sixth in a series of profiles of the seven candidates for the Montgomery Village Board. Each candidate had the opportunity to answer the same questions, but were asked to abide by a 75-word guideline. The answers will be provided here unabridged.

• Position sought: Montgomery village trustee.
• Website: Josh Salisbury for Montgomery Village Trustee on Facebook
• E-mail: josh4trustee@aol.com.
• Phone: 630-688-5901.

• Age: 30
• Family: Father Michael, mother Denise, brother Daniel.
• Length of residence: 30 years.
• Education: West Aurora High School Graduate Class of 1999; Waubonsee Community College E.M.T. basic license; Elgin Community College Public Safety Communications
• Occupation: Kane County Sherriff Office intake and release processor; Montgomery and Countryside Fire Department officer.
• Political party: Independent.
• Previous elected office: None.
• Related experience: 12 years with the Montgomery Fire Department, seven years with the Kane County Sherriff’s Office, eight years with the Illinois Medical Emergency Response Team.

What is the primary reason you are running for this office?

To serve the people of the village of Montgomery.

What will be your single most important priority if elected?

To lower administrative costs and not raise taxes.

What sets you apart from the other candidates?

I have been a resident of village my whole life and I will put the
best interest of the people of the village first.

What's your favorite thing about the village of Montgomery?

A quiet small town atmosphere.

What is the biggest problem in Montgomery?

The village of Montgomery must become more fiscally responsible in its spending, and use its funds on things the taxpayers pay for, like police officers and public works.