Candidate Response: First Ward, Michael Bausone

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1. Is the corner of Miner and Lee, site of the Choo Choo and Masonic Temple buildings, an appropriate place to build a police station and an appropriate use of TIF funds?

No, the station should not be built there. I'm not convinced we can't build upon the existing station. We also have to look at locations in other parts of the city.

2. Do you believe the Des Plaines Theater has the potential to act as a catalyst to attract more activity downtown?

Yes

3. How do you think downtown can be made a more appealing and productive place?

The council has to be accommodating of entrepreneurs who wish to set up shop downtown. Not long ago, somebody tried to open up a karaoke bar downtown. The council denied him a liquor license because a couple of residents complained. I would've voted for the license.

4. Do you support the creation of a Heritage Commission and preservation ordinance to identify, evaluate, and protect Des Plaines’ historic resources?

Yes.

5. Do you support pursuing listings on the National Register of Historic Places for Des Plaines historic properties and districts, making them eligible for Federal tax credit programs?

Yes.

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