| Name | Stephen Balich |
|---|---|
| What office are you running for? | Library Board Trustee |
| County, District/Township | Orland Park |
| Address | 12259 Derby Lane Orland Park, Illinois 60467-1110 Map It |
| Phone | (312) 805-7256 |
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| Are you currently the officeholder and seeking re-election? | No |
| Is this your first time running for office? | Yes |
| Election Date | 04/04/2023 |
| KEY ISSUES | |
| 1. What are your top 2 reasons for running for library board? | 1. To give back to the community that I care about |
| 2. How important is classic literature to education? | Very Important, classic literature offers a compelling look at our culture from past viewpoints. |
| 3. Who do you think is the ultimate authority in a child’s education and wellbeing? | The parents of the child are the ultimate authority for a child's education and wellbeing |
| 4. Do you agree with the statement “America is inherently racist”? Why or why not? | No, America is a melting pot of multi-cultural people from around the world, and that is what makes us great. |
| 5. What are your thoughts on “Comprehensive Sex Education”, “Diversity Equity and Inclusion”, and “Social Emotional Learning”? Should these be a part of our public education curriculum or supplemental learning materials or left to parents to teach and why | I Think this should be left to the parents to teach, because other than basic sex ed, it should be up to a parent to decide what their child is exposed to. |
| 6. Do you believe drag queen story time is important to the educational experience of children? | No |
| 7. Do you think highlighting authors based on nationality is beneficial to readers? | not entirely no, I do not think an authors nationality should make a difference or add any benefit for a reader. |
| 8. What are your thoughts on books having similar ratings as movies? | I think there should be age appropriate safeguards on books, it is dangerous to read something you may not fully understand yet. |
| 9. With pressure to have “inclusive” reading material for children, how will you ensure that the books in your district library are within traditional age-appropriate standards? | I would like to see adult aged books be flagged and a parent needs to be present if a child is checking them out. |
| 10. Are you endorsed by other organizations? If so, which ones? | Homer Township Republican Organization |
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