Assess the recent performance of the [INSERT NAME OF OFFICE] and, if elected, would you keep it on the same direction or change course?
Given existing budget constraints, how would you would stretch taxpayer dollars and still [INSERT GOAL, example: OFFER SERVICES, DETER CRIME, ETC]?
How can we hire the best? How do we attract really good applicants?
How would you describe your management style?
What are the most pressing issues in the office you are seeking?
What are your goals for the office?
What do you plan to accomplish in your first 30 days? In your first 90 days?
What do you see as the [name of elected office]’s primary role?
What do you think is the most important skill of being a good [INSERT NAME OF POSITION]?
What is biggest need of the [INSERT NAME OF POSITION] now and what would you do to fill that need?
What would you say the [INSERT POSITION NAME] position entails?