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The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles County, an Inter-League Organization, and constituent Local Leagues as available in communities holding elections on April 11, 2006 and asked of all candidates for this office.
See below for questions on
Development,
Public Safety,
City Election Schedule
Click on a name for other candidate information. See also more information about this contest.
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1. How should the City of Lancaster maintain a balance between its unique environment and its need for development?
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Answer from David Paul:
Please see my web page at http://www.davidpaulformayor.com
Answer from Gene Gaynor:
Development needs planning that has been designed with direction as to where the city's priorities are. Currently there has been no direction, and development happens where and whenever the owner (or owner's) for a specific property decides to sell it. The City's environment has been controlled by greedy individuals who are after profit. When the city returns to it's priorities, we will have balance.
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2. How can the City of Lancaster best secure an acceptable standard of public safety?
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Answer from David Paul:
Please see my web page at http://www.davidpaulformayor.com
Answer from Gene Gaynor:
By enforcing a zero tolerance for crime and traffic violations. By getting our citizens involved enough to care about their neighborhoods and voting to insure that the elected officials are supported with their concern. Only when everyone is involved and willing to stand up to those that would criminally pollute our city can we truly have an acceptable standard of public safety.
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3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a city election in April of the even-numbered years? Do you favor continuing the practice?
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Answer from Gene Gaynor:
Let's put the election where it belongs. April elections cost additional money, favor encumbents because of low voter interest.
Answer from David Paul:
Two years ago, I scarcely realized there was an election. It should be done in November with the rest of them to save money and confusion.
Responses to questions asked of each candidate
are reproduced as submitted to the League.
Candidate answers are presented as submitted except that direct or indirect reference to opponents is not permitted.
The order of the candidates is random and changes daily.
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