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Los Angeles County, CA April 11, 2006 Election
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Jo Ann (Smith) Curtis, Esq.
Answers Questions

Candidate for
Member, City Council; City of Santa Clarita

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Questions & Answers

1. How should the City of Santa Clarita maintain a balance between its unique environment and its need for development?

City Counsel must develop a comprehensive plan that allows for the moderate controlled growth of Santa Clarita without destroying what makes our community so attractive to new residents. I propose that homebuilders, developers, and corporate investors allocate a small percentage of profits in order to fund the infrastructure necessary to facilitate their extremely profitable construction projects. It only makes sense that those that profit most, should assist in insuring that Santa Clarita remains an attrative city to raise a family.

2. How can the City of Santa Clarita best secure an acceptable standard of public safety?

The City Council needs to focus on the basics. Enforce the rules and laws designed to keep the community a model for others to follow. Appoint or elect firm judges that do not allow criminals to get away with crimes. Enlist volunteers for regular graffiti cleanup, community neighborhood watch, and immediately report any violation of the law to the Sheriff

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?

I would need to assess and compare the relative importance of different factors before making a decision. I favor continuing with the present practice of the election in April of the even numbered years.

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