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Los Angeles County, CA April 11, 2006 Election
Smart Voter

Ken W. Dean
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?

I believe it is possible to strike a balance between necessary growth and the retention of green belts only when the City of Santa Clarita partners with Los Angeles County. Areas where the County has signed off unfettered development, and worse, mining of lands that butt up against the city is an example of the Country trampling on the needs of the City.

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

I believe a hybrid of new and old ways can ultimately insure that the City of Santa Clarita remains one of the safest cities in California. One potential solution to law enforcement being unable to keep up with a growing crime element would be to mirror Simi Valley and other communities by having our own police force.

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?

Obviously almost no one gets out for these stand-along City Council elections. A truly democratic system would schedule City Council elections along with other state and national office elections. This would insure the greatest sample of residents participate in choosing the council.

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