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

Lynne Plambeck
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?

The Santa Clara River, LA County's last wild river, runs through the City of Santa Clarita. The City should create a greenway along its banks and not approve housing in the flood plain. A greenway preservation strategy would also protect drinking water supplied from the river alluvium. I support sustainable, "smart growth" building policies that protect our hillsides. I support requiring 5 acres/1000 people when considering new development as required by our general plan.

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

We currently contract with the County Sheriffs for police services. But the police can't be everywhere. I will urge the City to encourage and support neighorhood watch efforts and to work with local businesses to ensure their security.

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?

The disadvantages of an April election are low turn out and potentially higher costs than a consolidated election. One advantage is that those who DO come out to vote are often better informed than those who may just be checking boxes for City offices because they came out to vote for the satewide offices. With eleven candidates in the race, an April election may give the voters more time to investigate the candidates.

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