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Santa Clara County, CA November 7, 2006 Election
Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
Council Member; City of Santa Clara; Seat 2

The questions were prepared by the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Experience, Concerns, Balancing Needs

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1. What experience related to city government would you bring to the City Council?

Answer from Karen Hardy:

I have served as a volunteer City Commissioner for 12 years. Five years on the Historical & Landmarks Commission and 7 years on the Planning Commission.

2. What concerns are of particular importance to the city and how would you address them?

Answer from Karen Hardy:

I am opposed to Measure B (Binding Arbitration). The control of the budget needs to stay in the hands of the city council who directly answer to the residents.

I am unhappy with the "Koreatown" proposal. City funds should not be used to promote one type of business. The El Camino Business district should be inclusive to all good businesses.

3. How would you balance the needs of the City as a whole with groups' interests?

Answer from Karen Hardy:

Public policy is a balancing act. Everyone's interests need to be considered. I have a seven year track record of voting decisions. I try to listen and find the best solutions.

Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' responses are not edited or corrected by the League.

The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.

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