League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 7, 2006 Election
	Chris Borello Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Morgan Hill

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Questions & Answers

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

City governments are comprised of people who truly care about the communities within which they live. Elected officials carry with them the voices, hopes and desires of each and every person in the community. I would like to be the voice for the people of Morgan Hill. I earned my Bachelors degree from San Jose State University and majored in Political Science, with a focus in Practical Politics. My four years of Political Schooling taught me that all politics are local politics. As a Morgan Hill City Councilmen I will bring 25 years worth of Morgan Hill history to the table. I've experienced this community first hand, from the schools, sporting events, extra curricular activities and as a businessman.

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

I want to improve our city by focusing on realistic issues that matter most to our community. Clean drinking water, ending temporary power interruptions, a stable budget, and public safety.

Clean drinking water is the lifeblood of any community and as your City Council member I am going to strive to provide the healthiest, most affordable drinking water as possible. Improving the quality of our drinking water will be my primary objective as your City Councilmen. Our drinking water has been contaminated with Perchlorates and the cost to clean the water has risen exponentially over the years. By working closely with The Santa Clara County Water District we can develop a plan to improve the drinking water in Morgan Hill and reduce its costs to consumers. With your votes I will rapidly implement a plan to flush out the contaminates in our water and open the spouts to pure, clean, and refreshing drinking water for our City.

Power interruptions in our City have decreased since the energy crisis we faced a few years back, but we are still plagued with interruptions during heat waves. As our city grows its demands for energy will also increase. I would like to work closely with energy specialists, new home developers, and PG&E to develop a plan for Morgan Hill that will end these interruptions. There is a solution to this problem and I will make it a priority to discover it and end the inconveniences they cause. I will welcome any and all recommendations and carefully analyze each energy proposal to ensure we receive the best and most efficient energy resources available at the lowest cost.

The budget has become a hot button issue during this election. It's an issue that we can all relate to. Everybody in this room has a budget and it's vital to live within it. We need to be responsible with the limited resources available to this community and use them in the most productive and profitable manner. Fiscal responsibility is the key to the long term success of this City. A plan needs to be implemented to decrease the drain on our General Fund and increase the revenue for the City without, new taxes.

The Police Force in our City has done an excellent job at protecting the citizens of Morgan Hill and enforcing the law. Even though the crime rates in Morgan Hill are considered low in relation to our neighboring cities we can reduce them even further. As our population grows, the demand on our police force continues to rise with each additional person living in the City. The increased demand on the police force can only be met through the addition of new police officers. By carefully working with the City's Police Chief I will work towards implementing a plan to hire more officers while working within the resources that are currently available to the department. The safety of our city is vital to its continued success. I as your City Councilmen will do everything in my power to strengthen the Police Force and provide the citizens of Morgan Hill a safer city to call home.

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

Every member of this community has a voice and it's the responsibility of each councilman to recognize the needs and desires of the community as a whole, and the needs of each individual. I would balance the needs of the City and specific groups by making myself available to them. If there is an issue that a member of this community would like to discuss, I would be sure to listen to them.

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