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Santa Clara County, CA November 6, 2007 Election
Smart Voter William D. Ross

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Palo Alto

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Attorney
  • B.A., Stanford University, History, With Honors, 1970
  • J.D., University of Santa Clara, School of Law 1974
  • Commission Member, San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission (BCDC), 2000-05
  • Commission Member, State Commission on Local Governance for the 21st Century, 1999-2000
  • Over 30 years of professional experience in representing local government and development interests to comply with land use and environmental law.
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Ensure uniform application of General Plan Development Standards for all Development Proposals.
  • Ensure periodic review, and enhancement, of City revenues for operational and Capital Budgets, including public safety services & facilities.
  • Work within the Council to improve the Council process while always ensuring full public participation.
Questions on Issues

The the League of Women Voters of Palo Alto asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from William D. Ross
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Key Endorsements
  • Richard T. Peery
  • William G. Osborn
  • Robert Hertzberg, former Assembly Speaker Appointing Authority for BCDC.
 
Campaign Contact Information
E-mail: wross@lawross.com

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