League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Sonoma County, CA June 3, 2008 Election
	Tim Smith Answers Questions Candidate for County Supervisor; Sonoma County; Supervisorial District 3

The questions were prepared by the the League of Women Voters of Sonoma County and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. In your opinion, how would the proposed SMART commuter railroad impact Sonoma County?

I support SMART and have endorsed its passage in each election that it has appeared on the ballot. It is my hope that it will pass in 2008! SMART provides a much needed alternative to vehicle travel on 101 and it offers excellent opportunities for city-centered, transit-oriented development along the 101 corridor.

2. How can Sonoma County improve mental health services in the county?

Most of the funding for mental health services in Sonoma County is provided by the federal and state government for programs as specified by the funding source. We need to acknowledge that "upstream" spending on community based mental health care is more cost-effective than institutional care, especially when such care occurs in our jail. I will work to obtain additional funding from sources which provide flexibility as to delivery of mental health care, as well as other health care, services.

3. If elected, how will you keep yourself informed of your constituents' concerns, and your constituents informed of your stances and activities?

As Supervisor, a priority will be consituent service. I have already made arrangements with the Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park City Managers, that upon election, I may use available meeting space in their respective City Halls to regularly meet with residents, staff members and other elected officials, thus making it much more convenient for such meetings to occur. My home phone number is published and phone calls or emails to me are responded to promptly.

4. How would you balance the need for developing housing and business with environmental stewardship?

The top priorities of my campaign - ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT and EQUITY - provide the balanced approach necessary to have a truly sustainable Sonoma County. Please refer to our campaign website - http://www.vote4tim.com - for further details.

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Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' answers are presented as submitted. Word limits for answers were 400 words for all 4 questions. Direct reference to opponents are not permitted.

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