League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA June 8, 2010 Election
	Xavier Campos Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of San Jose; Council District 5

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

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

Xavier Campos has served as a commissioner on the San José Planning Commission for the past 8 years. As a commissioner he studies land use policies and applications for new developments and major land use changes. Xavier has supported many of the important improvements to East San José neighborhoods, such as new affordable and senior housing, the shopping centers at Story and King Roads, and renovations to Eastridge Mall. In addition to his responsibilities as a planning commissioner Xavier Campos is also a policy aide for Santa Clara County Supervisor George Shirakawa Jr., focusing on social services for children, seniors, and families as well as juvenile justice and public safety.

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

One major concern will be balancing the City budget without compromising core city services. I would fight to make sure that the quality of life in East San José is not diminished by cuts to the police and fire departments, our schools, libraries, and community centers.

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

I will fight to ensure that the residents of District 5 and their needs are always placed at a high priority as we balance the city budget.

4. How much money do you expect to raise/ spend on your race, and how will you assure voters that financial contributions will not affect your decisions/positions should you be elected?

I will always represent the community of District 5 with the utmost integrity and place their needs in high priority.

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