League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Cruz County, CA June 8, 2010 Election
	Emilio Martinez Answers Questions Candidate for County Supervisor; Santa Cruz County; Supervisorial District 4

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

1. What guidelines would you use to make decisions about the County Budget in hard economic times?

I would prioritize the primary functions of government and then make cuts elsewhere. In my opinion, the County should focus on keeping our citizens safe - particularly from gang violence - making our infrastructure second-to-none, and improving economic development.

2. In your opinion, what are the most important issues facing the County in the next five years?

The most important issues facing Santa Cruz County are:

1) How to fight the rising tide of gang violence and keep our citizens safe. 2) How to create jobs and attract business so that we have the revenue we need to provide the services our citizens demand. 3) Making our government, both at the County and City levels, open and transparent.

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