League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
	Jill Hunter Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Saratoga

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Questions & Answers

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

In 1999 I served on the City's Heritage Preservation Commission. I then went to the Saratoga Planning Commission where I served for 5 years. I was Chairman of the Planning Commission in 2003-2004. I then ran for the Council in 2006 and have served as Vice Mayor this year. It has been a pleasure getting to know the City staff and serving the City in this manner.

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

The chief concern of the City at the moment is the budget and keeping our City working well when the money is short and, secondly, revitalization of the Village of which I work very hard every day to help. As chairman of the Saratoga Village Development Council I am constantly helping the merchants and building owners and work with them to increase foot traffic . I am also concerned about our magnificent heritage trees which are disappearing rapidly. I would like to increase the fines for taking down large trees illegally and reduce the appeal fee if your neighbor is cutting down a tree that affects your property. Our vision of Saratoga is of a semi rural, residential community. All decisions of the City Council should be made with that Vision in mind and I believe I have done that for the last four years..

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

To me, as a Council Member, I represent the 32,800 Saratogans with our City staff to see that the City is run smoothly and that the employees respond quickly to the citizens concerns. I believe I have done that for the last four years and I am proud that our City is well run and the citizens love their City and are proud to say they are residents of Saratoga!

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