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

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?

As Immediate Past- President of Saratoga Chamber of Commerce, i can contribute significantly to revitalize businesses in downtown and other commercial districts. As Board Member of Saratoga-Monte Sereno Community Foundation, I gained insights into community needs. I can leverage my school leadership experience to build partnership with the school community, making Saratoga a great place to raise kids. I can leverage my business and community leadership experience to step up to serve on the Council, to preserve the quality of life in Saratoga, to enhance it's business vitality and to build a community.

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

City's budget. Economy will continue to be tough in the next few years. I will leverage my business experience to exercise strong oversight to the City's budget, to expand revenue sources, and to apply cost-effective models to uphold the quality of services in our City. I will bring value to the City Council by offering solid business experience, fresh perspectives, an open mind, strong, ethical leadership.

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

As an independent candidate, I will keep an open mind, engage, listen, communicate, understand, and build consensus for the common good.

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