League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
	Rick G. Moreno Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Morgan Hill

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Questions & Answers

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

I want to use my knowledge and expertise as an experienced business owner to get Morgan Hill on the right track of responsible growth and sustainability. I understand the true meaning of being fiscally responsible and living with one's own means. As a business entrepreneur, I successfully revived and gave back to communities 17 businesses.

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

I look around Morgan Hill and I see a beautiful town and a vibrant community dedicated to family. I also see ways that we can grow and thrive while still preserving the spirit and values of Morgan Hill. At the present moment, there are several controversies happening in Morgan Hill: (1) issues with funding for vital services such as law enforcement and medical emergency services, (2) downtown revitalization and proposed development of South East Quadrant, (3) flooding. As a business owner, I know the importance of prioritizing issues. The issue that needs the most attention at the present moment is vital services. I do not believe in balancing budget at the expense of vital services that keep community functioning and safe. There are number of projects that can be and should be postponed simply because in this tough economic times it is not viable to invest in projects that would require additional funding for maintenance. As a community, we should be wise in how we allocate our funds and strive to be self-sustainable. I believe the City should seek out partnerships with local businesses to ease the burden in maintaining and operating certain facilities. Developing new partnerships will help the city to keep spending at reasonable level and benefit community in the long run.

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

As a business owner, I strongly believe in power of negotiations and compromise while still maintaining your interests. Having a successful business in downtown Morgan Hill, I am working closely with the community and very well aware of issues that are faced by individuals and community as a whole.

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