League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
	John Radford Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; Town of Los Altos Hills

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

In a residents survey I completed at the start of my campaign, the resident's issues were 1) Maintaining the rustic beauty of the town, 2) Being fiscally responsible while investing in infrastructure and 3) Building community. I will continue to support both open space and environmental initiatives. I will invest wisely in key infrastructure and pathway projects. I will support activities that bring resident together and our public schools, which provide key social groups for the residents. The recent increase in water rates has also caused a big concern amongst the over 2/3 residents that utilize the supplier's water and have seen their rates increase. Rates are being increased as a method to conserve water. The city must address this by collaborating with the water supplier to ensure that the most vulnerable (low/fixed income residents) do not suffer as a result of the increase. Best practices dictate that new conservation practices adopted by the city can and should be implemented.

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

My strength is getting people to work toward a common goal. The issues may change, but my approach will not. I'll bring my strong fiscal business perspective and decision-making experience to city council deliberations. The one-acre minimum in our city is sacrosanct and must be strictly adhered to. The basic intent of our ordinances and the city's General Plan is key to maintaining what has made our city such a special place to live. If inconsistencies or deficiencies arise that can only be solved by re-examining our ordinances, then we will undertake such efforts in an open and transparent manner. All residents deserve to be heard and their opinions considered.

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