League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Sonoma County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
	Loretta Petersen Strong Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Healdsburg; 2 Year Short Term

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

1. In their overall review of budget priorities many cities are questioning their retirement and employment benefit packages. Would you support cutbacks in these areas?

I support a two-tiered pension approach where newer employees hired after a certain date are entitled to less expansive benefits, rather than taking away benefits from already tenured employees

2. Because there are no city funds for maintenance of the Memorial Bridge (either the old or a new), should new funds be provided for not only maintenance of the bridge, but also for possible construction of a traffic circle in the area of Healdsburg Ave. and Westside Road/Vine Streets to redirect and possibly alleviate incoming and outgoing downtown traffic?

There are probably grant funds available for the maintenance and upkeep of a certified historical bridge and that can be pursued outside of city funding. The traffic circle would have to be explored within the context of the entire re-development and build out of the south end retail area.

3. What measures can be taken to help the people who buy in Saggio Hills become a part of the Healdsburg community?

When constructed the development at Saggio Hills won't be much different than Chiquita Hills, Parkland Farms or the estates of Dry Creek Valley. People will come to town and shop at Big John's, attend Tuesdays on the Plaza and dine out at all of our great restaurants.

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