League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
	Garnetta Joy Annable Answers Questions Candidate for Santa Clara County Open Space Authority Director; District 4

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 or training do you have which would help the District meet its goals?

Since 1994 it has been my pleasure to serve as District 4 Director of the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority. My prior community service on the joint implementation committee that founded the Open Space Authority, together with my nine years serving as Santa Clara County Parks Commissioner provide me with experience and training to do the best job for our community. The joint implementation committee was comprised of business, development, agricultural, citizen, City and County representatives. Through my service, I became well informed of our community's goals in establishing the Authority. My years of service and education as a Commissioner have been key to contributing to and adopting important acquisition policies, land use policies, and administrative polices.

2. What is your evaluation of the financial condition of the District?

The Authority currently has annual revenue of $4.3 million. With judicious management of revenues, partnerships and reserves we have accomplished much. Strategic planning is needed now to plan for our future.

3. In what ways would you collaborate with other governmental entities and community groups to achieve the District's goals?

Shared visions for our community remain critical to collaboration and success. Trusted leadership and management is critical. Committment to long term goals by all is imperitative. I will continue to support participation of other governmental entities and community groups in our Strategic Planning and future implementation. Urban trials and the County's Habitat Conservation Plan are important areas that will need collaboration with government entities, community groups and the private landowners to succeed.

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