League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
	Peter Arellano, MD Answers Questions Candidate for Mayor; City of Gilroy

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 Mayor, I would bring 11 years of legislative experience, a passion for open and transparent government, fiscal responsibility, a devotion to preserving the health and improving the lives of all Gilroy residents. I am most qualified to understand the impact of policy decisions on our community. I respectfully request your vote.

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

Improving our economy by helping our small businesses, recruiting businesses which provide better paying jobs and working with our school district to make Gilroy schools the best in the area.

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

In all my deliberations I will consider the impact of my decisions on the next seven generations.

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