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The questions were prepared by the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County and asked of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).Questions & Answers
1. What experience related to city government would you bring to the City Council?
I have attended many City Council meetings and am familiar with many of the issues that affect the City. I believe that it is actually better to have a representative that is not already part of the City machinery and that has the perspective of a resident and not a bureaucrat.2. What concerns are of particular importance to the city and how would you address them?
As listed in my priorities, the concerns are the budget, High Speed Rail, and protecting the civic rights of residents. I would address them by finding new, more creative ways to provide excellent benefits for City Employees without bankrupting the City, by joining the cities that are suing to put an end to High Speed Rail on the peninsula, and by insisting that an ban being considered be placed on the ballot so that the people can decide instead of the police power of the state being imposed upon them arbitrarily based on the personal preferences of the current council members.3. How would you balance the needs of the city as a whole with groups’ interests?
The needs of the residents would take top priority. I believe that almost everything that has a positive impact on the residents will be definition have a positive impact on the city as well.
Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League. Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Please answer each question in no more than 400 words. Direct references to opponents are not permitted.Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).
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