League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Alameda County, CA February 4, 2014 Election
	Theadora G "Teddy" (Gray) King Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Piedmont

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

1. Do you support Measure A on the February ballot to refinance the pension side fund?

Yes I do. Measure A is sound fiscal policy and has strong support throughout Piedmont. I am proud to have endorsed Measure A on the ballot.

2. Do you agree/disagree that the City needs a stronger risk management policy to ensure fiscal accountability?

I am pleased that the Piedmont City Council adopted the Risk Management Policy and Procedures for Major Capital Improvement Projects proposal at the January 6, 2014 meeting. This proposal, which reflects a great deal of dedication by Piedmont Community members -- including the League of Women Voters, Piedmont chapter -- will certainly help the city avoid costly and poorly planned infrastructure projects in the future.

3. What do you think Piedmont’s relationship should be to the region in regard to housing policies, transportation, and public safety?

I strongly support enhanced cooperation between the City of Piedmont and other municipalities within our region.

Piedmont is a small town, but we exist in a broad, urban, and complex environment.

It is imperative that we continue to engage in strong cooperation with other law enforcement agencies in Alameda County. To that end, I strongly support Chief Goede's efforts work closely with other Chiefs of Police within Alameda County, utilize state-of-the-art technology to deter crime and maintain adequate staffing levels.

In addition, as former Chair of the Piedmont Environmental Task Force, I understand that Piedmont, as a member of the Association of Bay Area Governments, is required to create a certain number of housing units to conform with long-range regional planning goals. For a number of reasons, I believe it is Piedmont's interest to work cooperatively with these regional planning organizations, and by doing so we have access to state funding sources. However, as the city of Piedmont considers housing proposals, the Planning Commission and Council must do so in a way that 1) includes ample community input and 2) safeguards the unique character of our town.

Finally, Piedmont has exceptional transit and transportation options. We are particularly well served by AC Transit, BART, casual carpool, and increasingly, pedestrian and bike amenities. This is the result of regional transportation planning, and I strongly support our continued participation in these agencies.

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