League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 8, 2005 Election
	John N. Howe Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Sunnyvale; Seat 3

Questions & Answers

1. What is your position on the initiatives that are before the voters?

The present Council and City Manager has reduced over the past two years the annual deficit from $14 million to $1.7 million this year. The Business License tax has remained the same for over 30 years. Our TOT tax is one of the lowest in the County. Without the increases we will need to cut essential City services. The tax increases have been broadly supported by the business community, and they have the support of the Chamber of Commerce.

2. Where do you see the money coming from to run the city?

Over the past two budget years the City has increased efficiency. The deficit has been reduced from $14 million per year to $1.7 per year without large cuts in City services. The 2005-2006 budget is again balanced.