League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA June 3, 2008 Election
	Jose "Joe" Esteves Answers Questions Candidate for County Supervisor; Santa Clara County; Supervisorial District 3

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 and training would you bring to this office?

As three time elected Mayor of Milpitas, I've had the opportunity to serve my community, to help our city become a great community with an excellent quality of life, to help the city grow economically with new businesses, and to help plan for future development while maintaining a balance of businesses and quality of life. I have a strong record of commitment to protecting the environment, making local government efficient, and using taxpayer dollars wisely. My 10 years of perfect attendance at City Council meetings attests to my commitment to public service and my strong family support.

I would like to apply my Milpitas successes in Santa Clara County, to help address the critical issues facing the County, and to work closely with the cities and regional bodies for the most effective use of resources and for a long term vision for the County.

2. What are the particular needs of your district?

There are several significant needs of District 3:
--We have to solve the County's budget problem or everyone will suffer the consequences and we need to hold state level elected officials accountable
--We have to ensure we provide needed health, medical, and safety services for our most vulnerable residents
--We need to continue to work on traffic and transit challenges for both near term and long term
--We need to protect our environment, especially our hillsides, parks, water sources, and air quality
--We need to encourage businesses and affordable housing at every opportunity, espcially along transit corridors

3. On what projects should the Board of Supervisors concentrate?

The Board of Supervisors should work on the following, not necessarily as projects, but as major and critical tasks:
-Solve the budget crisis and take the fight for funds to Sacramento--California's economic engine (Silicon Valley) is paying attention to its employees
--Work issues regionally so that Santa Clara is not trying to get the 49ers football team by itself, but has the entire County of Santa Clara supporting its efforts
--Work BART and VTA issues and make the tough decisions to ensure the best transit options are developed and executed
--Make "green" a key component of the County's environmental efforts--construction, transportation, housing, quality of life

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