League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
	Jason Baker Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Campbell

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?

Planning for Campbell's future is important and difficult work that I have the experience to undertake.

I got my start in Campbell public service by working on the Committee to Support Measures A&B, two bond measures to help support local libraries.

As a current member and former chair of the Campbell Civic Improvement Commission (which advises the Campbell City Council on senior, youth and library issues among others), I have had hands-on experience in Campbell government.

I have worked as a volunteer at Boogie on the Bayou, Oktoberfest and Campbell's Carol of Lights at the Campbell Rotary booth to help raise funds for a variety of Rotary programs that help local schools and other organizations.

As a Santa Clara Law graduate, I have the training to make informed and independent judgments about the effect new laws will have on our community. If elected, I will be the only lawyer on the Council.

As a former Firefighter for the National Forest Service, I know the value of hard work. I will apply that work ethic every day in my service to Campbell.

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

Keeping Campbell's small-town, community feel and preserving our history is very important.

Making sure we support our libraries and social services even in difficult financial times is also critical. Campbell is a community that cares for our seniors and youth, and I want to keep it that way.
The city is in a true fiscal crisis due to difficult economic times and the state taking money from our coffers. Because our council has been fiscally responsible, I support Measure O and I hope you will too.

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

Organized groups of residents can provide valuable insight and information to inform a decision, however it is important to remember that not everyone has the time or ability to write-in, or attend a council meeting, but that does not mean that their opinions and interests are not also important.

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