League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
	Rich Larsen Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; Town of Los Altos Hills

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Los Altos/Mtn. View Area and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. What strategies would you use to try to meet the fair share housing needs allocated to Los Altos Hills for the new Housing Element currently under development, particularly the 27 units to be affordable to those earning less than 50% of area median income ("AMI")* and the 19 units to be affordable to those earning less than 80% of AMI? Please prioritize these strategies according to which you think would be most effective for Los Altos Hills. *AMI is $106,100 for a family of four, so 50% of AMI for a family of four is $53,050 and 80% is $84,880.

Los Altos Hills is primarily a residential community, so the most effective approach to meet these needs is by using guest cottages/houses that are located on larger properties throughout Los Altos Hills.

2. What ideas do you have for making Los Altos Hills a more sustainable community in the decade ahead?

Los Altos Hills has an opportunity to be a per-capita leader in California's Million Solar Roof initiative, by partnering with PG&E and vendors to install solar panels. Voluntary green building initiatives that are incentive-based will also help Los Altos Hills become more sustainable. I have been endorsed by both the Sierra Club and the California League of Conservation Voters.

3. What changes might be made to better balance the interests of particular groups within the community with the needs of the town as a whole?

My experience as the leader of the W. Loyola neighborhood annexation and Sewer District was successful because of my balanced approach in working with the many stakeholders. My goal is to serve the 80% middle majority of the Town as we continue to improve the quality of life in Los Altos Hills.

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