League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA June 8, 2010 Election
	David Cueva Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of San Jose; Council District 9

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Questions & Answers

1. What experience related to city government would you bring to the City Council?

What San Jose Needs is a fresh new perspective without the bias and baggage that career politicians bring. My background includes 20 years of hands on business experience in the field of accounting and finance. I am known as a problem solver and good negotiator. I plan to use these skills to bring about a fiscally sound City Government.

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

The deficits that appear inevitable for the next 5 years that will cripple the city financially unless changes are made to our pension plans and city operations. If changes and new ideas are not implemented to lessen the deficit, we can then expect future reduction of city services and taxes increases. We need to look at our internal processes, procedures and contracts too see if they still make sense given the uncertainty and volatility of todays economy. Next year it is estimated that another 70 million will have to be paid into the cities present pension plan. We can no longer afford this type of expense. Adding a new two tier system would make more sense for the future as long as it can become a collaborative effort between the city and the unions.

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

I have told my constinuents that there is no time for politics and special interests in San Jose. We need to create a functioning government that benefits the greater good of the community not just one particuliar group. Everyone will have to pitch in and all ideas and plans need to be implemented for the greater good.

4. How much money do you expect to raise/ spend on your race, and how will you assure voters that financial contributions will not affect your decisions/positions should you be elected?

We will probably spend no more than $5,000 on the campaign. It is important to me that I receive the endorsement of the people I have more interest in gaining their trust and vote instead of their hard earned money. No money or special interest group will affect my decision making. If elected to be the voice of district 9 I will do my due diligence to adhere to the people's needs and requirements. If for some reason I cannot, it's my responsibility to explain to them. Why? As a civil servant it is my duty to report everything to my employers.

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