League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
	David P. Moyles Answers Questions Candidate for Commissioner; Saratoga Fire Protection District

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 or training do you have which would help the District meet its goals?

As a long time resident I bring to the Fire Commission an appreciation of the history and values of our community. I also bring to the Commission the experience it needs through my previous service on the City Council and the Fire Commission. My belief is that the public is best served when its representatives listen well, focus on collaborative problem solving rather than personalities.

2. What is your evaluation of the financial condition of the District?

The District's finances are sound. This is the result of strict fiscal restraint over a period of lean years. My priorities for the Distract's small surplus are to re-establish public outreach and communication, improve the visibility and effectiveness of our fire safety and prevention programs, and continue to fund adequate reserves.

3. In what ways would you collaborate with other governmental entities and community groups to achieve the District's goals?

We have functionally merged with Santa Clara County Fire; our continuing successful collaboration with County Fire is key to providing our residents the best fire prevention, fire fighting and emergency medical services possible.

The Commission successfully resisted the the recommendation by LAFCO that the district be dissolved, thus preserving a tradition of local control dating back to 1924. Our success was the result of careful collaboration with neighboring cities and special districts.

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