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LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
Smart Voter

Mary Prochnow
Answers Questions

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Los Altos

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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?

For 42 years, I have been a businessperson in Los Altos. I have been appointed to and served on numerous city committees regarding zoning, parking, code revisions and planning. As President of the Chamber of Commerce, was a member of the Economic Development Committee, in collaboration with the City of Los Altos.

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

Community-paced development: Take the time to absorb recent changes and develop a Specific Plan that will integrate the downtown and civic center to serve as the heart of the community. Leadership with respect: Listening to all ideas, respect others, and engage local talent to make Los Altos an even better community. Common-sense solutions: Use a common-sense approach to build consensus among diverse constituents through open communication and collaboration.

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

Listening respectfully to the concerns of interest groups can bring information to council decisions. Seek options for mitigation, if possible, and in the final analysis, decide what is best for the City as a whole.

Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. The answer to each question should be limited to 400 words. Direct references to opponents are not permitted.

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