Incumbent Supervisor Rob Brown (with a four-legged friend in the background) is seeking reelection this year. Courtesy photo.

1. What issues do you believe are most central to this year's District 5 supervisorial election? {sidebar id=76}

The continued fiscal health of the County is the most crucial issue. Without hat, other issues that we are face, with such as public safety and infrastructure will be seriously compromised.

2. How serious a threat is the quagga mussel? Did the county move fast enough to stop its spread to Clear Lake and other county bodies of water?

It is very serious and I believe the Board has acted appropriately to minimize the risk.

3. Where do you stand on Propositions 98 and 99, and, most particularly, what is your position regarding the use of eminent domain to seize private property for the purpose of transferring ownership to a private developer to build shopping centers, industrial complexes and other non-public projects?

I have consistently opposed eminent domain and I support 98 and oppose 99

4. What is your position on rent control?

I believe it is unnecessary.

5. As a member of the Board of Supervisors, how will you uphold your oath of office?

I have demonstrated, for the last 8 years in office, that we have a constitutional obligation to the public that we serve. I have made myself available to my constituents and have, to the best of my ability, made decisions that I believe to be fair.

6. Are you in favor of rezoning agricultural lands to other uses?

There are times that it might be in the best interest however, it should be avoided whenever possible. I am generally opposed to that type of rezone.

7. Does Lake County need more protection against unrestricted development of ridgelines and hilltops, or other key points in the viewshed? Why or why not?

I don't see it as an issue. Currently there is no such thing as "unrestricted development" anywhere in Lake County.

8. What is Lake County spending too much and/or too little on?

I have a strong held belief that we are spending too much on real estate purchases and not nearly enough on infrastructure.

9. Are you for or against background checks and drug testing for In-Home Supportive Services workers who care for Lake County's elderly? Why or why not?

I support background checks and drug testing for IHSS workers. With the current system, we are placing many people that have a history of serious criminal behavior, in the homes of the most vulnerable, our seniors. That is unacceptable and we shouldn't be caving to the pressures of the union bosses in Los Angeles for fear of political reprisal.

10. What benefit or negative impact do you believe Indian gaming has had on the county's economy and county government's budget?

I have been an opponent of any new casinos in Lake County. I feel the impacts far outweigh the benefits and the folks that lose the most have the least to lose. Due to losses to gaming, people have less to spend on necessary living expenses.

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