1. What issues do you believe are most central to this year's District 1 supervisorial election? {sidebar id=70}

Jobs, future growth and youth services are the three big ones I have focused my campaign on.

2. What traits make you the best person to represent District 1 on the Board of Supervisors?

I grew up in Lake County and know the challenges our youth face. I have worked in local business and understand the economic needs of our business community. I have a youthful perspective and a vision for the future of our community.

3. 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 believe it is a good thing to do for the safety of our seniors and the disabled who rely on the services. I would create a dialogue with the care workers union to work toward this. However, I would not barter pay and benefits of the providers to accomplish this. I believe there is a more intelligent way to achieve compliance to this type of standard.

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

I worked for a gaming facility in Oregon that was a valued member of the community and the third largest employer in the county (a county with diverse industry on a major interstate). The tribe gave more back to the community than many nontribal entities.

I believe that creating a working relationship with the tribal government is the key. I also believe that the lodging they provide is a good thing since our county is in need of more beds to accommodate tourists.

5. 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?

VERY SERIOUS ... I think more attention should have been spent when the threat was first brought to the attention of the Board of Supervisors. I do believe once the inspection program was put in place, the county and those in the private sector did a great job enacting it in a hurry. I just hope it was not too late.

6. 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?

Proposition 98, no; Proposition 99, yes.

I am against investors and developers using propositions and our government like this to help them line their pockets.

 

7. How would you describe your philosophy for growth in Lake County? How can the county's growth best be managed?

I see growth that keeps our communities charming and valuable to visitors. Look at community boundary extension only when it is necessary to the needs of our community. Preserving ag lands for the farming needs of the future. Observing growth where infrastructure is existent or expanding it makes since.

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

With honor and honesty. I would put the needs of the people over myself.

9. Agriculture is an important part of Lake County's economy. What is the biggest concern facing agriculture and what would you do about it? Are you for or against rezoning agricultural lands to other uses?

I touched on it with question 7. We need to make sure in the rare instance rezoning is necessary, we look at the needs of the future for Lake County ag.

10. Do you favor making Lake County a GE-free zone when it comes to agricultural crops? Why or why not?

YES, but, I would not call it a GE ban, but more of a moratorium. I would work to put a sunset ordinance on any decision for review every few years. There may be developments in the future that can benefit our farmers while preserving our environmental health.

11. What would be your approach to promoting local businesses and attracting new businesses to the county?

I would dedicate my service to activities and improvements that attract more visitors to Lake County. We do not have the dollars in our local economy to thrive, we need to bring dollars here. I would also look to lure new business that could provide more services our residence need, this will keep people from spending their money in neighboring counties and create jobs for our citizens.

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