Political Philosophy for Edward M. "Ed" Davis

Candidate for
Council Member; Town of Portola Valley; 4 Year Term

I am running for a four-year seat on our Town Council. I am 65 years old. My wife, Lynne, and I moved to Portola Valley in 1991. I have served 6 years on the Portola Valley Planning Commission, as a commissioner and as the chairman. I was chairman of the Westridge Architectural Supervising Committee (homeowner's association) for 6 years. I have been a member of the Portola Valley Finance Committee for 4 years. My retirement from the position of President and CEO of a local fiber optic Communication Company permits me more time for public service - I want to work for you.

I believe in a balanced approach towards preserving the environment that we so enjoy in Portola Valley. I strongly support:

• our trails and open spaces, which give our community its rural character
• fiscal conservatism in town government
• as little bureaucracy as possible
• the enforcement of our ordinances
• sustaining chivalry and mutual respect in all debates
• encouraging the volunteerism that has proven so valuable to our Town
• the updating of our General Plan to assure the long term protection of our Town's ambiance