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LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Alameda County, CA June 3, 2008 Election
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Patrick Kevin "Pat" McCullough
Answers Questions

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Oakland; Council District 1

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The questions were prepared by the the League of Women Voters of Oakland and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. Since the biweekly schedule for council and council committee meetings often significantly limits the time available for public input, what changes would you make to give the public real opportunities to give input and to feel that their input is valued?

I will increase the opportunity for public input by proposing the use of e-mail and telephone for official comment, increasing the number of scheduled meetings, shortening break periods, and holding weekend meetings.

2. What is your assessment of the City's present records management program and how would you change it?

The City's record management is inept, causing inefficiency, frustration, waste, and unnecessary delays. It should be improved by utilizing improved technology and requiring the various departments to use compatible tools and practices.

3. How might the City work more effectively with the School District?

The City should be more engaged and communicative with the School District, maintaining regular involvement of elected and appointed officials in the District's planning, budget, and operations.

Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' answers are presented as submitted.

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