League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Alameda County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
	Gus Morrison Answers Questions Candidate for Mayor; City of Fremont

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Fremont, Newark, Union City and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. What do you think is the most important issue in this election?

The City Council's positions on growth and development, including the A's proposal is the most important issue in this election. Fremont grew in accordance with a highly respected General Plan, which provided protection for single family residences, buffers around industry, strong historical communities, and a central business district. I have always supported the General Plan and the dream of the founders of Fremont.

When development proposals are made, they must fit with the concepts detailed in the General Plan and must fit the neighborhood and area. I do not believe in compromising the principles in the plan for short term gain. I have established a decision protocol for development proposals. If it complies with the General Plan and I have no difficulties with the proposal, I must vote for it. If I have difficulties with it, I must cause changes to be made or conditions to be added to make it acceptable to me. If I can achieve these changes, I will vote for it. If I cannot, I will vote against it.

With that philosphy in mind and addressing the A's Ballpark village we must remember -- a successful project must be a win not only for the A's, but for Fremont too. The current proposal for the A's Ballpark Village creates many problems. I will work to resolve these problems to make it a win for Fremont. My priority is always Fremont first!

What council approves will be there forever. If I am to make a mistake, voting no is the best mistake to make. A no vote can always be fixed with another proposal or a clarification of the original proposal.

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