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The questions were prepared by the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County and asked of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).Questions & Answers
1. What experience related to city government would you bring to the city council?
As a citizen (not a professional politician) running for office, I do not have the experience that our current incumbents have. I do have enough experience to know when politicians make bad decisions that hurt Milpitas. As a resident of Milpitas, I could no longer sit back and allow current policies ruin Milpitas.The first 3 words of the United States Constitution says "We the people", not "We the polititian".2. What concerns are of particular importance to the city and how would you address them?
The city of Milpitas is controled by the city employee unions. The Walmart expansion vote and the "sacred cow" vote proves this. These 2 votes hurts Milpitas, and our residents know it knows it. Our projected city budget is 18% deficit. I will take the city in a new direction by standing up to the special interests and voting for what is best for Milpitas, not my campaign bank account.3. How would you balance the needs of the city as a whole with groups' interests?
The only "group interests" that I care about are the residents of Milpitas, whether they vote or not. I, like many Americans, are fed up with self serving politicians, who treat our issues as a political game instead of working to solve the issues. It is time 'We the People" stand up to these special interests and take our city back.
Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League. Candidates' responses are not edited or corrected by the League. Answers must not refer directly or indirectly to another candidate.Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).
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