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LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
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Richard Waterman
Answers Questions

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Campbell

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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.
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Questions & Answers

1. What experience related to city government would you bring to the city council?

As a local Campbell business owner, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Vice-Chairperson of the Campbell Parks and Recreation Commission and Board Member of the Campbell Chamber of Commerce, I have the critical, broad-based experience needed to ensure Campbell prospers during these difficult times.

2. What concerns are of particular importance to the city and how would you address them?

We, as a nation, are going through a big economic downturn from which Campbell is not immune. Campbell has been forced to dramatically cut its budget by raising taxes and fees while reducing city services. We can address these issues by encouraging appropriate new businesses to reside in Campbell through proven methods such as small business loan guarantees.

3. How would you balance the needs of the city as a whole with groups' interests?

We need to provide open forums for all affected parties to discuss and air their issues in public and in front of the City Council. As a City Councilmember, I will weigh the short- and long-term needs of the city next to the residents' concerns, business needs and other city-wide group interests.

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.

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