League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
	Peter Leroe-Munoz Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Gilroy

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Questions & Answers

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

I have served on the Council for four years.

I represent Gilroy locally on Council, as well as serving as President of the Gilroy Youth Task Force, an organization committed to reducing gang activity.

I also represent Gilroy throughout Silicon Valley. I am the Legislative Action Chair for the Santa Clara County Cities Association, and a representative on the Santa Clara Valley Water Commission, and the Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority.

This wide-ranging experience in our city and county gives me unique local government knowledge and perspective.

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

Downtown revitalization remains one of my top priorities. I voted to impose fines on business owners who were delinquent in fixing their businesses to make them earthquake safe. We have seen that improvements to unreinforced buildings are now being made. I also voted for beautification and safety measures downtown, including new signage, improved lighting, and security cameras. I also support the Gilroy Arts Alliance and Demonstration Garden, and believe that we must support endeavors which give people a reason to visit our downtown.

Public safety is also a concern for our city. I have served as president of the Gilroy Youth Task Force, and during my time in that role, we have doubled revenues and fundraising for gang-prevention activities. I have also spoken with state leaders about the effects caused by AB 109 realignment, and will continue to educate them about criminal activity and attendant legislation impacts in Gilroy.

Maintaining strong city finances is also important. I have voted only for balanced city budgets, and will continue to ensure that public funds are spent openly and transparently.

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

A city is a collection of many different groups. Each group has a right to be heard and respected when presenting their issues to the City, and City officials should take these issues into mind when making decisions. Ultimately, I would look to see that groups are being treated fairly by the City, and not overlooked when decisions are made for the good of the entire City.

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