Political Philosophy for Sandra Lee "Sandy" Genis

Sandy Genis has a proven record.

As a City Councilmember and Mayor, Sandy Genis proved she could be trusted. She kept her commitment to saving our tax dollars and protecting our quality of life. She will exercise that same commitment as your new County Supervisor. Sandy Genis has demonstrated that she is:

"fiscally conservative" (Los Angeles Times)
"the taxpayers' best friend" (Daily Pilot)

As Costa Mesa's Mayor, Sandy sounded the alarm regarding the dangerous Orange County Investment Pool, persuading her council colleagues to withdraw city funds before the County bankruptcy, saving local taxpayers millions. When County power brokers and bureaucrats wanted ordinary citizens to clean up their mess with the Measure "R" Bankruptcy Tax, Sandy Genis said "No!". She joined with other conscientious citizens in the countywide campaign to defeat this unfair tax.

Sandy Genis demanded accountability in expenditure of public money. She targeted public dollars to improving our neighborhoods with better police protection, street repairs, and upgraded parks and programs for our children and senior citizens, not special interest subsidies. Sandy moved to reduce her own City Council salary.

"a lady who...has a will of steel when it comes to protecting ... [the]...suburban environment" (Costa Mesa Independent)

Our safety must be preserved through strong police enforcement and well-equipped fire and paramedic protection. Sandy was the only Council Member to oppose cutting the police budget while other, less essential programs were preserved.

Sandy Genis consistently voted to protect our residential neighborhoods from upzoning and intensified use. She worked to balance development against the ability of public services such as police and roads to handle growth and traffic. On the Board of Supervisors, Sandy will continue to work to maximize open space at Bolsa Chica and the Santa Ana River mouth and eliminate the Nineteenth Street/Banning Bridge and the Gisler/Garfield Bridge from County master plans.

"sincere about...the responsibility of government to the people"

(Daily Pilot)

For too long, a back room political machine has controlled Orange County government. After the recent restructuring, it's even worse, with the same County insiders more entrenched than ever. Decision making has been relegated to unelected bureaucrats acting behind closed doors, out of public view.

Sandy Genis believes government exists to serve the citizens and must answer for its actions. To the extent feasible, decisions must be made at the local level, so voters can control their own futures. Residents deserve a voice in deliberations on the Katella Avenue Superstreet and reorganization of special districts. Sandy successfully worked for expanded flow of public information so all affected parties, property owners as well as tenants, are now informed of pending City actions nearby.

Sandy Genis fought to protect the "little guy" and opposed condemning small businessmen's property to sell to a large, tax-subsidized developer. Sandy blocked a move to force small businesses into a City mandated trash monopoly.

"Councilwoman Genis is to be congratulated for her innovative approach to government"

(Orange County Register)

Sandy Genis took the initiative to work for change. On City Council, Sandy spearheaded formation of a Parks, Recreation and Parkways Commission; adoption of a reasonable, resident oriented General Plan; strict conflict of interest laws; control of impacts of fairground expansion; and development of a master plan of parks and recreation.

"dedicated...better informed than almost anyone else about the details of city government"

(Daily Pilot)

Sandy Genis has earned a reputation for hard work and thoroughness. She was first elected to the Costa Mesa City Council in 1988 and served as Mayor from 1992 through 1994. As a measure of the respect in which she is held, her City Council peers throughout Orange County selected Sandy to serve on the Orange County Housing Commission, Southern California Association of Governments Executive Committee, and the Special Commission on Air Quality and the Economy (region wide group of business and community leaders convened to investigate and develop solutions to the impact of air quality regulations on the Southern California economy). Her other activities include:

Orange County Regional Advisory and Planning Council
Orange County Affordable Housing Task Force
Orange County Single Room Occupancy Housing Task Force
Costa Mesa Residents for Responsible Growth, co-founder
Costa Mesa Library Foundation Formation Committee
Bolsa Chica Land Trust Board
Orange County Friends of Harbors Beaches and Parks Board

Sandy has lived in Orange County since 1960 and is a graduate of Stanford University. She is a land use planner with twenty years experience.

If you desire more information, or would like to help, please call (714) 444-3239.

Sandy Genis for Supervisor (I.D. No. 971423),

10044 Adams Ave., No. 253, Huntington Beach, Ca. 92646

SANDY GENIS

FOR SUPERVISOR --

THE TAXPAYERS' BEST FRIEND!