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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.
See below for questions on
Experience,
Concerns,
Balancing Needs
Click on a name for candidate information. See also more information about this contest.
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1. What experience related to city government would you bring to the City Council?
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Answer from Jane P. Kennedy:
Jane Kennedy has been a Campbell resident since 1972. She has served on the City Council since November 1998 for a 4-year term and was re-elected to the Council in November 2002 for another term. Also, she served as Mayor in 2000 and is again Mayor for 2005.
Ms. Kennedy was selected "Citizen of the Year" by the Campbell Chamber of Commerce for the year 1991.
Additionally:
- 16 years on the City's Planning Commission, serving as its Chairperson in 1982, 1991, and 1995
- Planning Commission Site and Architectural Review Committee - 1982, 1991, 1995
- Founding Member and President, Campbell Business Associates
- Founding member and Vice President of Women in Business for the Chamber of Commerce
- Former President of the Campbell Museum Foundation
- Former Chairperson of the City's Prune Festival
- Former Chairperson-Campbell Firefighters' Holiday Toy Program for the past 15 years
- Former Board Member, Campbell Chamber of Commerce
- San Tomas Neighborhood Task Force + 1980, 1996
- Downtown Streetscape Committee
- Valley Transportation Authority Board (Chairperson)
- Community Center Master Plan Committee
- Administration and Finance, Valley Transportation Agency, Chairperson - 2001-2002
- UTA Policy Advisory Committee - 1999-2000
- Campbell Chamber Board Member - 1983-1985
Answer from Tom Francois:
I am a nine year Planning Commissioner, and I have seen first hand how our city works to provide essential services to our community.
As a former business owner I know how to handle budgetary challenges.
And as a 28 year Reserve Police Officer, I have substantial public safety experience.
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2. What concerns are of particular importance to the city and how would you address them?
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Answer from Tom Francois:
Traffic: Encourage mixed use and high density developments in the downtown areas near light rail. This will help alleviate and minimize traffic.
Public Safety: Insuring that our citizens live and work in a safe environment with prompt police and fire protection must be our highest priority.
Business: Make the business permit process easier and faster to encourage businesses to locate in Campbell. This will result in a healthier city budget, more jobs, and a more vibrant community.
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3. How would you balance the needs of the City as a whole with groups' interests?
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Answer from Tom Francois:
Be a good listener and work with every sector of the community. As a planning commissioner I have learned the importance of hearing all sides of the issues, and I will carry this practice to the Council if I am elected.
Responses to questions asked of each candidate
are reproduced as submitted to the League.
Candidates' responses are not edited or corrected by the League.
The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.
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