League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 7, 2006 Election
	JoAnn Olvera Trembath Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Monte Sereno

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?

I have had extensive administrative experience. In education, I supervised multiple compensatory education projects that were both state and federally funded. The guidelines, as well as the restrictions of these monies, always made for challenging decision making and accountability.

I like working in the community and did so while my children were in the local school system. Also, I have worked extensively with theatre groups with outreach programs for local schools. In addition, I worked with Diablo Light Opera Company in overseeing all the "happenings" in the company, and served as its president and chairman of the board.

I know what it is to take on administrative tasks, know the responsibility of sound decision making, and, however difficult, know how to make unpopular decisions. I believe that public officials all have the obligation to serve the greater good. Elected officials have a responsibility to their constituents to do the best job possible, remain accessible, be fair, and be vigilent.

Monte Sereno is a solid community. I love my surroundings, my neighbors and the feeling I get when walking around the city. I hope that we will always have a safe environment and continue to have city officials who will always look out for our best interests.

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

There are a number of pending issues. The General Plan needs to be revisited. This is an exciting project which provides a good opportunity to look into the future needs and desires of the community. This is a chance to conduct a needs assessment to see what the community wants.

Annexation is a very important on-going issue which requires further study and careful decision making.

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

There are statutes, codes, and regulations that provide guidelines. In those instances where the law is not sufficiently specific or clear, one must interpret the intent of the enacting legislative bodies and fairly interpret the purpose and meaning of such laws. Wherever possible and appropriate, a balancing process should be utilized, comparing the legitimate needs of the community as a whole with group and individual property rights. In doing so,I would do my utmost to insure equal application of the law and its enforcement. Special interest groups should not be given any greater consideration than anyone else.

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