League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 6, 2007 Election
	Perry Woodward Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Gilroy

The questions were prepared by the 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?

For many years I have served as a Temporary Judge for the Santa Clara County Superior Court, hearing many different types of cases. Also, since 2003, I have been a member of my firm's management committee. My clients include businesses both small and large all over the state. I hold degrees in both economics and law from well-respected universities.

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

As a husband and father, I want for my family what you want for your own. As your councilmember, I will work to: repeal the sidewalk ordinance adopted in August, so homeowners cannot be sued for a longstanding problem that the City itself caused; fix the current $4.7 million budget shortfall before it depletes our reserves, in part by ending irresponsible actions like granting steep raises to top-level employees; better manage growth, creating jobs while ensuring traffic problems do not become even worse; and promote open government to the fullest extent, making sure there are no more "secret retirements" or closed sessions with developers.

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

I am running for office because I feel that the current Council is out-of-touch with the residents of this community. My goal is to provide an open city where everyone's voice is heard. For that reason, I am the only candidate in this race to have pledged not to take contributions from developers because I believe that too often these funds come with improper expectations.

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