League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
	Susie V. Nagpal Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Saratoga

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?

Over the past six years I have served on the Saratoga Planning Commission as a Member, Vice Chair, Chair and Senior Member. For the past 24 years I have worked on diverse projects that involve large budgets and inter- disciplinary teams in the environmental and engineering field for many municipalities in the bay area. My professional and planning commission experience uniquely qualifies me with important land use and specific city government experience.

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

In the next few years the City will face important land use decision from development plans in the Village to Quito. These require experience in understanding land use, managing impacts to neighborhoods, environmental issues, traffic impacts, architectural experience and the ability to develop consensus. Balancing the future needs of our City and honoring our historic past requires strong technical abilities and teamwork. I will use my planning background, seek citizen input, and make sustainable land use decisions.

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

I believe in promoting an open government and actively seeking citizen input. My focus will be on common sense decision making that is analytical and helps build community for ALL Saratogans.

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