Official Ballot Statement

	Official Ballot Statement
                 Statement of ANDREA HARRIS, Candidate for
                            City Council Member
   Occupation: Tax Appraisal Supervisor
   Age: 50
   Education and Qualifications:
   B.A. University of Pennsylvania
   
   I am running on a platform of slower growth and rejuvenation of our
   business community. I am the Chair of the Planning Commission and a 20
   year resident. Basically I believe if it works don't fix it. Last year
   we approved 1000 new apartments, so many that our schools couldn't
   guarantee local school enrollment. This year our businesses are
   leaving town. I think we need a fix.
   Here is what I want to change in the general plan:
     * Lower current requirement to build residential at 20 units per
       acre so we can build single family homes instead of apartments.
     * Reduce housing "floor area ratios" so new large houses don't crowd
       the existing smaller ones next door.
     * Change standard that allows office or industrial buildings to be
       60 to 75 feet tall. Do we really want a "big city" look for
       Cupertino?
     * Add focus on relieving traffic congestion.
     * Increase retail land allocations and add incentives for business.
       
   These are easy changes to make, and real quality of life issues for us
   all. I know the issues, embrace public input, forge consensus, and get
   things done. Please help me now with your vote.
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