League of Women Voters of California
Santa Clara County, CA November 5, 2002 Election
	Liz Boewer-Ambra Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Mountain View; 4 Year Term

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Los Altos/Mtn. View Area and asked of all candidates for this office.

Read the answers from all candidates.

Questions & Answers

1. Do you see any links between local traffic congestion and cuts in public transit services, "help wanted" signs and insufficient low cost housing? If so, what might the Council do to improve the situation?

Yes. Of course, a shortage of public transit and local housing contibutes to traffic congestion. When Moutain View is too expensive for lower income persons, lower paying jobs cannot be readily filled.

The council can encourage the creation of more public transit and more local housing- especially for lower-income persons- in appropriate places.

2. What specific concerns, if any, do you have about the recommendations in the NASA Ames Development Plan which was released in late July?

I am concerned about the potentialy large number of employees and vehicles in the future and the shortage of on-site housing. I am encouraged that the proposed development deters expanded use of the airstrip.

3. As a Councilmember, how would you bring together members of the community to address local issues?

The key to increasing participation and dialogue concerning local issues is to elect Councilmembers who are committed to listening to the members of the community.

Respecting and responding to what the community thinks, feels and wants is important to me. My door- my ears- will always be open.