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LWVLeague of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA June 7, 2005 Election
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Linda Nguyen
Answers Questions

Candidate for
Council Member; City of San Jose; Council District 7

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The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of San Jose-Santa Clara and asked of all candidates for this office.

Read the answers from all candidates.

Questions & Answers

1. What kind of experience related to city government would you bring to the City Council?

I grew up in San Jose and want to give back to the community. I have mentored and tutored young people, volunteered at the East San Jose Law Center and serve as the Director of the Vietnamese community's Spring parade. No one will work harder than me to push for expanded after-school programs, home ownership opportunities and environmental justice.

2. What are the concerns of particular importance to District 7 and how would you address them?

3. Where would you make cuts in services, staff or projects to meet the current city budget?

As we face a $60 million deficit, we must be more creative and develop more partnerships to maintain services and programs. We need to reevaluate the City's priorities so that the health and safety of our citizens are protected and basic city services are maintained.

4. In addition to the issues already addressed, what particular Ethics issue would you like to see the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Ethics consider?

I believe the key to Ethics Reform is full disclosure that is accessible and timely. I think campaign contribution reports should be posted on the Internet as they are filed. That gives greater accessibility to our citizens, the news media and all the candidates.


Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League. 

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