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Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
 Smart Voter Laura Macias

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Mountain View

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • Mayor, City of Mountain View 2007
  • Councilmember, City of Mountain View 2004 to present
  • VTA (Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority) Board Member, 2007
  • Grand Boulevard Initiative Task Force Member (El Camino Real Renewal), 2006
  • Commissioner, Environmental Planning for City of Mountain View, 2003-2007
  • Commissioner including Chair, Parks & Recreation for City of Mountain View, 1995-2002
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • I support residential development that integrates all smart growth principles especially those of "context" that is, "fit" within the neighborhood.
  • I introduced the concept of having open space guidelines for residents-- three acres per 1000 residents.
  • I never take for granted the revenue needed to fund the infrastructure, services, great employees and capital needed to build, and rebuild our city
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Questions on Issues

The League of Women Voters of Los Altos/Mtn. View Area asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from Laura Macias
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Key Endorsements
  • John Chiang, California State Controller, Jim Beall, Jr, Assemblyman
  • Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, Mountain View Firefighters
  • Advocates for Affordable Housing and Silicon Valley Association of Realtors
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Position Papers
Stands up for Healthy Neighborhoods
I support residential development that integrates all smart growth principles especially those of "context" that is, "fit" within the neighborhood.
Stands up for Open Spaces and Parks
When I started as a Parks and Recreation Commissioner, I introduced the concept of having open space guidelines for residents-- three acres per 1000 residents.
Stands up for a healthy City and Economy
I never take for granted the revenue needed to fund the infrastructure, services, great employees and capital needed to build, and rebuild our city.
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://lauramacias08.com
E-mail: laura@lauramacias08.com


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