League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Santa Clara County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues Mayor; City of Gilroy

The questions were prepared by the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Experience, Important Concerns, Balancing Interests Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. What experience related to city government would you bring to the City Council? Answer from Peter Arellano, MD: As Mayor, I would bring 11 years of legislative experience, a passion for open and transparent government, fiscal responsibility, a devotion to preserving the health and improving the lives of all Gilroy residents. I am most qualified to understand the impact of policy decisions on our community. I respectfully request your vote. Answer from Don Gage: I was employed for 30 years in private industry, along with 31 years in the public sector. My leadership skills, communication skills and listening skills enable people to arrive at a consensus creating a "win/win" environment. I mentor without being threatening. 2. What concerns are of particular importance to the city and how would you address them? Answer from Peter Arellano, MD: Improving our economy by helping our small businesses, recruiting businesses which provide better paying jobs and working with our school district to make Gilroy schools the best in the area. 3. How would you balance the needs of the city as a whole with groups’ interests? Answer from Peter Arellano, MD: In all my deliberations I will consider the impact of my decisions on the next seven generations. Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Please answer each question in no more than 400 words. Direct references to opponents are not permitted. The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.