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LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Orange County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
Smart Voter Political Philosophy for Ed Rakochy

Candidate for
Member, City Council; City of Yorba Linda

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As "your voice" on the Yorba Linda City Council, I will work with you to protect and maintain our safe and secure surroundings and continue our high standard of living. Our children deserve educational, recreational and cultural facilities that will enrich their lives and help them grow into outstanding citizens and adults. You've worked hard to provide this. I will work even harder to preserve it.

While much of Orange County suffers from suburban sprawl, as "your voice" I will work with you to retain the "low density-small town" atmosphere and the quaint historic charm of our Town Center. I will respect the rights of property and business owners in the downtown to assure fair treatment and due process, during our Town Center makeover. Downtown residents and businesses deserve to be part of the solution, not part of the problem.

I will bring over twenty-five years of communications experience to City government. As "your voice," I will look at marketing strategies that will assist local business growth, development and entrepreneurship, especially in Town Center. And, I will work to improve and streamline City communications to save you the taxpayer time and money.

I am strong independent thinker, who does his homework and looks at all sides of an issue before making a decision. I will think outside the box to find solutions. And, I will look at fiscally prudent approaches that continue the excellent quality of life we enjoy in our City.

As "your voice" on the Yorba Linda City Council, I will serve your interests, not special interests. And most importantly, I will listen to your concerns and suggestions. Public service means just that; to serve the public.

I'm ready to work for you. Let's do the right thing together.

I would appreciate your vote on November 2.

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