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LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
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Jean H. "John" Mordo
Answers Questions

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Los Altos

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The questions were prepared by the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

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

My 30 years career has been as chief financial officer of Fortune 500 companies. I have served 2 years on the Planning Commission and 8 years on City Council in Los Altos Hills, where I resided in the past.

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

The most important challenge facing Los Altos is the need to develop moderately to update our building stock and promote increased vibrancy, while conserving the charm and character that is the reason people love Los Altos. Currently building is uneconomical on many downtown lots because of the requirement to provide parking. A city sponsored parking structure which developers buy into via "in-lieu" fees would solve the problem.

3. How would you balance the needs of the City as a whole with groups' interests?

I would have a public engagement process to develop a consensus on the public's view of the future. Economic modeling shows that moderate development could significantly improve vibrancy. 3-D computer modeling would show residents what the City could look like in 5-10-15 years. I believe that we can find a rate of development with which residents are comfortable and at the same time be good for business.

Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. The answer to each question should be limited to 400 words. Direct references to opponents are not permitted.

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