Official Ballot Statement

	Official Ballot Statement
                 Statement of PERRY WOODWARD, Candidate for
                            Member, City Council
   Occupation: Attorney at Law
   Age: 29
   Education and Qualifications:
   
   Being a fourth generation Gilroyan, I care deeply about what happens
   in Gilroy. If elected, I will do my best to ensure Gilroy is a safe,
   prosperous, well-governed city, where citizens are involved in the
   decision making process. We face many challenges today; the emphasis
   on "regional planning"; continuing balanced and controlled growth;
   securing housing and jobs for our citizens; offering recreational and
   cultural activities; and preserving our environment. We also need a
   long-range approach to gangs to make Gilroy a safe place to live and
   raise our children.
   
   In past months, disturbing problems at City Hall have emerged. As a
   lawyer representing Sergeant Mark Good, I witnessed backdoor politics
   at their worst: Chief Sumisaki abused his power, spending tens of
   thousands in City money on attorney's fees, while stating he didn't
   have money for the Megan's Law CD-ROM! Also disturbing is the
   library's making pornography available to children via the Internet.
   We need a common-sense approach to technology.
   
   I studied at Oxford University and obtained my law degree from Santa
   Clara University. Through practicing law I know how to ask hard
   questions and get answers. I will hold City Hall accountable to its
   citizens.
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