League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 8, 2005 Election
	Raj Vasant Abhyanker Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Cupertino

Questions & Answers

1. What is your position on the initiatives that are before the voters?

I strongly support the Initiatives (e.g., Ballot Measures A, B, C).

I did not come to this judgment lightly. I analyzed, weighed, and examined views of differing groups, companies, and interests.

I believe that the initiatives WILL achieve their objective of limiting unsightly growth in our city. After careful study, I do not believe that the Initiatives will be harmful to local employers, businesses, residents, affordable housing, and/or to schools.

I would be happy to share with you my thoughts in detail.

2. Where do you see the money coming from to run the city?

For Cupertino, a source of revenue with growth potential is Sales Tax revenue. We need to have a focus on retail establishments that can drive additional revenue to the city (e.g., Borders/B&N Bookstores, high end retail shops, etc.).

We should be careful that these retail establishments suit the character, interests, and desires of our residents, and operate in harmony with our city (e.g., do not create nuisances).

Building high-density housing will not bring significantly more money to the city, because the city only receives approximately 4% of proceeds from Property Taxes.