League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Butte County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
	Alfreda Ann "Freda" Flint Answers Questions Candidate for Member City Council; City of Oroville

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

1. In July 2012 the State Budget Act (SA 1464) suspended some sections of the 1953 Brown Act. To assure transparency in local city government, do you support a resolution reaffirming adherence to the "Brown Act" as it was prior to these suspensions?

Yes. The Brown Act was developed to keep local government action public rather than "back room deals" and I do support transparency. The changes were to save the State money on reimbursements to local governments for agendas and publication of same. The whole point of the Brown Act is transparency and should be adhered to.

2. With the demise of redevelopment funding, how can the City address future development needs, especially in blighted areas of the community?

The City Council must be very cautious in spending. Grants are available and are being applied for currently and that should continue when appropriate. Bringing new development, businesses and jobs would be very helpful. Tourism is a market that has not been addressed as fully as it should be. Oroville also has specific areas that can be addressed with Supplemental Benefits Funds.

3. Should a voter be able to “follow the money” in political campaigns? Do you believe voters have the right to know which large donors are funding which candidates, campaigns and issue advocacy ads? What recommendations would you make to improve disclosure?

I absolutely believe that voters have the right to know where a candidate gets funds. I would like to see that donations of over $50.00 information released to the public. Disclosure forms should be easy to fill out and be readily available at appropriate locations, submitted quickly and with a time limit on the release of information.

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