League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA July 30, 2013 Election
	Cindy Chavez Answers Questions Candidate for County Supervisor; Santa Clara County; Supervisorial District 2

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 and training would you bring to this office?

I had the great honor of serving the residents of San Jose as Vice Mayor, a member of the City Council and a member of the Valley Transportation Authority board for 8 years. Working together we were able to do good things for our community. These acts were great and small--supporting the development of high-rise and affordable housing, expanding community policing, partnering with schools in a manner that allowed children to thrive and supporting bring BART to San Jose.

In addition to my work as Vice Mayor and Councilmember, I have also served as the Executive Director of the nonprofit organization, Working Partnerships USA and as the Executive Director of the South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council. I have additionally worked in county government for 3 years and I have been an active member of our community by serving on the boards of Health Trust, American Leadership Forum, and YMCA .

2. What are the particular needs of your district?

The primary concerns of the residents of District 2 are reducing crime, improving the economy and ensuring access to quality, affordable healthcare. Just as important, is improving our public education system to ensure that the next generation has the tools they will need to be successful in our high tech economy.

3. Given scarce resources, how would you approach balancing the county budget and what county programs and services should be given the highest priority?

We need to carefully review programs and develop best practices to ensure that the county delivers quality services that are also cost effective. We should also look for opportunities to collaborate with other government entities so that we can streamline costs while maintaining service levels our residents expect and deserve.

I was proud last year to lead the charge on behalf of the campaign for Measure A, which will boost county revenue and provide healthcare access to children from low-income families. This new money will provide for the continuation of essential services.

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