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LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Alameda County, CA February 4, 2014 Election
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Jeff Wieler
Answers Questions

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Piedmont

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

1. Do you support Measure A on the February ballot to refinance the pension side fund?

Yes, I want to save hundreds of thousands of dollars by refinancing at a lower rate

2. Do you agree/disagree that the City needs a stronger risk management policy to ensure fiscal accountability?

A few weeks ago, the City Council passed a strong risk management policy that was praised by League of Women Voters leadership. As a council member, I am proud that we have addressed this complex and controversial topic with a policy that is comprehensive and workable.

3. What do you think Piedmont’s relationship should be to the region in regard to housing policies, transportation, and public safety?

We need to work with the region to promote improved public safety, and I am glad that our new chief of police is doing so. Concerning housing policy, Piedmont is being punished by the state with ridiculously high quotas. We are totally built out, and have no space for new housing.

Concerning transportation policy: we need to push to be on more AC transit routes. Aside from commuter routes, we have very little bus service.

Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Direct references to opponents are not permitted.

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