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 Hear John speak  &  answer questions  with  the other  candidates at  the  following  candidate  forums:

  Thursday October 9   7:30 - 9:30 P.M.
  KMVT Television   Candidates Debate
  Community Television   Channel 26

  Thursday October 16   7:30 P.M. OMVN   Association   Candidates Forum
  City Council   Chambers,  Mountain   View

 Thursday October 23
  Cuesta Park and   Wagon   Wheel   Neighborhood   Associations (joint   forum)  St. Timothy's   Church   2094 Grant   Road   6:30 - 8:30   PM

  Saturday October 25
  Monta Loma   Neighborhood   Assoc.
  Monta Loma   Elementary School   (Multipurpose Room)
  460 Thompson Ave.
  10:00 am - Noon

Goals:
 Maintain high quality public safety, parks and open space, and other city services.

 Judiciously Manage Recovering City Budget which has potential for imminent  challenges:
    –   Support and expand business rather than raise fees.
    –   Provide city services that improve residents' quality of life while maintaining a           balanced budget.

 Development in Mountain View:
    –   Quality market rate and affordable housing and commercial development based           on sustainable practices.
    –   Practical and effective zoning that supports neighborhoods and business.
    –   More efficient and economical review and approval processes.
    –   Compatible with existing neighborhoods.

 Encourage reduced fossil fuel consumption, modern lighting, energy efficient utilities,  and water conservation.

 Protect and increase parks and open space - no commercial developments in parks.

 Enhance Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) in preparation for major  disasters.

 Continue my volunteer ethic supporting the community, sports and environmental  organizations.

Wildflower planting at Cuesta Annex

Community Involvement:
 Currently Chair of the Environmental Planning Commission.
     –   Facilitator for the General Plan Outreach and Visioning.
     –   Analyze and investigate zoning changes and environmental impact for major                  developments.

 Support habitat restoration and trail work on surrounding nature preserves and              community tree program.

 Serve on Advisory Councils for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and  El Camino Hospital.
 
 Previously served five years on the Parks and Recreation Commission:
    –   Supported individual homeowners, sports groups and park users regarding trees          and playground design.
    –   Served as a City Mediator and helped neighbors, landlords, and tenants resolve            disagreements.

General Plan Visioning

 Organizations and Memberships:
    –   Friends of Stevens Creek Trail member
    –   Mountain View Historical Association  Member
    –   Mountain View Trees
    –   Friends of Rengstorff House
    –   El Camino Hospital advisory Council

Metropolitan Transportation Commission Advisory Council