Q: Why are you running for the Roseville City Council?

A: I'm running for City Council to protect our community values and our family-friendly quality of life. I have lived in Roseville and all my life. I had grandparents who came here in the early 1920s.  For me, it's more than just a place; it's a special part of my life. I plan to retire here, and I want to make sure it's a good place for all city residents, present and future.

Q: What do you see as the critical issues in Roseville?

A: The biggest issues in Roseville are traffic and planning. Part of my background is having served on the Roseville City Council for nine years and two of those as mayor. In those years, I worked on almost every specific plan in Roseville. You have to have good planning. And once you have a plan, you have to stick to it. When you start eroding the base plan, you start having traffic and jobs and housing balance problems. I want to ensure that it's not just developments, it's communities being planned. Housing and jobs need to go together to reduce traffic and improve air quality. I also want to make sure that we're using water efficiently, and that we're using the surface water we have. We need water and energy planning, and I bring that kind of expertise to the Roseville City Council.

Q: If elected, what would you want to accomplish?

A: I would work to improve communication/coordination between the Cities of South Placer and Placer County so we can plan better as a region. I come with the background of having served on the Roseville Planning Commission, Roseville City Council, Placer County Water Agency Board District 1, and also have an ability to work with people. That's what I'm going to bring to the Roseville City Council. I have the experience of being able to work with many entities. You get things done when you get people to the table and talk. I also would bring leadership and trust to the Council. Others may agree or disagree with me, but they will always know where I stand.

Q: How do you feel about growth in the City of Roseville?

A: Growth needs to be controlled and all the elements of Smart Growth need to be incorporated into the plans, not just increase the density of residential zoning. I want to make sure we maintain a mix of land uses. It takes careful planning and making sure you have the entire infrastructure in place. You don't build something without the right infrastructure like roads, water, schools. I'm going to make sure that any plan that comes before us has a good traffic plan.

Q: Traffic congestion has always been a big concern for Roseville residents. If elected, what will you do in regard to helping alleviate traffic woes?

A: When looking at new development, our existing residents need to be taken care of. We can't look to the future if we can't take care of what we have now. As we're looking at new annexations, we need to make sure that we have the proper transportation systems in place. The new development should pay for all the required infrastructure and new growth shouldn’t have to be paid by existing residents or businesses. When it's all said and done, we all have to live here.

Q: Do you think campaign fundraising for City Council positions should be curtailed?

A: My opponents will raise a lot of money, much of it from special interest. I just use common sense on campaign fundraising and spending. I want to make sure I raise enough money to run an efficient campaign, but one that is not developer top-heavy. I prefer that there is a campaign limit for all candidates.

Q: Although the position of Roseville City Council Member is nonpartisan, does partisan politics play a role in the election process?

A: Everybody needs to look at the candidates running and pick people who are going to listen to them and who have listened to them in the past. You should expect your representative to have an open door and listen to you because you are a citizen of Roseville. You should demand that from any of your representatives. I'm here for service to the community and citizens should expect good service from me, and not because I belong to one party or another.

Q: Is there any other comment you would like to make?