We asked each candidate to answer a few questions so that you can know a little more about their priorities. See responses from other candidates: Dawn Ortiz-Legg
Rank the issues in order of importance for the County of San Luis Obispo:
If elected, what will you do to address the issue you identified above as most significant?
- Utilize the Insurance Model for catastrophe management
- Develop CEMA. County Emergency Management Agency.
- Establish emergency shelters throughout the county.
- Shelters will house our non-profits, medical providers and public safety. Triage will then occur.
- A county ordinance will then be implemented declaring public sleeping/ camping no longer legal in public and private locations.
- In summary, San Luis Obispo has the talent and commitment to provide shelter for our vulnerable population. At the same time, we have the authority and right to protect all our citizens.
Which theme in the Chamber’s economic vision, Imagine SLO, do you think deserves the most focus in the next four years and why?
Promote investment in the development and implementation of a cohesive regional economic development strategy, including efforts to retain and attract new businesses.
I believe if we create an environment, based on land use, tax incentives and decreased regulation, we will encourage business growth in our communities. An open-door policy for business will encourage employment for families, recreational opportunities in our county and ability to retain our beauty for many to enjoy.
What is the biggest opportunity for the County as a whole in the next four years?
Energy development.
Do you think our business environment is healthy? If not, what would you do to change that?
There are some real cracks in our business environment. I would strive to keep Diablo Canyon open, encourage other energy development. Keep the Oceano Dunes open. I am running for the many silent members of our community that are packing their bags for other states because of high energy costs, increasing regulations that deter and eliminate business opportunities and the attack on use of the environment for recreational use.