HOPEFULS GIVE GOALS FOR T.O.; 13 COUNCIL CANDIDATES SEEK 3 SEATS.Byline: Sonia Giordani Daily News Staff Writer Voters face a tough and confusing decision Nov. 3 as they try to sort out the positions of 13 candidates, including two incumbents, who are vying for three open seats on the Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. City Council. The election has the potential to shift the political makeup of the council, which currently has a three-member majority that favors growth in Thousand Oaks. Differing interests among the council members have sharply divided the panel, creating an increasingly rancorous ran·cor n. Bitter, long-lasting resentment; deep-seated ill will. See Synonyms at enmity. [Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin, rancid smell, from Latin atmosphere at City Hall. So in addition to the more traditional issues - growth, public safety and spending of taxpayer dollars - candidates also are wrestling with the question of restoring tranquillity in the council chambers. To help inform voters where each of the 13 candidates stands on important issues, the Daily News asked each incumbent and challenger the same set of questions. Following are their responses detailing their personal, professional and community experiences; their opinion on what they consider the most important issue facing the city; and their goal if elected to office. Candidates were asked whether they support the Save Open-space and Agricultural Resources initiatives, and what they think should be done about Borchard Road, a controversial road linking the Dos Vientos residential development to Newbury Park. The profiles are listed as the candidates' names will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot: Candidate: Dave Anderson Dave Anderson might refer to:
Occupation: Small business manager Years in T.O.: 39 Family: Married; two children Civic experience: Thousand Oaks Planning Commission Noun 1. planning commission - a commission delegated to propose plans for future activities and developments commission, committee - a special group delegated to consider some matter; "a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours" - Milton Berle ; Little League manager; Muscular Dystrophy Association The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is an organization founded in 1950 which combats muscular dystrophy and diseases of the nervous system and muscular system in general by funding research, providing medical and community services, and educating health professionals ; Handicapped Equestrian Learning Program; public access talk show host Top issue: Stop relying on growth for revenue. Prepare to sustain city on sales tax sales tax, levy on the sale of goods or services, generally calculated as a percentage of the selling price, and sometimes called a purchase tax. It is usually collected in the form of an extra charge by the retailer, who remits the tax to the government. revenue and fees. Top goal: Bring civility to the City Council. SOAR: Yes, city and county Borchard: Work with developers to reduce the grade. Candidate: Chris Buckett, 39 Occupation: Former corporate start-up director Years in T.O.: 6 Family: Married Civic experience: Public access film producer; Thousand Oaks Board of Appeals; Conejo Valley Junior Chamber (Jaycee); Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity, nonprofit ecumenical Christian organization that enables low-income people to own affordable, livable housing. Headquartered in Americus, Ga., it was founded in 1976 by businessman Millard Fuller and his wife. ; Civic Arts Plaza hospitality committee Top issue: Affordable housing Top goal: Keep a closer eye on how the city spends its redevelopment dollars. SOAR: Yes, city and county Borchard: Pursue the appeal. Implement safety elements including stoplights and medians. Candidate: Laura Lee Custodio, 46 Occupation: Los Angeles Unified School District The Los Angeles Unified School District (the "LAUSD") is the largest (in terms of number of students) public school system in California and the second-largest in the United States. Only the New York City Department of Education has a larger student population. teacher; lawyer Years in T.O.: 7 Family: Married; one son Civic experience: Volunteer fund-raiser at Newbury Park High School; youth baseball volunteer; American Legion American Legion, national association of male and female war veterans, founded (1919) in Paris. Membership is open to veterans of World Wars I and II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Ladies Auxiliary Top issues: Controlled growth, financial responsibility and ethics in government Top goals: Enforce government standards and work to develop long-range economic plans. SOAR: Yes, city and county Borchard: Build at 5 percent. Developers should pay. Candidate: Dan Del Campo, 50 Occupation: Marketing manager Years in T.O.: 20 Family: Married; adult son Civic experience: Conejo Track Club; Ventura County 8K Cross-Country Championships; parks initiative signature gatherer Top issue: Finding other ways to support the city beside depending on developers and their fees Top goal: Maintain general plan guidelines and look for ways to mitigate and reduce traffic and noise. SOAR: Yes, city and county Borchard: Build at 5 percent grade. The city should not be held liable. Candidate: Marshall Dixon, 73 Occupation: Retired general manager of automobile company Years in T.O.: 10 Family: Married; three adult children; six grandchildren Civic experience: Mayor's Business Roundtable Business Roundtable (BRT), an association consisting of the chief executive officers of major U.S. corporations that was founded in 1972 through the merger of the three preexisting business organizations. , T.O. Council on Aging; two budget task forces; OakKnoll Villas HOA HOA see hypertrophic osteopathy. ; United Methodist Church United Methodist Church, in the United States, religious body formed by the union in 1968 of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Methodist Church (see Methodism). Top issue: Managing financial resources Top goals: Fighting crime, improving traffic conditions, preserving existing housing stock and keeping an eye on the money SOAR: No, city and county Borchard: Have representatives of the city, the citizen's organization and developers meet to determine how to minimize damage and maximize satisfaction. Candidate: Andy Fox, 40 Occupation: Los Angeles city fire captain; Thousand Oaks city councilman Years in T.O.: 17 Family: Married; four children Civic experience: Ventura County Council of Governments; Southern California Area Governments; Thousand Oaks Planning Commission; Ventura County Fire Department Not to be confused with Ventura Fire Department. The Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) provides fire protection and emergency response services for the unincorporated areas of Ventura County, California, and for six other cities within the county. strategic planning committee Top issue: Bring an end to the bickering bick·er intr.v. bick·ered, bick·er·ing, bick·ers 1. To engage in a petty, bad-tempered quarrel; squabble. See Synonyms at argue. 2. on the City Council. Top goal: Keep the city safe and beautiful; acquire open space. SOAR: Yes, city; undecided, county Borchard: Pursue the appeal; the grade should probably be 5 percent. Candidate: Dennis Gillette, 58 Occupation: Administrative vice president, California Lutheran University Mission statement The University's mission statement is as follows: "California Lutheran University is a diverse, scholarly community dedicated to excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies. Years in T.O. 35 Family: Married; two children Civic experience: Conejo Recreation and Park District director; former police chief; former deputy sheriff; United Way of Ventura County; Community Conscience; Conejo Valley/Thousand Oaks Chamber of Commerce; Thousand Oaks Rotary Club; Ventura County Heart Association Top issue: Public safety Top goal: Bring stability and mutual respect to the council. SOAR: Yes, city; undecided, county Borchard: Hold focus group to propose solutions. Candidate: Nigel ``Phil'' Greaves greaves cracklings, an edible raw fat from the meat trade. The skimmings from the preparation of this fat are also called greaves. They represent a low grade of meat meal. , 33 Occupation: Division manager for security firm Years in T.O.: 11 Family: Single Civic experience: None Top issue: Overcrowding overcrowding overcrowding of animal accommodation. Many countries now publish codes of practice which define what the appropriate volumetric allowances should be for each species of animal when they are housed indoors. Breaches of these codes is overcrowding. Top goal: To slow the degenerative effects that have started already of having growth too quickly SOAR: No public position Borchard: Less-steep grade; taxpayers shouldn't pay for it Candidate: Judy Lazar, 57 Occupation: Thousand Oaks city councilwoman; former executive director, Conejo Valley Senior Concerns Years in T.O. 27 Family: Married; three children Civic experience: American Association of University Women ''This article or section is being rewritten at The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. ; Thousand Oaks Rotary; United Way, YMCA YMCA in full Young Men's Christian Association Nonsectarian, nonpolitical Christian lay movement that aims to develop high standards of Christian character among its members. ; MANNA; Meals on Wheels n. 1. A program that delivers hot meals to persons, such as the elderly or disabled, who are confined to their homes and unable to cook for themselves; also, the meals thus delivered. Such programs are usually conducted by governmental or charitable organizations. Top issue: Restore a cooperative council; planning Top goal: Establish council relationship; develop financial plan SOAR: Yes, city; no, county Borchard: Build with safety as the primary factor. Candidate: Richard Messina, 63 Occupation: Systems scientist Years in T.O.: 31 Family: Married Civic experience: Fought attempts to convert Point Mugu into joint-use airport; fought to bring four Navy Hawkeye squadrons to Point Mugu; La Cuesta cuesta (kwĕs`tə), asymmetric ridge characterized by a short, steep escarpment on one side, and a long, gentle slope on the other. The steep side exposes the edge of erosion-resistant rock layers that form the cuestas. Conejo Homeowners Association Top issue: Spending tax revenue on fines and legal fees for the sewage spill and Borchard Road Top goal: Return peace to the city. Forge a coalition of homeowners groups. SOAR: Yes, city and county Borchard: Reduce to 5 percent grade Candidate:Wayne Possehl, 54 Occupation: Marketing consultant Years in T.O.: 6 Family: Married; three grown children Civic experience: Citizens Action Network Top issue: Growth Top goals: Return credibility to the city through audits of finances and management; de-politicize the staff. SOAR: Yes, city and county Borchard: Build at 5 percent grade; developers should pay Candidate: Nick Quidwai, 48 Occupation: Pool designer Years in T.O.: 19 Family: Married; three children Civic experience: Concerned Citizens of Thousand Oaks; Mayor's Business Roundtable; Conejo Substance Abuse Authority; Conejo Valley/Thousand Oaks Chamber of Commerce Top issue: Mismanagement mis·man·age tr.v. mis·man·aged, mis·man·ag·ing, mis·man·ag·es To manage badly or carelessly. mis·man  age·ment n. at City Hall including sewer line break,
the lack of respect for citizens, council bickSering
Top goal: Focus on solving problems in a professional manner; choosing the next city manager SOAR: No public position Borchard: Lower the grade. Fight the developers through outside legal representation. Candidate: Dave Seagal, 68 Occupation: Engineer Years in T.O.: 7 Family: Married; two adult children; two stepchildren Civic experience: Mayor's Business Roundtable; committee to improve and codify codify to arrange and label a system of laws. city purchasing manual Top issue: De-politicize issues; management of funds, city assets and taxpayer dollars Top goal: Eliminate government waste and abuse of power SOAR: Undecided Borchard: Mediation CAPTION(S): 13 Photos PHOTO (1) Dave Anderson, 39 (2) Chris Buckett, 39 (3) Laura Lee Custodio, 46 (4) Dan Del Campo, 50 (5) Marshall Dixon, 73 (6) Andy Fox, 40 (7) Dennis Gillette, 58 (8) Nigel ``Phil'' Greaves, 33 (9) Judy Lazar, 57 (10) Richard Messina, 63 (11) Nick Quidwai, 48 (13) Dave Seagal, 68 |
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