SIMI VALLEY CITY COUNCIL.Six candidates, including two incumbents, are seeking two seats on the Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. City Council in the Nov. 5 election. Mayor Greg Stratton is running uncontested. NAME: Bill Davis For the artist, animator, creative director, see . For the baseball player, see .
AGE: 69 BACKGROUND: Served on City Council from 1986 to present. A retired business owner, owned The Radio Doctor, an electronics repair firm. Prior to that worked for 24 years as an automotive service manager. MAIN CAMPAIGN ISSUE: I am and have been a full-time Simi Valley City Council member. I have been and will continue to be available to meet and discuss problems and concerns on a daily basis. My tenure has aided the stability on the council that is responsible for our city being rated one of the safest in the nation. Additionally, during my time on the council, our financial reserves have grown steadily and we are considered fiscally sound. OTHER ISSUES OF CONCERN: I wish to speed the completion of our new police facility, revitalization re·vi·tal·ize tr.v. re·vi·tal·ized, re·vi·tal·iz·ing, re·vi·tal·iz·es To impart new life or vigor to: plans to revitalize inner-city neighborhoods; tried to revitalize a flagging economy. of the Tapo Street corridor, completion of the Cochran Street extension and maintain our zero tolerance The policy of applying laws or penalties to even minor infringements of a code in order to reinforce its overall importance and enhance deterrence. Since the 1980s the phrase zero tolerance has signified a philosophy toward illegal conduct that favors strict imposition of toward gangs and graffiti graffiti Form of visual communication, usually illegal, involving the unauthorized marking of public space by an individual or group. Technically the term applies to designs scratched through a layer of paint or plaster, but its meaning has been extended to other markings. . The job is a tough one because we must balance our need for jobs, adequate housing, local shopping, police protection and other essential services. SOUND BITE sound bite n. A brief statement, as by a politician, taken from an audiotape or videotape and broadcast especially during a news report: "The box has been spitting forth maddening nine-second sound bites" ``Today, more than any other time, our city needs experienced and concerned elected officials to serve this city. I ask that the citizens of Simi Valley consider our quality of life, our safety, our protected scenic hillside Hillside may refer to: Places
NAME: Mike McCaffrey AGE: 37 BACKGROUND: Financial planner Financial Planner A qualified investment professional who assists individuals and corporations meet their long-term financial objectives by analyzing the client's status and setting a program to achieve these goals. , provides insurance and investment products and service to businesses and individuals. Served on Board of Directors of the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce, one year as president. MAIN CAMPAIGN ISSUES: During the past two years, a Simi Valley police officer was killed in the line of duty In the Line of Duty may refer to:
OTHER ISSUES OF CONCERN: I am convinced that Simi Valley needs to become much more proactive in its pursuit of engineering and manufacturing companies and the jobs they provide. The majority of our residents continue to commute TO COMMUTE. To substitute one punishment in the place of another. For example, if a man be sentenced to be hung, the executive may, in some states, commute his punishment to that of imprisonment. long distances to work. Creating local jobs means they will have more opportunities to work locally. To do this, a financial commitment by the city is necessary, but in the long run, our tax base will broaden, which will allow for more services for our residents. SOUND BITE: ``My children have attended public schools for the past six years and I have observed many instances where a stronger, more positive partnership between the city and our school district would have benefited our children and our community. Our children must be able to get to and from school safely, and once there, feel safe in and around the classroom. All public officials have an obligation to the citizens of our community to work in a cooperative fashion.'' NAME Dennis Serbick AGE: 57 BACKGROUND: Local business owner, former police officer in Arizona Arizona (âr'əzō`nə), state in the southwestern United States. It is bordered by Utah (N), New Mexico (E), Mexico (S), and, across the Colorado R., Nevada and California (W). , former Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. assistant district manager, ongoing education in business administration and police science. MAIN CAMPAIGN ISSUES: The current City Council is squandering squan·der tr.v. squan·dered, squan·der·ing, squan·ders 1. To spend wastefully or extravagantly; dissipate. See Synonyms at waste. 2. taxpayer money. The city's appearance is declining with empty stores, traffic engineering problems and rising drug problem. OTHER ISSUES OF CONCERN: I think the city of Simi Valley should be more careful with the tax dollars that people work very hard for. The money should be used to improve the city's appearance, the way the city is laid out and zoned. It looks like they just took the basic plan for the city and threw it away. SOUND BITE: ``Look at the city through the businessman's view. We need less regulations to attract more businesses. And we need to strengthen the city's position against drugs.'' NAME Dave Weiner Dave Weiner (born on September 24, 1976) is an American guitarist. He is most widely known for being one of Steve Vai's touring guitarists. Joining Steve Vai Dave first joined Steve's band when he went to Los Angeles to go to GIT. AGE: 34 BACKGROUND Former Simi Valley police officer, Associate of Arts Associate of arts and Associate of science are two-year undergraduate degrees offered by many community colleges or junior colleges in the United States. Such degrees transfer to four-year institutions which offer full bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees. degree in Administration of Justice, sports and feature writer for newspapers, news director for radio station, weekend radio talk show host, college security guard, assistant editor for computer magazine. MAIN CAMPAIGN ISSUES: Crime prevention. Making Simi Valley an even safer community. More officers, better pay for officers. We need to hold department's administration/management more accountable. Provide citizens with friendlier, faster, more efficient police services. OTHER ISSUES OF CONCERN: The homeless situation. It's steadily growing and we need to address a full-time shelter for the homeless. Promotion of minorities. Better bus service. School board and City Council truce. D.A.R.E. brought to the junior high school level. More professional training for front-line officers. More police enforcement for gangs/drugs/weapons in junior/senior high schools. Safer schools. SOUND BITE: ``It's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a for a change, folks! The median age in Simi Valley is 24 years old. I'd be the youngest council member. I fought on these streets as a police officer for almost 9-1/2 years. I know what's happening out here. We need new ideas "New Ideas" is the debut single by Scottish New Wave/Indie Rock act The Dykeenies. It was first released as a Double A-side with "Will It Happen Tonight?" on July 17, 2006. The band also recorded a video for the track. , new approaches - everything isn't just fine with our current council. Change is needed. Some council members get elected and then ignore those who voted them in. They're not supposed to be celebrities, they're supposed to be public servants.'' NAME: Barbara J. Williamson AGE: 52 BACKGROUND: Bank vice president, lived in Simi Valley for 24 years and served on the City Council since 1992. Attended community college and studied marketing and advertising at the University of Southern California The U.S. News & World Report ranked USC 27th among all universities in the United States in its 2008 ranking of "America's Best Colleges", also designating it as one of the "most selective universities" for admitting 8,634 of the almost 34,000 who applied for freshman admission . MAIN CAMPAIGN ISSUES: Public safety. Zero tolerance is not just a ``buzz'' word to me. It means making tough decisions toward gang violence and crime. It means enforcement of curfews but more importantly, making parents accountable for their minor children. OTHER ISSUES OF CONCERN: Fire and police protection, education, hillside protection and quality of life issues. SOUND BITE: ``When you go to the polls Nov. 5, I would appreciate your vote. As your City Council member, I would like to continue working to combat gang violence and crime on our city streets and in our neighborhoods. Together we can continue to be one of America's safest cities.'' NAME: Glenn Woodbury AGE: 42 BACKGROUND Small-business owner, former test supervisor for Hughes Aircraft Hughes Aircraft Company was a major aerospace and defense company founded by Howard Hughes. The group was based near Ballona Creek, in Culver City, California, USA, on the Pacific Coast. Hughes Aircraft was acquired by General Motors in 1985. Co., Associate of Arts degree in Industrial Management. MAIN CAMPAIGN ISSUES: Public safety. Building better relationships with our schools and parks. Develop and maintain the safest environment possible for all citizens. OTHER ISSUES of CONCERN: I would like to make it easier and less costly for small businesses to operate in Simi Valley. Innovations such as a ``one-stop'' permit process should be considered. SOUND BITE: ``Taxes are too high, criminals and gangs trying to claim our streets and parks, and government agencies, too often, are saying to each other ``That's not our problem!'' As a councilman, I will encourage our government agencies to work together and to be responsive to the concerns of the citizens! I will work toward establishing a more ``citizen friendly'' form of government.'' CAPTION(S): 6 Photos Photo: (1) No caption (Bill Davis) (2) No caption (MikeMcCaffrey) (3) No caption (Dennis Serbick) (4) No caption (Dave Weiner) (5) No caption (Barbara Williamson) (6) No caption (Glenn Woodbury) |
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