Don Taylor

Opponents: Michael Allen, Eddie Alvarez, Carol Dean, Hans Dippel, Bobbi Hoff, Ernesto Olivares, Lee Pierce, John Sawyer, Marsha Vas Dupre, Gary Wysocky

Age: 49

Hometown: Santa Rosa

Occupation: Restaurateur

Background: Countryside Homeowners Association Board member (2006 - present); Community Advisory Board member (2004 - present); Santa Rosa Planning Commission member (1999 - 2003)

Web site: www.electdontaylor.com

Priorities:

BUDGET

Problem: A council encumbered by an "endless list" of special interests.

Solution: Elect business-savvy council members and "allow them to practice their craft."

PUBLIC SAFETY

Problem: Deficit budget endangers the ability to fund police and fire properly.

Solution: Undefined but willing to make "the hard decisions."

ENVIRONMENT

Problem: Need to bolster efforts to protect the environment.

Solution: Expand water conservation efforts and focus on city-centered growth to reduce transportation and the production of greenhouse gases.