47° RAIN, Don Taylor
Candidate for Council Member, City of Santa Rosa (4-Year Term)
Last Modified: Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 1:24 p.m.
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.
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