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               BUILDING CONSENSUS AND RECENT ANTICS ON THE CITY COUNCIL

I believe it is healthy for the Council members to disagree and have thorough debate on issues.
Council members come from all walks of life and have diverse viewpoints. Spirited discussion can
bring about consensus. However, healthy discussion should remain on point and be factual. As
your mayor I will do my best to ensure this happens. Unfortunately the behavior on the council is
unbecoming at best. As I have said repeatedly it is alright and even good for council members to
disagree. It is not alright though to behave unprofessionally and resort to inappropriate name
calling.

                TRANSFER OF SEWERS TO THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT

For my views on transferring the east end sewers to the Yorba Linda Water District please click
here.

                                                ETHICS POLICY

Please take a look at Yorba Linda's new Ethics Policy. I am very pleased to have been part of
making this a reality.

The ordinance makes it illegal to:

A. Solicit campaign contributions from city contractors;
B. Vote on a project of someone who contributed $250.00 or more for a period of 12 months
   following the contribution or to accept such a contribution from a person who came before the
      council for a license, permit, contract, or land use entitlement for a period of one year;
C. Solicit the endorsement of city commissioners and contractors in election campaigns;
D. Hold a closed door ad hoc committee meeting;
E. Engage staff in political campaign activities.

The new ordinance also requires that all closed session Council meetings be tape recorded, yearly
ethics training be given for all Council Members, Commissioners, and city executive staff, and
formalizes the Council’s intent to enact a Whistle Blowers’s protection statute and a code of conduct
for Council members, Commissioners, and city staff.

                                        Statement of Governmental Beliefs

  I believe elected representatives and government employees work for and are responsible to the
People. Since elected as your representative, I have always tried to remember to put the People’s
interest before my own desires and ambitions, as I believe government is of, by and for the People.
I am available to all the People. I try to answer all phone calls, letters and e-mails that request a
response and participate in periodic Town Hall meetings. I will never forget tax and fee monies
belong to the People and not the City Council members and will be a good steward of the People’s
money.

  I believe the residents of Yorba Linda deserve Council members who are willing to
comprehensively set forth their plans and promises and not simply advance catchy, but hollow
slogans. Our community deserves more than politicians who merely promise to be "change", "an
independent voice", or a "consensus builder." Yorba Linda residents have a right to know
specifically where the council members stand on the issues and what they will strive to do in the
future. Council members must be held accountable for willfully failing to follow through on
campaign promises.

                            My Specific Positions on the Issues

* I was the initiator of Measure BB on the November 4, 2008 ballot which prohibits the use of
eminent domain for economic gain throughout all of Yorba Linda. I overcame substantial initial
opposition from two of my current fellow council members in getting the necessary votes to place it
on the ballot.

*I fully support the development of the Yorba Linda Town Center in a manner consistent with the
nature, and character of our City. During my term in office, we have moved forward in an
expeditious and financially responsible manner and are considering the recommendations of our
residents and the Town Center Blue Ribbon Committee.

*I strongly believe in a semi-rural, “low-density” Yorba Linda. I carefully examine all residential and
commercial development decisions in light of my strong adherence to our zoning and General Plan
and I will remain true to our Yorba Linda motto, “The Land of Gracious Living.”

*I believe in, support and try to advance a public safety agenda, which promotes the highest level of
security and public safety within Yorba Linda. I will work closely with our contracted police
department to obtain and maintain the best affordable law enforcement service available and will
seek to expand further services, procedures and programs that are consistent with our City’s
growth to prevent further increases in crime. I look to work collaboratively with our Orange County
Fire Authority fire fighters in ensuring the greatest level of fire safety.

*I fully understand the direction given by Yorba Linda property owners in the Landscape and
Lighting Special Assessment District Election in early 2008. I will vigorously pursue extensive cost
saving measures, seek various landscape alternatives, and examine and demand competitive
maintenance contracts. I pledge that no tax (or fee) increase will be sought for ANY special district
(landscape, lighting, sewer . . .) when adequate financial reserves exist and before all cost saving
measures have been examined, explored and exhausted. I disagree with the direction of some on
the council that the simple solution to fiscal inefficiency is to increase fees and taxes.

*I fully support fair yet reasonable City Manager and City Executive compensation. I will continue to
fight against runaway, excessive and irresponsible salary and benefit increases. I was part of the
effort to hire our new City Manager with a compensation package more in line with the expectations
of our residents.

*I believe it is time the City investigate the economic feasibility of a Cultural Arts facility that would
include much needed theatrical, rehearsal and exhibit space at a cost Yorba Linda residents can
afford. We should explore all options of private and public funding to make such a facility a reality. I
am not sure, however, that the city should pay for such a study as opposed to one of the groups
interested in developing such a facility.

*I support recreational facilities that benefit our entire community, including a Yorba Linda
Equestrian Facility. The addition of an equestrian facility is consistent with Yorba Linda’s semi-rural
nature and character. It’s an avenue to expand equestrian opportunities for our community’s
residents, schools and organizations and an appropriate use of Parks & Recreation funding. I will
move forward by identifying appropriate locations and exploring the economic feasibility of a public
/ private development and operating partnership.

*I support a General Plan update reflective of the low-density nature and character of our City.

*I believe in and fully support an open, transparent form of local city governance. I believe opening
all forums to the public to the extent permitted by law increases the confidence the electorate have
in their elected officials. I do not believe in, nor will I participate in “back room deals”. I will
continue to vigorously oppose the efforts of some council members to defeat these principles.

*I promise to continue my efforts toward establishing safeguards to prevent and prohibit City
Council members, City staff, and City contractors and developers working at the discretion of the
City Council from engaging in behavior which undermines or prevents our residents from
participating in the political process in Yorba Linda, which would include initiative, referendum and
recall procedures.

*I proudly sponsored an ethics ordinance that will help eliminate conflicts of interest with City
contractors and developers. I overcame the dogged opposition of some council members to defeat
such a necessary and vital ordinance.

*I promise to fight against unreasonable, State mandated quotas for low-cost housing developments
in Yorba Linda inconsistent with our low-density character. I do not believe that the state should
mandate that the City of Yorba Linda educate its residents on the benefits of high density housing.

*I fully support and have insisted that the council defend Measure B - the Yorba Linda Right to Vote
Amendment and the protection from over development that it places in the hands of Yorba Linda
voters.

*I was the sponsor of a new ordinance that requires closer cooperation between the Traffic and
Planning Commissions to ensure expedited project review and careful consideration of all potential
impacts from new development.

*I will support all reasonable measures and programs to enhance business opportunities in Yorba
Linda including new marketing efforts designed to attract new businesses to the city, "Shop in
Yorba Linda" programs, a closer City Council and Chamber of Commerce relationship, and facade
improvement loans for the Main Street area.



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     Thank you Yorba Linda for your trust in me in
electing me to the City Council. It is my honor to serve
as your Mayor for 2010.

       I have decided to run for re-election to the City
Council in 2010 and would appreciate your help. Please
see the Contract with Yorba Linda page on my site for a
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