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constraints that you would take into consideration. <br />Assuming the interests of different neighborhoods and communities are not in direct conflict <br />with each, this becomes a question of prioritization. It depends on the topic of course, but <br />often we need to compare the (usually negative) impact of an issue, look at how many people <br />are affected and by how much, and at the cost to address the situation. We should not take <br />into account which neighborhood or community is making the largest political contributions. <br />5. What specific skills and abilities do you bring that will enable you to work effectively <br />with both diverse members and perspectives of our community and the diverse <br />members and perspectives on this City Council. <br />I like information and data and like to make data-driven decisions whenever possible. I like to <br />listen to diverse positions to better understand the big picture. I'm happy to talk to people with <br />all perspectives. <br />6. What is the most important role that the City Council plays and how would you <br />ensure success in that role? <br />The Council sets the direction for the city. As a Council member I would listen to constituents, <br />do research, engage with other Council members, and vote towards the direction I support. All <br />while recognizing that I have just one vote out of seven. I need to find common ground to get <br />four votes in order to pass anything. <br />7. How will you create and engage in policy and propose/implement hands-on <br />approaches to end homelessness in San Leandro? <br />I want to learn more before proposing solutions as I don't claim to have the answers. The <br />needs of the mentally ill unhoused differ from others and we need to take that into account. <br />Simply shipping people off to another community is not a solution. A navigation center is a <br />good start. <br />8. How will you create and engage in policy and propose/implement hands-on <br />approaches to create a safer community from policing to community involvement in San <br />Leandro? <br />Policing has several aspects including solving crimes that have been committed, preventing <br />crimes from occurring in the first place, and oversight of the process. Policing is an area <br />where there is often lots of data with the number of crimes committed, locations, <br />demographics, etc. This is good. <br />I believe we should have a program similar to CAHOOTS in Eugene Oregon to "respond to <br />911 and non-emergency calls involving people in behavioral health crisis". <br />I'm pleased to see things like the Community Police Review Board as I see it as a way to <br />enhance the relationship between the police and the community. <br />9. What is your vision for the city, i.e., what should the City of San leandro focus on <br />during the next 3-5 years, and how to plan to help realize that? <br />My vision is simple: San Leandro should be an attractive place for people to live and raise <br />their families. We have lived here for 37 years and our two daughters and their families now <br />live in District 1 as well. San Leandro should continue to focus on ensuring we have very <br />good public schools. As mentioned elsewhere, in addition to education, my top issues are <br />solutions for the unhoused, and rents. These all influence the quality of life for San Leandro <br />residents.