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10. What types of organizations (e.g. businesses, non-profits, etc.) should San Leandro <br />see to attract to our city? Why these organizations? How would you support these <br />efforts? <br />Businesses run the gamut from store fronts, to restaurants, to Bay Fair mall, to industry, etc. <br />San Leandro is diverse in this way and that's an advantage. While I'll admit this is not my <br />strongest area, we need to understand the vacancies and opportunities to decide how to <br />position San Leandro as being more attractive than other cities. <br />11. How would you handle criticism from the constituents or the media? <br />Criticism is to be expected as a City Council member can't please everyone. I encourage open <br />discussions and will happily explain the rationale behind my votes. I will ignore vitriolic <br />criticism. <br />12. What strategies would you use to promote civic engagement and participation in local <br />government? <br />Communication is key. As city leaders we need to actively communicate with constituents. <br />This can be proactive reporting on progress or reactively responding to questions, emails, etc <br />and meeting with people or groups of people. I have always appreciated the City Council <br />members who responded to my requests to chat. Sadly, that has not been all of them.