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| League of Women Voters 2010 Questionnaire Voters’ Guide Questionnaire Submitted by:Billy G Garrett Candidate, County Commission, District #1 1. What are your solutions to make the County budget solvent? Get more out of existing funds. Restructure the budget so expenditures are tied to goals and measurable results. Fund staffing, projects and capital outlays in priority order based on formal cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. Generate additional funds through grants, user fees, and voter approved mil levies (such as for flood control). Cut costs by streamlining processes and reducing redundancies. Work with our legislative delegation to get help with “unfunded mandates” and unmet needs. 2. What issues have you identified from you attendance at County Commission meetings? How would you address them? Rapid growth and depressed income levels are linked to every county issue: from water management to public service delivery. Broad, integrated strategies are needed. I will push to update the county’s Comprehensive Plan using “Smart Growth” principles and strong community involvement. I will also expand economic development efforts and advocate for active involvement in implementation of new health initiatives so the county will be better able to provide health services for all residents. 3. How would you improve conditions in the Colonias? A combination of substandard conditions and high levels of poverty characterize all colonias. I would build on the current multi-faceted approach to addressing these conditions: seeking funds from a variety of sources (NMFA, HUD, DOT, CDF, etc.), encouraging partnerships with other governmental entities and NGOs, involving residents. I would also support efforts aimed at getting people into good jobs and would encourage consideration of the “Colonias Transformation Strategy” as a development guide. 4. Describe your qualifications for this office? My qualifications are grounded in family heritage and personal experience. I’m a third generation New Mexican who grew up in Doña Ana County. I’ve managed organizations with multi-million dollar budgets, hundreds of employees, and responsibility for a range of public services and facilities. I’ve overseen large infrastructure programs, developed business opportunities, addressed sensitive environmental issues, planned viable communities, and worked with people holding diverse views -- all activities expected of county commissioners. |
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