Candidate questionnaire — Amy Jordan

Question 1: Mayor Rocky Anderson has said the city needs to increase it's police force by 90 officers by 2010. In order to do that he will need the City Council to allocate the funding needed for these new officers. Adding that many more officers will be wildly expensive for the city and may require tax increases. As a council member will you support adding so many more officers to the force? Would you support tax increases for more police officers?

Answer: As a council member, I will support adding more officers to the police force, however, I feel that the number of officers being proposed is somewhat high considering the tax increase that would be needed to fund the addition. I would support tax increases for more police officers only after a careful consideration of budgetary allowances. If more officers are needed, a tax increase is also needed.

Question 2: Downtown remains a concern for many residents. Do you feel the city is doing the right things to help revitalize downtown? What would you do as a council member to help downtown?

Answer: I do feel that the city is heading in the right direction in revitalizing the downtown area. As a council member, I would encourage continued development in the Gateway area, as well as in the central business district.

Question 3: One big issue that could soon become an issue in District 7 has been people tearing down traditional homes and replacing them with monster homes. Some say new, bigger homes are needed to attract families to the city and maintain property values. Others feel these large homes are ugly and aren't compatible with the city's traditional neighborhoods. What's your opinion? How should city government handle this issue?

Answer: It is imperative that individual property rights be respected, while maintaining community involvement. While the individuals owners of the land have the right to rebuild, I feel that the good of the community must also be considered and weighed equally. The best avenue for the community and property owners to work together is in an atmosphere of respect and consideration through a mediation process.