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Blog Entry 4 of 5 2007 Election: Candidates Q&A's

Responses to 10 Questions from candidates running for two (2) vacant seats on the Burbank City Council.

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Q&A with Anja Reinke

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Contributed by: Eric Michael Cap on 2/2/2007

1. The city of Burbank is currently considering an ordinance that would prohibit smoking in certain public places such as restaurant patios, parks, farmers markets and such. Do you support in principal such an ordinance? YES or NO.

~ Yes.

2. In 2006 the Council unanimously adopted a voluntary Random Drug & Alcohol Testing program. If elected, do you promise to voluntarily submit to random drug & alcohol testing and the public disclosure of the results?

~ Yes.

3. On the April ballot are 4 changes to Burbank's City Charter recommended by the Charter Review Committee, including the appointment of our City Clerk, Treasurer and a replacement Council member in the event of a vacancy, all of whom are currently elected. Do you support or oppose these changes? Also, do you support or oppose changing the currently required 4/5 vote on the Budget to a 3/5 vote?

~ I like the 3/5 vote. I like letting the voters decide on elected or appointed. I am inclined to elect the clerk as you can learn that position with experience. I am inclined to appont a treasurer to make sure you get the best available for the position vs a popularity contest. Elected has its problems and may cost the city money if someone unqualifed is elected.

4. In 2006 the Council chose to spend approximately $90,000 to pay for the running of the Day Labor Center at Home Depot. Do you support or oppose the continuation of this expenditure & facility?

~ The City does not spend that money. Home Depot gives the City the money which is used to fund that program effectivley not costing the City anything.

5. The Whole Foods project denied last year by The Planning Board is a hot topic in Burbank. Do you support or oppose the project as it stands currently?

~ Oppose as it currently stands.

6. What is your vision for the Downtown area of Burbank? How can we promote business growth/development yet mitigate parking & traffic problems?

~ Have shuttles and better public transportation.

7. The Council is about to invest around 15.7 million dollars in upgrading the sports fields at Burbank & Burroughs High Schools, as well as a soccer field Jordan Middle School, which are all used by the community. Do you support or oppose this proposed expenditure?

~ I support it. It beneifts our entire town from the youngest to the oldest, from the most fit to unfit.

8. Do you believe the Airport Development Agreement protects Burbank residents from Airport Expansion? If elected, will you ask the Airport Authority to sell the B6 Property currently held in trust as per the 1999 Court decision so that we can put the threat an expanded terminal & commercial flights over the hillside to rest once and for all?

~ We are protected for the time being. I do not want expansion and want to see the City fight hard to prevent any loopholes which may lead to expansion. The sale should go forward for non-airport use as proposed.

9. How have you served and protected Burbank residents over the last few years? Please give some specific examples.

~ I am on the police commission and bring issues before the police dept as they come to me, I am on the board of family service and volunteer for them with legal services for the agencyu and for its poor clients, I volunteer at the court to help people who can't afford an attorney get through the court system, I represent children who need a voice.

10. In 2006 the Council adopted a zone text amendment to allow music lessons as a Home Occupation. Given Burbank's standing as the Media capital of the World, advancements in current technology, and the traffic gridlock in the media district, do you support further amendments to encourage more people to work-at-home in arts/media related areas such as motion graphic design & animation, video editing and the like?

~ Yes I support people working in their home as long as it does not present a nuisnace to the neighborhood.

Contact Anja Reinke:
Phone: (818) 458-ANJA
Email: anja@vote4anja.com
Web site: http://www.vote4anja.com

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