Menlo Park Fire Protection District Candidate Forum
Presented by The Palo Alto League of Women Voters of South San Mateo County and The Media Center
(Scroll down to eleven video clips.)
Vote for up to 3 candidates.
James M. Harris
Jon N. Mosby
Jack Nelson
Robert J. Silano
Rexford Ianson
Stephen Nachtsheim
Taped on October 14, 2009
Videographer: Ana Paula
Introduction by League of Women Voters & Opening Statement from Each Candidate
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What specifically can be done to resolve the contract issue with the firefighters union?
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What are the three most important things you would advocate to hold/reduce costs?
Do you think the current retirement benefit can be maintained? If not, how would you modify it?
During your 4-year term, what issues will you focus on and what impact do you hope to have on the district and its operation?
Maintenance of fire stations and fire equipment is an important part of fire safety. Do you believe that the District's current plan for maintenance is sufficient? Why/Why not?
Will you support the department's administration?
What would you do to change and/or improve the relationship between the Firefighters Association and the district board?
Do you believe that the Menlo Park Fire Protection District is prepared for a catastrophic event? Why or why not?
Closing Statement from Each Candidate and Ending from Moderator.