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1NOTE: QUESTIONS IN SURVEY ARE AS ASKED BY COUNCIL IN OPEN ENDED FORMAT. MULTIPLE CHOICE ANSWERS CRAFTED BY THE RED ANT FOR EASE IN COMPILING RESULTS.

1. How would you have reacted to, and then managed, the recent Burlingame affordable housing situation? (click all that apply)
 
Answer
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Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
required an independent investigation of what happened and how, then assured that proper controls were in place for the future
   
18 66.6%
terminated managers who were responsible.
   
14 51.8%
required that management answer all the public's questions about the transactions and spending
   
16 59.2%
ignored the critics, and moved forward, as housing at any price is so important
   
2 7.4%
turn over housing development to professional developers.
   
11 40.7%
Other
 
0 0.0%
 Totals27100%

2Do you support the increased density at Burlingame (up to 300 units) or the current 236 unit allocation?
 
Answer
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Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
up to 300.
   
4 14.8%
limit to 236.
   
5 18.5%
Find a way to go over 300 to optimize the property.
   
12 44.4%
Other
   
3 11.1%
 Totals27100%

3How would you behave on city council if you had evidence someone appearing before council was lying to it? (Check all that apply)
 
Answer
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Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
Call for closed executive session to discuss with legal counsel.
   
3 11.1%
Politely request that applicant/speaker support their data, recognizing that misunderstandings frequently happen.
   
19 70.3%
Call them out without hesitation. Make my point with strong language and accusations.
 
0 0.0%
Always maintain a civilized, respectful attitude toward citizens, and set an example with my behavior.
   
17 62.9%
Follow Mick's lead. If he makes accusations, raises his voice, threatens, intimidates, I feel that it is permissible.
   
1 3.7%
Lack of decorum is never acceptable, regardless of the actions of citizens.
   
12 44.4%
Other
 
0 0.0%
 Totals27100%

4If elected, do you see this office as qualifying you to be Vice President? Please note that Aspen is larger than Wasilla, Alaska and had fewer earmark funding allocations. You do not have to answer this question.(Check all that apply)
 
Answer
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Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
This question is inappropriate and unprofessional coming from a Council required to be non-partisan.
   
16 59.2%
I think I'm already qualified.
   
3 11.1%
Maybe, if Aspen, like Alaska, followed principles of American democracy and free enterprise.
   
7 25.9%
I wish our Council members had half Palin's smarts, civility and experience.
   
7 25.9%
Other
   
2 7.4%
 Totals27100%

5If chosen, will you promise to run (or not run) in May for a full term? (chose all that apply)
 
Answer
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Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
This is not an appropriate question, coming from those who may be running as incumbents.
   
13 48.1%
I will decide based on my interim experience.
   
14 51.8%
I will run.
   
2 7.4%
I will not run.
   
4 14.8%
I will not run against current incumbents.
 
0 0.0%
Other
 
0 0.0%
 Totals27100%

6Other than affordable house, what is the most pressing problem facing Aspen
 
Answer
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Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
a dysfunctional city government.
   
12 44.4%
traffic.
   
4 14.8%
too much development.
   
1 3.7%
too few modestly priced businesses.
 
0 0.0%
an uncertain economy given our dependence on tourism.
   
2 7.4%
a culture of divisiveness (us vs. them)
   
4 14.8%
too little progress for Aspen to maintain competitiveness as a resort.
 
0 0.0%
Other
 
0 0.0%
No Response(s)
   
414.8%
 Totals27100%

7If the citizens support it through the update to the AACP, will you be able politically and philosophically regulate scrape and replace of single family homes? (click all that apply)
 
Answer
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Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
AACP update will not be completed during this term
   
4 14.8%
Only if I am convinced that the public at large, including property owners, want this regulation.
   
11 40.7%
Respect for private property rights would cause me to hesitate.
   
17 62.9%
Yes, regulating scrape and replace is a good way to reduce construction impacts and maintain Aspen's character.
   
2 7.4%
Other
   
2 7.4%
 Totals27100%

8Please describe your interpretations of the role of the city manager and staff in relation to responsibilities of City Council.
 
Answer
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Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
The Charter creates a CEO/Board of Directors type relationship. Manager should manage, and Council should set policy and strategy.
   
17 62.9%
The Council has the appropriate balance now, staying very involved in the specifics
   
1 3.7%
The Council positions should be full time positions, where members can be more involved in details.
 
0 0.0%
Other
   
3 11.1%
No Response(s)
   
622.2%
 Totals27100%

9Recently, City Council negotiated for locally serving commercial space in the redevelopment of Cooper Street Pier project. How do you feel about the trade-offs required to achieve this? (check all that apply)
 
Answer
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Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
too much in developer variances for too little benefit.
   
5 18.5%
a government price controlled restaurant is a bad idea.
   
16 59.2%
great idea. We should required this of more developers
 
0 0.0%
follow the specifics in the land use code, and stop the negotiations and variances in this and all cases. Treat all applicants the same
   
15 55.5%
Don't know.
 
0 0.0%
Other
   
2 7.4%
 Totals27100%

10Should the city intervene in the market to preserve local serving businesses and low end establishments like Little Annie's or The Red Onion? (Check all that apply.)
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
The city should not meddle in restaurants and retail businesses.
   
14 51.8%
The city should create incentives for developers and landlords to maintain low rents for moderately priced businesses
   
15 55.5%
The City should not have a heavy hand in matters. Create incentives, encourage, but do not force
   
14 51.8%
City should take an active role, with stringent regulations to control prices.
 
0 0.0%
City should buy such establishments if necessary.
 
0 0.0%
Other
 
0 0.0%
 Totals27100%

11In the past five years, are there any land use applications that the city approved that you would have voted against? Check all that apply.
 
Answer
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Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
Dancing Bear
   
2 7.4%
Residences at Little Nell
   
2 7.4%
$1.9 million renovation of the City Hall and City's Leased Offices
   
10 37.0%
Boomerang
   
4 14.8%
Other
   
6 22.2%
 Totals27100%

12To what degree is subjectivity embodied in the Aspen Land Use Code?
(click all that apply)
 
Answer
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Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
The code is too subjective.
   
6 22.2%
The code is interpreted far too subjectively by this City Council. The interpretation is more the problem than the code itself.
   
16 59.2%
The Code is fine.
   
2 7.4%
The code should allow for MORE subjectivity by Council.
 
0 0.0%
Don't Know
   
3 11.1%
Other
   
1 3.7%
 Totals27100%

13Should there be any subjectivity in the interpretation of the land use code?
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
Yes
   
4 14.8%
No
   
6 22.2%
Very limited
   
10 37.0%
Don't know
   
1 3.7%
Other
   
1 3.7%
No Response(s)
   
518.5%
 Totals27100%

14Entrance to Aspen alternatives are listed below. Rank by your order of preference:
(alternatives presented by Council.)
 
1 = Least
Answer
12345
Number of
  Response(s)		Ranking
Score*
4lane unrestricted access over Marolt. New bridge required.
   
22 2.7
"preferred" modified direct over Marolt.2 bus, 2 car lanes. New Bridge
   
22 3.1
The split shot . New Bridge
   
22 3.0
A three lane bridge with reversible lanes. New Bridge.
   
22 3.0
Do nothing: leave the S curve entrance intact as the Entrance.
   
22 3.1
*The Ranking Score is the weighted average calculated by dividing the sum of all weighted rankings by the number of total responses.


15Which part of intense media scrutiny, 400 page memos, and 7 hour meetings interests you? (check all that apply)
 
Answer
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Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
There is no media "scrutiny" on City Council activities. The local media is too easy on Council and City Hall.
   
12 44.4%
I would recommend less micromanagement, resulting in shorter meetings.
   
19 70.3%
I would attempt to lead the Council to encourage more scrutiny by media and the public.
   
11 40.7%
Council members are not victims. The long hours are self-imposed. They choose their work and their processes. They should stop the complaining.
   
16 59.2%
I like the intensity of the Council work.
 
0 0.0%
Other
   
1 3.7%
 Totals27100%

16JE DeVilbiss was an early and ardent supporter of Burlingame. Regardless of where you were during the initial Burlingame debates, will you be able to continue JE's support of completing Burlingame?
 
Answer
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Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
I want to complete Burlingame as originally contemplated.
   
1 3.7%
I want to complete Burlingame with a better, more economical plan.
   
15 55.5%
I don't support completing Burlingame.
   
5 18.5%
Other
   
1 3.7%
No Response(s)
   
518.5%
 Totals27100%

17Is affordable housing the most pressing problem facing Aspen?
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
yes
   
3 11.1%
no
   
17 62.9%
Don't know
 
0 0.0%
Other
   
2 7.4%
No Response(s)
   
518.5%
 Totals27100%

18Do you favor the extension of the Real Estate Transfer Tax for affordable housing? (as proposed on the November ballot.)
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
yes
   
5 18.5%
no
   
15 55.5%
don't know
 
0 0.0%
Other
   
2 7.4%
No Response(s)
   
518.5%
 Totals27100%

19What are your views on historic preservation in Aspen?
 
 Number of
Response(s)
  13
20How will you apply your judgment and critical reasoning skills in the performance of your role on City Council?
 
 Number of
Response(s)
  11
21What conditions would have to be present for you to exercise the condemnation powers of the city council? The moratorium powers? The emergency powers?
 
 Number of
Response(s)
  10
22Staff argues in favor of Option A. Public is intensely opposed. How do you choose?
 
 Number of
Response(s)
  11
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