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Lake Oswego Review Council Candidate Questionnaire 2010 Dan Williams: Career: Lumber Buyer Do-it Best Corp 1991-Present Business Owner-L+M Realty Services LLC 2002-Present Lumber Broker Buckeye Pacific Corp 1984-1991 Lumber Broker North Pacific Lumber 1983-1984 Education: Bachelors of Science University of Oregon Finance 1983 Hobbies: Reading, fly fishing, hiking Website: Interests: Favorite film: The Sting Favorite book: The Lake Oswego Adopted Budget 2010-2011 Personal Hero: My Father City government issues: What skills, knowledge and experiences of yours would benefit city council? Two years service on the current Citizen’s Budget Committee has given me knowledge regarding issues facing our city. This knowledge, combined with my finance degree, allows me to analyze and evaluate city operations and programs. My private sector background allows me to find practical solutions while reducing taxpayer costs. What are the most pressing issues facing the city? Resolving the West End Building issue Sensitive Lands Foothills/Street car Lake Oswego/Tigard Water Partnership What one project has the council tackled that you feel went well? Council oversight of the LOIS project has gone well. The project is looking like it will be completed on time and considerably under budget. What one project has the council tackled that you wish had turned out differently, and how would you have handled things to achieve your desired outcome? The WEB building continues to be a divisive issue, I would have sought voter approval of a General Obligation bond to fund the project after first defining a use and determining total cost. If the bond measure failed, I would have listened to the voters and not pursued the purchase. What is your position on environmentally sensitive lands? Our environment is important. I have observed in my 20+ years in Lake Oswego that residents are good stewards of their property. Before imposing further restrictions on privat