Today’s question for the CCSD candidates: What role do you think the Board should play in the larger scheme of the community? What role do you think the citizens of Cambria ought to have have in oversight of the CCSD? How would you go about enhancing community confidence in and support of the CCSD?
Ilan Funke-Bilu
The Board’s duties are specifically enumerated in the Constitution of the State of California and various laws in the California Codes. No more , no less. I took an oath to faithfully abide by these mandates. I have tried to do the right thing from day one, almost eight years ago. If the people of Cambria disagree with me, they can remove me come this November. I think that’s plenty of oversight.
The way you establish confidence and support is with respect, honesty, and getting things done. I respectfully believe I have delivered on all three counts.
Rich Davega
The Board should be involved in providing guidance and direction regarding all CCSD activities. The public should always be able to provide input to the Board on their wishes so that the Board can act accordingly. I also support the establishment of committees on key matters with community membership and Board member “office hours” between the official public meetings so that citizens/ratepayers can openly discuss issues/concerns outside of the more formal process at the CCSD public meetings. I believe that involving the community in this way, as well as providing full and complete disclosure during the formal CCSD Board meetings will go a long way towards re-establishing trust. However, it is also critical that the operation of the CCSD be more open and transparent and that operating efficiencies are implemented so that the community is convinced that the CCSD has been refocused towards serving their needs in a more fiscally responsible manner.
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