Here are some of the major issues facing Milpitas in 2006.

MILPITAS POST QUESTIONS for Milpitas candidates. Click here for Althea's responses to 7 of the newspaper's questions..
BREAKING NEWS: Milpitas Post Staff editorial on election:
"We deserve honest, ethical leadership.  Don’t be fooled by last minute mailers paid by employee groups. " Click here for the full editorial.

BUDGET: Favors more accountability, responsible spending, and public oversight to prevent special interest overspending. (click for more detail)

ETHICS: Respectful, responsible, ethical leadership must once again be brought back to Milpitas City Hall.  Althea is committed to bringing back the Code of Ethics developed by the citizens of Milpitas. (click for more detail)

HILLSIDE PRESERVATION: Our hillsides are a valuable natural resource for our citizens, we must be vigilant in ensuring the Urban Growth Boundary and Hillside Ordinance are protected. (click for more detail)

Bonus Feature #1 : CA. League of Conservation Voters and the Loma Prieta Chapter Sierra Club endorse Althea Polanski. (click for more detail)

Bonus Feature #2: MYTHS ABOUT MEASURE A (click for more)
Councilmember Althea Polanski supports Measure A and hillside protection due to infrastructure and the high costs of providing public fire services if densities increase outside the Urban Growth Boundary for Milpitas residents.
View a Milpitas Fire Department Press Release of a hillside fire that was reported on 10/25/2006. (click for press release)

TRANSPORTATION: The Milpitas City Council must become more proactive regionally to meet the needs of the residents of Milpitas.  The County of Santa Clara controls Montague Expressway while the State of California controls Calaveras Blvd.  There needs to be a balance for those coming to Milpitas to work and shop with those who drive through Milpitas to their jobs and for the residents of Milpitas to get around their city safely.  Much has been done but we need to do more for traffic relief in Milpitas.

QUALITY OF LIFE: As a 30 year resident of Milpitas, I know the importance of living in a safe city where we can live, shop and do business.  The quality of life for all of our residents remains a high priority for me.

EDUCATION: Education has always been a strong focus for me.  As a 19 year member of the Milpitas Board of Education, I know how important education is to our community.  Our children are the future and it is important that we provide them with a quality education in a safe environment.  I am proud of my long commitment to education and strongly believe in a collaborative partnership with the Milpitas Unified School District Board of Education.