News
March 7, 2008
Candidate Statement
As your County Supervisor, improving the quality of life for you and your neighbors is my top priority. For the past 8 years I have worked to expand access to health care, improve emergency medical services, ease traffic congestion, enhance public safety services, reduce crime, support local schools, strengthen our local economy and create jobs, build affordable housing, and protect our open space and environment.
During this past 4-year term of office, my accomplishments include expanding health coverage and dental services; facilitating local road improvements and reducing traffic congestion at the Hwy 85/101 interchange; securing funding for pedestrian safety; initiating a policy to reduce electronic waste, harmful pesticides, and carbon emissions; leading the effort for improved disaster preparedness, funding disease prevention; and introducing legislation to combat the growing childhood and adult obesity epidemic.
As I continue to focus my effort on the health and safety of the community, I am reach out to each of the cities in the Fifth District. I value the partnership between myself and those I represent. When addressing issues of concern I include the public, for example, I continue to work toward environmental sustainability in our community and have launched a series of public forums on the subject. I have recently hosted several "walkability" seminars and will continue to support this interactive method for members of a community to evaluate their neighborhood for "walker friendly" aspects and to formulate a plan for improvement.
I have built a collaborative working relationship with cities in the Fifth District which has allowed us to bring more public service to residents including walking trails, parks, hazardous waste disposal programs, and support of community non-profit agencies.
I want to build upon the progress we have made and I respectfully ask for your vote on June 3, 2008.
What Others Say
“Liz has consistently represented our District with the highest level of integrity and effectiveness; she deserves to be re-elected”
“Liz is one of the most responsive elected officials I've worked with, government needs more like her.”
“Liz is doing a first rate job - the kind of good work that merits re-election as Fifth District Supervisor.”
“Partnering with our city is a high priority for Liz as we work together on environmental issues, and bus and rail services.”
“Liz Kniss is among the most qualified of elected officials it has been our pleasure to know...She is a dedicated and tireless worker for the citizens of North Santa Clara County. She listens. She has our total confidence and support.”
“Liz has shown the leadership it takes to protect and provide vital safety services. Liz has a proven track record.”
“Liz gets results. Her persistence has led to the new First Five preschool location in Mountain View, continuing school-linked services, and support for our Community Health Awareness Council. We're grateful.”
“Liz's role as a regional leader is pivitol. She works to bring together multiple viewpoints and voices. I believe we need her kind of skilled leadership in our Valley.”
“I've been working with Liz on Cupertino issues for years; she brings committment and integrity to her discussions about our community.”