Crescenta Valley Town Council Candidates

A number of things are currently in play that makes this a perfect time for the beautification of Foothill. I would love for La Crescenta and Montrose to continue what La Cañada Flintridge started, and I will work to encourage the city of Glendale to do the same with the portion of Foothill between Pennsylvania and Lowell avenues.

Do you support bringing a dog park to the area? If so, where should it go? If not, why?

I definitely support the establishment of a dog park in the Crescenta Valley.

The council is already working on this project.

I would prefer not to take space away from existing parks, but rather find space to add on to an existing park. There is open, undeveloped land adjacent to Two Strike Park that might be a possibility. There is a large undeveloped flattened mound at Deukmejian Park that would make a great dog park.

I think the dog owners are not concerned so much where in the Crescenta Valley the park is located as long as it is easily accessible.

Although, sadly, I no longer have a dog, just watching dogs run free makes me happy. Therefore, the parks must have benches for people to sit and watch the fun.

That is always worth a short drive.

SUSAN KILPATRICK

Describe a personal strength that would be a valuable asset to the council, and describe a personal weakness that could be a drawback.

A personal strength of mine that would be an asset to Crescenta Valley Town is to listen to people, gather information and move forward with an agreeable goal in mind.

I have lived in the area for 48 years. During this time I attended local schools and received a degree in history from Cal State Northridge. My husband and I own a local business, and our children have attended Glendale schools.

My involvement in the community has included teaching, PTA officer, Boy Scout leader and being very active as a parent in our schools.

What is the single most important issue facing the Crescenta Valley right now, and how should the council address it?

I feel the most important issue facing Crescenta Valley at this time is overdevelopment and its potential threat to our unique small-town lifestyle.

If it is allowed to continue at its present rate, our neighborhoods, roadways, schools, open spaces and resources (including water supply) will all be affected. The council must address this with regard for the concerns of all.

This will not be an easy task, but the rewards of preserving our town will be a gift to our children.