Politics & Government
Election Profile: Traci Reilly - Lafayette City Council Candidate
Watch this space for a series of introductory profiles of local candidates running for office in Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda. Lamorinda Patch will be providing more in-depth interviews with the candidates as the election progresses.
Traci Reilly has lived in Lafayette for nearly twenty years. She is mother to three boys, formerly served as a pharmaceutical representative, and is currently Chair, Lafayette Crime Prevention Commission.
LamorindaPatch: Do you have a particular platform or issue of interest this election year?
"I am running on bringing a fresh voice and perspective to the City Council, thoughtful growth, and fiscal restraint. In addition, as I have stated on my web site, I have a strong interest in fixing our roads and keeping a focus on public safety."
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LamorindaPatch: What are your plans for Lafayette if elected?
"If elected I will listen to the community and their concerns. A concern for many residents is the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP). Many residents are unhappy with the prospects of Lafayette's population growing by 19 percent. The majority of the growth would be in the downtown area, which will create more traffic and congestion. The City has spent close to a $1 M in Redevelopment (RDA) monies on consultants for the DSP, this does not include staff time. This money could possibly have been used to pay off the loan to the General Fund, which would have freed up more money for roads and public safety. I will be a consistent voice for more funding to go to road improvements, so that we can eliminate the backlog of needed repairs. Lastly, I will be a consistent voice for thoughtful planned growth that will take into account the quality of issues that face our residents, such as traffic, roads and public safety."
