Tri Lam, Garden Grove City Council District 6 candidate, 2024 eleciton questionnaire – Orange County Register
Mario Bautista
Ahead of the November general election, the Southern California News Group compiled a list of questions to pose to the candidates who wish to represent you. You can find the full questionnaire below. Questionnaires may have been edited for spelling, grammar, length and, in some instances, to remove hate speech and offensive language.
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Name: Tri Lam
Current job title: Biomedical Engineer; Business Owner
Political party affiliation: Non-Partisan
Incumbent: No
Other political positions held: None
City where you reside: Garden Grove
Campaign website or social media: vote4trilam.com
How can the city best meet the demand and mandates for more housing, including at lower prices, while also preserving the quality of life for existing neighborhoods and residents? (Please limit your answer to 200 words or less.)
Increase density allowances in certain areas, enabling the construction of multi-family units, duplexes, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
California is working toward achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Where does climate change fall in your list of priorities? How, if at all, would you address this as a councilmember? (Please limit your answer to 200 words or less.)
Promote housing near public transit options to reduce reliance on cars, thereby, lowering carbon emissions and enhancing accessibility for all residents. Invest in pedestrian and cycling infrastructure to encourage non-motorized transport options, improving health outcomes and reducing emissions.
How should the city balance paying off debts, such as pension liabilities, and building reserves all while meeting residents’ needs? Should a solution involve finding new revenue, trimming the budget, or something else entirely? (Please limit your answer to 200 words or less.)
Conduct a thorough assessment of the city’s financial situation, including assets, liabilities, revenue sources and expenditures. This will provide a clear picture of where adjustments are needed. Determine which services are critical for residents and prioritize funding for those areas, potentially trimming less essential programs.
In your opinion, what is the biggest need your city faces, and how would you address it? (Please limit your answer to 200 words or less.)
Addressing affordable housing by increasing housing supply, promoting affordable housing development, preservation of existing affordable housing, enhancing transportation and infrastructure, engaging with the community, addressing homelessness.
Why would you make a good leader, and how would you represent the diverse communities of your city? (Please limit your answer to 200 words or less.)
I would advocate for the inclusion of diverse voices in leadership positions within the city government. This could involve creating advisory boards that represent different communities and ensuring that city staff reflects the diversity of the population. I would collaborate with local community organizations that serve specific populations can help amplify their voices and ensure that programs and services are culturally relevant and accessible.
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