2ND & 4TH SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICTS

Incumbent supervisors in Ventura County’s 2nd and 4th districts face challengers for re-election to the non-partisan Board of Supervisors. If no single candidate wins more than 50% of the vote on June 3, the top two vote-getters in a district will compete in November.

The Questions To help voters make a decision, The Times asked candidates how they stand on the following issues. They were asked to answer just yes or no. Explanations were allowed only if a candidate put conditions on his or her answer. Fourth District challenger Mark M. Meininger declined to respond to the questions.

1. Air National Guard: Do you support moving an Air National Guard unit, 0ith its jobs and tax revenue, from Van Nuys to the Point Mugu Naval Air Station despite residents’ fears of noise and pollution?

Yes John H. Byrd Nathaniel (Bud) Glickman No Edwin A. Jones Tony Lamb Undecided Madge Schaefer Yes, unless environmental studies are negative James Dougherty 2. Assistance to the Elderly: If federal budget cuts reduce Ventura County’s programs that give meals and assistance to the elderly, should the county step in and spend $175,000 to pay for them?

Yes, if the private sector will not fill the gap John H. Byrd Yes, with the help of private resources Nathaniel (Bud) Glickman Yes, as a last resort Edwin A. Jones Yes, but attempt to get cities to help Tony Lamb Yes Madge Schaefer No James Dougherty 3. Insurance: Do you support “deep pockets” Proposition 51, to keep injured people from collecting full compensation for pain and suffering from defendants, including governments, only partly at fault in an accident?

Yes John H. Byrd Nathaniel (Bud) Glickman Edwin A. Jones Tony Lamb Madge Schaefer James Dougherty 4. The Homeless: To supplement the county’s one private shelter, do you favor building a county shelter for the homeless, who some authorities say total more than 2,000 and are increasing in number?

Yes, with the help of charities and cities John H. Byrd Yes, if renovated buildings are used Nathaniel (Bud) Glickman Yes, with some private assistance Edwin A. Jones Yes, but it should be run by a nonprofit organization Tony Lamb Undecided Madge Schaefer James Dougherty 5. Development: Should the county reverse its policy of channeling new housing into cities and make it easier for farmers to sell land in unincorporated areas to developers?

Yes, if farmers cannot make a living and if cities do not meet housing needs John H. Byrd No, unless a new county growth policy is established Nathaniel (Bud) Glickman No Edwin A. Jones Yes Tony Lamb No Madge Schaefer No, unless a way can be found to save more agricultural land by modifying this policy James Dougherty 6. Growth: Do you think the county should begin to discourage or try to slow the growth of population, as several of its cities have done? No John H. Byrd No, unless a new county growth policy is established Nathaniel (Bud) Glickman No, unless state and federal pollution standards cannot be met Edwin A. Jones No Tony Lamb No Madge Schaefer No, unless population growth exceeds air pollution standards James Dougherty 7. Taxes: If federal aid to local government is cut, can you envision supporting any attempt to change the state’s Proposition 13 and allow local governments to increase taxes?

No John H. Byrd Nathaniel (Bud) Glickman Edwin A. Jones Tony Lamb Madge Schaefer James Dougherty 8. Hazardous Waste: Do you support seeking a hazardous waste disposal site in Ventura County to offset the partial closing of one in Casmalia in Santa Barbara County?

Yes, but the longterm answer is treating wastes John H. Byrd No Nathaniel (Bud) Glickman Edwin A. Jones Tony Lamb Madge Schaefer James Dougherty 9. Welfare: Do you think welfare recipients should have the right to choose their own doctors instead of joining a health maintenance organization, as some officials have proposed?

No John H. Byrd Yes, if the chosen doctor agrees to match HMO rates Nathaniel (Bud) Glickman No, except when special treatment is required Edwin A. Jones Yes Tony Lamb No Madge Schaefer Yes James Dougherty 10. New Jail: Should the county build another correctional facility to ease crowding at the county’s current jail and honor farm?

Yes, if a barracks-type facility for nonviolent offenders John H. Byrd Yes Nathaniel (Bud) Glickman No Edwin A. Jones Yes, but not at great expense, not on prime land Tony Lamb Yes Madge Schaefer Yes, including inexpensive barracks-type lodging for nonviolent offenders James Dougherty 11. Hillside Grading: Would you support giving cities the right to control hillside grading in adjacent county areas already subject to city controls on development?

No, except when a parcel map and subdivision map are filed John H. Byrd No Nathaniel (Bud) Glickman Yes, if standards are at least as strong as the county’s Edwin A. Jones Yes Tony Lamb Madge Schaefer Yes, as long as they pay any related county costs James Dougherty 12. Pollution Controls: Do you favor pending state legislation that would give coastal governments, such as Ventura County, specific authority to monitor pollution caused by offshore oil drilling?

Yes, if local standards are in line with federal ones Nathaniel (Bud) Glickman Yes John H. Byrd Edwin A. Jones Tony Lamb Madge Schaefer James Dougherty 13. Housing: Should the county begin providing financial incentives for building “affordable” housing in unincorporated areas?

John H. Byrd Nathaniel (Bud) Glickman Tony Lamb Yes, but only improvements in those already provided Edwin A. Jones No Madge Schaefer No, unless the cities fail to provide affordable housing James Dougherty 14. Welfare: Do you agree with the Board of Superviors recent decision to adopt a program that requires able-bodied welfare recipients to seek work in exchange for benefits? Yes, but should also require doing work, not just seeking it John H. Byrd Yes, if recipient agrees to accept job offers Nathaniel (Bud) Glickman Yes Edwin A. Jones Tony Lamb Madge Schaefer James Dougherty 15. Park Fees: Should the county eliminate entry fees at the major parks it operates?

Yes John H. Byrd Tony Lamb No Nathaniel (Bud) Glickman Edwin A. Jones Madge Schaefer No, but they probably should be reduced James Dougherty 2nd District