V. Louise Smith
Candidate for City Council Member, Solvang, District 3 · Appointed Councilmember District 3
V. Louise Smith came to public service from a background in the food and wine industry. She was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Solvang City Council.
Positions in brief
She has said the city needs to balance smaller, achievable projects with larger infrastructure priorities like the wastewater treatment plant, for residents, businesses, and tourists alike.
In an interview after her appointment, Smith said she wants to focus on "small things that we can do as well as the really important things that we have to do, like the wastewater treatment plant," and that Solvang can do better for residents, businesses, and tourists.
On the issues
- Water & Natural Resources
Names water supply and aging infrastructure as a major issue facing Solvang.
Source → - Housing & Homelessness
Names affordable housing as one of the issues she wants to work on.
Source → - Public Safety & Policing
Says Solvang needs to prepare for wildfire risk, pointing to lessons from the Los Angeles fires.
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