If you want slow growth, choosing is easy

All of a sudden slow growth is as popular as reduced taxes. Every politician in town says they're for it. Everyone claims to be your slow-growth candidate.

Well, in some ways that's really a big step forward. At least they all know what the electorate wants. But how do you know if you're voting for a wolf in sheep's clothing?

There are two candidates who can truly be relied on to be slowgrowth candidates. They are Claudia Bill-de la Peñaand Janet Wall. Each of them has earned their stripes as a genuine slow growth candidate.

During her term on the City Council, Claudia has consistently supported maintaining the quality of life in Thousand Oaks. Often the lone voice on the City Council since the sad passing of Ed Masry, she's stood up for what she believes in.

Janet has shown a similar determination while on the planning commission. Recently she was the only commissioner who voted against building in the Mount Clef ridge wildlife corridor.

She alone thought that the largest house in that section of Thousand Oaks with a garage for a recreational vehicle in the middle of the city's ring of open space was not the "minimum development" required on this property by city's hillside planned development code.

Don't forget that, shocking as it may be, it's not unheard of for politicians to say one thing when running and change their tune when they get into office. But with Claudia Bill-de la Peñaand Janet Wall what you vote for is what you'll get. That should make your choice easier. Mark Burley Santa Rosa Valley