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One more candidate for FCPG answers the questions

Last week, Oct. 15, we ran answers from 10 of the 11 candidates for the Fallbrook Community Planning Group. Voters are able to vote for eight of the candidates.

Collin Stephens’ answer to the first question was inadvertently left out, so it is below. Jim Loge was out of town when the questions were sent out, so he was not able to reply until this week. His answers are also below.

Why did you decide to seek this seat?

Collin Stephens: My wife and I chose Fallbrook to raise our family because of what it represents and offers…a charming small town feel, a mix of country and village living and a vibrant community core. As a young husband and father, I decided it was time to step up and take an active role in defining the future of where my children are raised. Our Community Planning Group has done an amazing job to bring us to where we are and I believe I am the right person to carry the torch and take the next step.

Jim Loge: First elected in 2016, it has been an exceptional four years as I learned what Fallbrookians value in our community. I am asking for your vote so that I can continue to work with you and the county representatives to guide Fallbrook. I am currently serving on the Parks and Recreation (Chairperson as of Jan 2020), Circulation (Vice Chair), Public Facilities (Vice Chair) and Land Use Sub-Committees.

What is the most important role of the Planning Group?

Jim Loge: The official language, "Planning group members are not county officials. They are advisors to the administrators of the County of San Diego." To me that means being entrusted by the local community to attentively listen to their input, being involved "in" the community where we work, plan, play and grow. It is serving our local community well, invested in wants, needs and concerns, then advising the county with recommendations that best serve our community in accordance with the Fallbrook Community Plan.

What Planning and Land Use issues do you think Fallbrook will be facing over the next four years and how would you deal with them?

Jim Loge: One of the honors I’ve had is working alongside others within the community and County as Chair of the Parks and Recreation Committee. I’m a project manager by profession and know that the new park and other parks enhancements will benefit all. But the community interest has made volunteering my professional skills and training a rewarding experience.

Other projects I’d like to continue working on through completion are downtown zoning guidelines that support businesses and enhanced safe multi use walkways and roadsides that benefit all.

In what direction will you try to guide Fallbrook?

Jim Loge: I’m a native from Carlsbad. As a child, visiting Fallbrook was a special treat. I moved here in 2003. Visiting shops, engaging with merchants and residents is like chatting with old friends. I’d like to continue volunteering to support residents and businesses that preserve and enhance our Friendly Village, so that everyone benefits.

 

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