Statesman Journal mini-questionnaire for 2010 Primary Election Thank you for responding to this questionnaire, which is for

use by Statesman Journal Editorial Board members in evaluating candidates for potential endorsements. Your answers also will be shared with reporters and may be published in the newspaper and/or on our website, StatesmanJournal.com. Remember: Any information you provide may be made public. Please fill in your answer to each question and return this questionnaire to the Editorial Board as an attached Word document. The editorial board e-mail: Salemed@StatesmanJournal.com Deadline for submitting your questionnaire: 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 17.
Questions? Contact Editorial Page Editor Dick Hughes, 503-399-6727, dhughes@StatesmanJournal.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Your name: David Y. Kam Age:

30 (If your age will change before the May 15 primary, please indicate your birthday. We want to make sure we use accurate ages in editorials and news coverage. )

Political party (if this is a partisan office): Non Partisan Race Position you are seeking (name of position, district number): City Councilor Ward 7 Salem, Oregon I plan to attend the editorial board meeting scheduled for: 4/25/2012 Number of years living in the area you seek to represent: 4 Years

Are you a full-time resident of that area? Yes City/town of residence: Salem, Oregon Family (name of spouse/partner, number and ages of children if at home, number of grown children): Spouse : Melissa Kam / Children: No Children Education: High School Graduate Current occupation/employer: Asset Protection Manager / Wal-Mart Employment, military and volunteer history: 11 years with Wal-Mart Over 2 years as Chairman of the South Salem Neighborhood Association Please list all public offices to which youve been elected, and when: Chairman South Salem Neighborhood Association No other elected offices Please list any unsuccessful candidacies for public office, and when: None Other prior political and government experience: No prior political or government experience other than the Neighborhood Association

How the public can reach your campaign (remember that this information may be published): Mail address: E-mail address: davidykam@yahoo.com Web site URL: www.davidkam.org

Phone: Fax: Number of Salem City Council meetings you have attended in 2012: 1 guest councilor 2 through CCTV Number of Salem City Council meetings you attended in 2011: 1 guest councilor 1 attendance 2 through cctv Please limit your response to each of the following questions to about 75 words.

1. Why did you decide to run for this office? I want to be a part of the community I live in, to ensure a great place to raise a family in. Through my involvement in the Neighborhood Association we are making positive changes. I would like to be a part of the council to help to make the decisions needed to help the city with its recovery and future sustainability. 2. How much will your primary campaign cost? $482.17 by me or any other party toward campaign costs for the web site and yard signs. 3. Key endorsements you have received: Currently no endorsements received 4. Have you ever been convicted of a crime, been disciplined by a professional licensing board/organization or had an ethics violation filed against you? If so, please give the details. Not Applicable 5. Have you ever filed for bankruptcy, been delinquent on your taxes or other major accounts, or been sued personally or professionally? If so, please give the details. Not applicable 6. Why should people vote for you? What separates you from your opponent(s)? Be specific. I strive to involve the community and build a productive team. I remain open to seeing multiple sides during discussions and willing to make decisions in the things I believe in. I chose to be involved and will work to represent the area in the decisions made in the city. Im running to make a difference; Im not running to obtain a position.

7. What are the three most important issues you would address if elected? How? (75 words
for each issue)

A. Representation of those within the Ward through the communication through the Neighborhood Associations, public communication. The major issue with politics across the board is the majorities of those who are represented dont communicate and work to resolve their concerns. B. Salem River Crossing to allow for the area to become a viable area for residential and business growth. Allowing reduced commuter traffic downtown to open the area for growth in business revenues. Support funding for establishment to positively impact a large portion of the population of Salem C. Downtown revitalization work with prospective business to understand the reasons for not considering downtown. Improving the area will increase revenue and continue to spread through out the city. Concentrated effort to reduce vacant properties to establish a thriving area. Work with area local business to understand the hurdles that need to be reduced to allow for positive growth and sustainability for their business. 8. What do you see as other important issues? The largest issue is the involvement of those who are being represented. There needs to be interest in the community and the decisions that affect their lives. 9. What magazines, newspapers and Web publications do you regularly read to keep up on the news and developments in your areas of interest? Internet feeds from Yahoo, Statesman Journal, AOL. 10. Any skeletons in your closet or other potentially embarrassing information that you want to disclose before it comes up in the campaign? No