Name: Paul Scott

Place of residence: Sutter Creek

Present water source: Amador Water Agency

Years in district: 30

Employment situation: AWA director, District 4

Educational background: Willis Business College, Woodbury College: business administration

Reasons for candidacy: To provide ample, reliable and safe water for Amador citizens

What private sector jobs have you held and for how long?

Private practice for 35 years specializing in federal and state taxation.

What public sector jobs have you held and for how long?

AWA District 4 director for 17 years.

What are your "hot button" issues?

Excess regulations and unfunded state mandates.

Do you think there is adequate water for future growth in Amador County?

With proper planning.

Do you favor a federal classification of any part of the Mokelumne River as "wild and scenic"?

Critical issue. Would need a lot of study.

How do you feel about the water agency's involvement in wastewater systems?

A major headache. I voted for it many years ago and I was wrong.

Should the water agency get involved in the land use decision making process, or should it maintain its existing policy of simply responding to requests for water and/or wastewater service once a project has been submitted or approved?

AWA should maintain its existing policy of simply responding to requests for water or wastewater service once a project has been approved.

Are you either supporting, or endorsing, any other water agency board candidates?

No.

Have you been discussing your campaign with any other candidates for the water agency board?

Yes. John Swift.