Where does he stand? Poeschel said a top priority of his is making sure the fledgling open space authority, which has a budget of about $4 million a year, aggressively applies for statewide grant money to buy parks that will be made available if voters approve Proposition 12, a $2 billion parks bond. He also emphasizes the need for a district Web site and more volunteer outreach. He would seek more partnerships with high-tech companies, and try to direct adequate funding for new parks in urban areas including East San Jose.

ED FOGLIA

Where does he stand? Foglia said he supports most actions the open space board has taken in recent years. He said he would bring his experience to help the board find creative ways to protect open space, such as conservation easements and partnerships, and would ensure that farmland also is adequately preserved.

District 3

Where does she stand? Seney said that if re-elected she would work to encourage Gilroy to join the district, persuade local cities to incorporate more open space into their general plans and seek new funding from foundations and other government agencies. She also is a major supporter of plans to release condors over the authority's Lakeview Meadows Ranch.

WILLIAM GISSLER

Where does he stand? Gissler said he would bring decades of experience to the open space board. He said he could help in particular with budgeting and planning issues, as well as making sure that the agency does not purchase land with toxic waste or other problems. He also would make purchases along trails and urban creeks a top priority.