Arthur Hackett, Jr. Answers Questions

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Silverton

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Hamilton County and asked of all candidates for this office.

Read the answers from all candidates.

Questions & Answers

1. What are your views regarding the need for public transportation in your community to promote access to employment throughout the region?

Public transportation is greatly needed. Because the number of cars are increasing on the roads each day. A safer and more accessible mode of transportation is indeed needed.

2. Would you be in favor of county-wide campaign finance regulations that would provide for public matching funds, limit campaign contributions and provide for more disclosure? State your opinions on these ideas; whether you would support or oppose them.

Yes, I would support regulation for campaign reform. This would give everyone a fair chance to run for an office. I would also suport term limitations.

3. What are the benefits/detriments to land use planning prior to zoning decisions?

The benefit to zoning is a city or community can keep the same or similar kinds of business in a certain area.