League of Women Voters of Ohio
Hamilton County, OH November 7, 2000 Election
	Wayne E. Coates Answers Questions Candidate for State Representative; District 32

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

Read the answers from all candidates.

Questions & Answers

1. What specific measures do you support to increase equal access to health care in Ohio?

Many companies with high paying jobs offer health insurance to their workers. The problem is insuring individuals with low-paying or part-time jobs. We need to partner with businesses to develop a basic health insurance program that will cover individuals willing and able to work. Next, we need to redesign our public assistance health care system to lower the cost of medical services while increasing access for the financially disadvantaged.

2. What are your views on legislation to study racial profiling by law enforcement?

It saddens me to think that we would need to consider legislation to study racial profiling by law enforcement agencies, however I do believe some forms of racial profiling exist. I believe the State Attorney General and the Ohio Civil Rights Commission should begin reviewing incidents where racial profiling may have occurred. If legislation need to be expanded or adopted, I'll be more than glad to add my name as sponsor.

3. What stable funding source do you support for the Ohio Housing Trust Fund?

I support the State Housing Trust Fund's Strategy to provide housing services to low and moderate-income households that have a housing need. The Voinoich Administration proposed a $8.50 to $9.00 per filing "recordation fee" for filings in the county recorder offices. Given an expected $483 million surplus next year, I can not support such a taxation scheme. As a legislator I would consider earmarking a set amount of the budget to the Trust Fund.