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The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area and asked of all candidates for this office.
See below for questions on
Top Priority,
Planning,
Recycling
Click on a name for other candidate information. See also more information about this contest.
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1. How would you implement your top priority?
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Answer from Jim Sumner:
To ensure balanced development and economic growth, Blue Ash needs to adhere to its Master Plan. This plan, which was recently updated, outlines our objectives for growth but also stresses the importance of maintaining a balance between our residential and business communities. It is this balance that allows our community to preserve and enhance our residential neighborhoods while providing economic growth which creates jobs for our residents and the region.
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2. Numerous important issues including transportation, land use planning, housing and economic development for the Greater Hamilton County regions are being deliberated by OKI's Land Use Commission and Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission and Planning Partnership COMPASS; how engaged should local government be in these planning activities? If elected, how would you participate in these planning activities?
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Answer from Jim Sumner:
It is essential that local communities actively participate in the various regional forums. Economic development and job creation are essential for our community and the region as a whole to prosper. Blue Ash council members and professional staff have a long history of active participation. Upon re-election I will continue to promote Blue Ash involvement through my personal participation and our professional staff.
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3. Ohio Department of Natural Resources in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Recycling Coalition conducted a state-specific study and found recycling businesses in Ohio generated $650.6 million dollars in state government revenue. If elected how would you promote recycling and support recycling programs currently in place in your community to reduce solid waste generation?
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Answer from Jim Sumner:
Blue Ash currently provides curbside recycling and regularly promotes the program to residents. We have also recently implemented a refrigerant recovery program for old refrigerators and air conditioners. This program received an award for new innovative service to residents. As a councilman and an environmental professional I will continue to be an advocate for these programs as well as new programs that promote convenient and cost effective recycling.
Responses to questions asked of each candidate
are reproduced as submitted to the League.
Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. The answers will not exceed 75 words. Direct references to opponents are not permitted.
The order of the candidates is random and changes daily.
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