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Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2005 Election
Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
Council Member; City of Norwood

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 Qualification, Priorities, Accessiblity, Recycling, Housing

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1. What are your Qualifications for Office? (50 word limit)

Answer from Joseph S. Geers:

  • I have served as Ward 3 Councilman since March, 2004.
  • I have an "open" line of communication with my constituents.
  • I have the best interests of the city/citizens in mind when voting.
  • I am a life-long resident of Norwood, with a vested interest in its success as an independent municipality.

2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities? (100 word limit)

Answer from Rita Smith:

I would like to monitor where new development is but help readjust finances. To seek grants for this historical city

Answer from Joseph S. Geers:

1) Street program: Ensure that street repair is included with the CDBG funding; Ensure that streets are repaired based off of their grade on the Street Inventory List.

2) Police/Citizen Communication: Being the co-coordinator of the WNNA COP program, this is something I will work hands-on to ensure. Without that communication, the program will not be a success.

3) Financial Recovery Plan: Ensure that I am present at Regular Meetings and Committee of the Whole meetings to discuss and vote on matters pertaining to our financial status.

3. What steps would you take to ensure that all public facilities are accessible to people with disabilities? (100 words limit)

Answer from Joseph S. Geers:

All of our facilities should already be ADA accessible. In the event they were not accessible, I would be in contact with the appropriate department(s) inside and outside the city to ensure that the facility is made accessible within a reasonable amount of time.

Answer from Rita Smith:

All facilities would have to be handicap accessible with Braille and wheel chair availability

4. What specific steps will you take to expand recycling services in your community? (100 words limit)

Answer from Joseph S. Geers:

All residents currently pay for recycling. One way to expand on the service, could be to educate residents(and businesses) on the benefits of recycling.

Answer from Rita Smith:

Advertise and recommend

5. What steps would you take to provide affordable housing for all residents of your community? (100 words limit)

Answer from Rita Smith:

To seek lower loan rates

Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Word limits apply for each question. Direct references to opponents are not permitted.

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