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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
Qualification,
Priorities,
Accessiblity,
Recycling,
Housing
Click on a name for other candidate information. See also more information about this contest.
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1. What are your Qualifications for Office? (50 word limit)
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Answer from Marty Power:
Experience in Municipal, Common Pleas, Domestic Relations, and Clerk of Courts. Experience in government computer training, legal research, and Regional Crime Information Center (RCIC). Member of Fraternal Order of Police Association and National Grant Conference. Successful entrepreneur and salesman. Experience with County government.
Answer from Jane S. Pirman:
Have been a Trustee for Columbia Township for the past 4 years, 30 years employment in Hamilton County as municipal Tax Administrator and finance officer. Columbia Township resident since 1988. Member Hamilton County Emergency Management Executive Board, which also oversees Homeland Security.
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2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities? (100 word limit)
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Answer from Marty Power:
I know business people to bring new businesses to the Township. I know how to approach corporations and small businesses to attract them using government grants. I am endorsed by various business owners, county and state officials. I will utilize the sale of the Madeira property, government grants, and homeland security grants to construct the new Township building. We will save on property taxes and cut expenses to improve the roads. We need sidewalks for pedestrians and persons who are disabled to have easy access to businesses on Ridge and Highland.
Answer from Jane S. Pirman:
1. In 2003 I proposed and led a campaign to increase police protection from part time to full 24/7 coverage. I am working now with the Sheriff's Department to maintain this level of service and update equipment. I have been the Township Representative to the Little Miami Fire and Rescue Department all 4 years of my term; am active in all decisions for the Fire Department. I am working with different neighborhoods to establish a policy for traffic calming devices to protect our children.
2. Working on a 20-year pavement program which will include rebuilding and maintenance of our township streets and keep them in safe condition. Apply for and receiving State Capital Improvement Grants for road repairs.
3. I am involved in the implementation of the comprehensive plan at all levels; meeting with developers, residents and inter-active neighboring communities.
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3. What steps would you take to ensure that all public facilities are accessible to people with disabilities? (100 words limit)
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Answer from Jane S. Pirman:
In 2001 the township building was expanded and updated to accomodate persons with disabilities.
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4. What specific steps will you take to expand recycling services in your community? (100 words limit)
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Answer from Jane S. Pirman:
For several years, Rumpke has been our contracted waste hauler and on a weekly basis,they provide for recycling of plastics, glass and other materials at no additional charge to our residents.
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5. What steps would you take to provide affordable housing for all residents of your community? (100 words limit)
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Answer from Jane S. Pirman:
At this time, Columbia Township offers a wonderful choice of affordable, middle class and high end homes, apartments, patio homes and condominiums. The challenge is to continue providing the excellent services such as snow and leaf removal, without increasing taxes.
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.
The order of the candidates is random and changes daily.
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