League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2005 Election
	Lawanna Marie Barber Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; Village of Lincoln Heights

Questions & Answers

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

I am a 34-year old political new comer. I am the mother of 4 children. I am a faithful Christian with positive energy to represent this village.

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

1) We must aggressively address the needs of our youth by providing them with a public recreation facility and a park. 2) Providing after-school activities that will allow children who need additional help with school work/access to computers the help. 3) Promote economic development by making sound investment decisions which swill benefit the community as a whole.

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

I would make sure ramps and automated doors were in place. I would also work to see "wheel chair accessible" bathrooms in public places.

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

I would take part in holding a "recycling" seminar for the youth the community. I would also send out literature on recycling bins.

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

Bring information before the residents on some of the different housing programs available to them. Bring in a speaker on "How to manage your money".