League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2005 Election
	Brigid Kelly Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Norwood; Ward 2

Questions & Answers

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

A lifelong Norwood resident, I have a strong academic background in business and desire to be a true public servant for citizens of Ward 2. I will work tirelessly to ensure the interests of my constituents are pursued and that Norwood remains a safe, desirable place to live and work.

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

I'll work within constraints of tax limitations set by citizens. Spending must be controlled; financial agreements with developers should be open for public scrutiny and yield financial benefit to Norwood citizens. Basic financial planning is necessary to ensure spending doesn't exceed revenues. Occupancy laws must be enforced, preventing disturbances in residential areas. Passage of ordinances holding landlords responsible for repeated offenses of a disorderly house must be investigated and implemented to protect homeowners. I'll support Norwood police in strict enforcement of drug laws. The city's emergency plan should be reviewed and distributed to citizens. Council must listen to citizens' concerns.

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

All public facilities must be in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Building Department must identify public facilities that are not accessible. If these facilities are not accessible, funding must be obtained to make them accessible.

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

Citizens are paying a mandatory fee to recycle. The city can communicate the benefits of recycling through regular mailings to citizens in the quarterly water bills. Additionally, the city can place recycling containers in public places, such as city buildings and parks so that the option to recycle is always present.

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

Property taxes must be strictly regulated. Preference should be given to those who have made a longstanding commitment to living in Norwood rather than to those who are property speculators intending to leave within a short time. Affordable housing must also be safe housing and there is a need to require inspections of rental properties on an annual basis.