League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2005 Election
	William S. "Stew" Mathews, II Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Cincinnati

Questions & Answers

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

As a lifelong resident of Hamilton County, including the last 29 years in the City of Cincinnati I have a broad knowledge of the assets of this wonderful city. I also have a strong feel for what ails this city. I believe that my many life experiences and my training as a lawyer have enabled me to develop the common sense that will be an asset to City Council.

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

1. Improve the image of Cincinnati- If elected my first priority will be to attempt to convince my fellow councilmembers that we should serve as a nine member team promoting the City and representing the citizens who elected us, rather than having nine separate self-promoting agendas.
2. Improve police-community relations- If elected I will urge the police department and the citizens to cooperate with each other and to respect each other. This is a two-way street which is often not recognized.
3. Improve downtown Cincinnati- If elected I would like to explore the possibility of convincing the Kroger Company to build a unique destination-type grocery store downtown. I would explore the possibility of convincing the Proctor & Gamble/Gillette Company of opening a "only one in the world" factory outlet store downtown.

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

I believe that The Americans With Disabilities Act provides the legal infrastructure to ensure that public facilities are accessible to those with disabilities. As a member of Council I would work to promote compliance with the ADA. If specific problems are identified I would work to see that they are corrected.

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

I would investigate the cost effectiveness of locating recycling receptacles at all schools and community centers. I also believe that the use of green home recycling bins could be more effectively promoted.