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Hamilton County, OH May 2, 2006 Election
Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
State Representative; District 32; Republican Party

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area and LWV Ohio and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Qualification, Prioities, Oversight Charter Schools, Foreclosure, Redistricting

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

Answer from Theo Barnes:

I have spent my life working to improve our communities. As the Director of the Juvenile-Re-Direction Center, President of Mt Auburn Community Council, President of A.D.D.I.C.T.S. and Vice-President of Mt Auburn Good Housing Foundation I have proven myself to be proactive and interactive community leader.

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

Answer from Theo Barnes:

We must bring business leaders, community organizations and Elected officials together to form stronger business districts, fight crimes and to create and maintain jobs.

3. What changes would you recommend for improving public oversight of charter schools? (150 word limit)

Answer from Theo Barnes:

I have an excellent plan to improve our schools.

4. Ohio has the highest foreclosure rate in the nation. What actions would you support at the state level to address this crisis? (150 word limit)

Answer from Theo Barnes:

I support a system that would allow a low budget program where foreclosure property can be used for special programs.

5. Both parties have called for redistricting reform. What three top criteria should be used in redrawing legislative districts? (150 word limit)

Answer from Theo Barnes:

I believe in the current system.

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. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.

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