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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
Qualifications,
Addressing priorities,
Regionalism
Click on a name for 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 Daryl L. Zornes:
In March 2007, I retired from the Newtown Police Division, after serving the citizens of Newtown for 34 years. The last 20 years I was honored to be your Chief of Police, managing some of the finest, most professional police officers in the area. I participated, and am knowledgeable in the budgeting and appropriation process. For the entire 20 years that I was Chief, I maintained a balanced budget, proving myself to be fiscally responsible with the citizen's hard earned tax dollars. Equipment was purchased and updated as needed, so that the officers had the most up-to-date tools to protect the residents in the safest, most efficient manner possible.
Answer from Debbie McCarthy:
Was a resident on the Fire Board, also was on B2A.
Council member for 4 yrs.
On committee for our "music in the Park Festival".
Sat on: ChairPerson for N.R. on Finance, Parks & Planning Committees.
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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 Daryl L. Zornes:
- Open communication between Council and the citizens.Make citizens feel welcome to voice their concerns at Council meetings, and know that their concerns can be aired without fear of censorship, intimidation, or reprisal from their Village government and Administration.
- The current Municipal Building has served its purpose well over the years, however the department offices are extremely cramped for room. Boxes of records are stored, and literally stacked to the ceiling beams in the basement, which leaks water, putting those records at risk of damage and destruction. Council needs to explore property purchase options for a combined complex to house the Municipal offices, Public Safety Departments (Police and Fire), Building and Property Inspector, as well as a Community Meeting Facility for organized groups that wish to use it.
- Address traffic congestion and stay up-to-date with the latest actions concerning the Eastern Corridor, etc.
Answer from Debbie McCarthy:
A. Work w/ the Planning Committee to ensure the present & future vision for the Village is not only profitable but also aesthetic.
B. Seeing that Village Council stays actively involved....the "Village of Newtown" does not become a Ghost Town.
C. To show the Park Committee the importance & value in community oriented activities.
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3. State three actions that you recommend to promote regional cooperation, and explain how you would implement each action? (150 word limit)
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Answer from Debbie McCarthy:
No comment at this time.
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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