League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 6, 2007 Election
	John R. Dobbs Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Madeira

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. What are your qualifications for office? (50 word limit)

I have served on Madeira City Council for four years and am running for reelection. I chair the economic development committee and am a member of the administration & personal as well as recreation & parks committee. Active in the community I volunteer my tome to numerous non-profits.

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

1. Economic Development. I have helped to create an environment that encourages redevelopment of our downtown. I will continue to work to bring attractive retail, restaurants, professional services and residential options to our citizens.
2. Strong Infrastructure. Like many older suburbs, Madeira's infrastructure is showing its age. I will continue to work with council and the administration to prioritize and maintain important infrastructure.
3. Financial Security. Given proposed changes to city funding and increased difficulty in obtaining grants, it is critically important Madeira manage its budget. The city is financially stronger today because of a conservative and responsible fiscal approach.

3. State three actions that you recommend to promote regional cooperation, and explain how you would implement each action? (150 word limit)

1. Madeira's administration is actively involved in the First Suburbs Consortium. Through this regional cooperation we share ideas and work together to solve similar issues.
2. Madeira City Council and the administration look beyond our boarders and maintain dialog with our immediate adjoining communities. These strong relationships have enabled us to develop peer benchmarks and monitor legislation.
3. Periodically leaders from Madeira schools, churches, the city, and community leaders gather to discuss issues and share ideas. This cooperation is a strength and just one reason Madeira is such a desirable community to call home.

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