League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund
	Hamilton County, OH November 4, 2008 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues State Representative; District 32

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 Pressing Issues, Implementation, Infrastucture, Health Care Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. What are the two most pressing issues you will face if you are elected? (50 word limit) Answer from Theo Barnes: While going into the next millennium as a community we cannot, move forward until all of our citizens feel they are treated and represented fairly. I believe that we must take the opportunity to put government back in the hands of the people who care about our community. 2. How will you address each of those issues? (100 word limit) Answer from Theo Barnes: While the President of the Mt. Auburn Community Council I help to establish a little league football, baseball, tumbling and step team. I have volunteered as a reaing instructor, health care provider, Editor of community newsletter and work on several beautification project. 3. What role should the state play in updating Ohio's aging infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, and transit services and equipment, in order to promote economic revitalization? (100 word limit) Answer from Theo Barnes: I support the (Healthy Families Act ) too many Ohio families already live paycheck to paycheck not having any paid sick days means millions of middle-class workers are forced to choose between getting better or paying their bills. Sickdaysohio.org I am committed to tax relief for Cincinnatians, affordable health care, community jobs and developing small businesses. I will fight against spending your tax dollars on government boondoggles. I am person who believe in the premise of working to develop strong communities built with good morals and values. 4. What role do state legislators have in reforming health care in the U.S.? (100 word limit) (No candidates submitted answers to this question) Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. The answer must not exceed 100 words. 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.