League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund
Hamilton, Warren County, OH November 4, 2008 Election
	Marcia Garrison Answers Questions Candidate for State Representative; District 35

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 the two most pressing issues you will face if you are elected? (50 word limit)

The two most pressing issues I will face if elected would have to be healthcare concerns and the education crisis in Ohio.

2. How will you address each of those issues? (100 word limit)

I will do my best to ensure healthcare is accessible and affordable to all Ohioians. Also, I plan to push for education reform to provide alternative options for high school students and make it a reachable goal to further education upon graduation.

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)

The State of Ohio should play a major role in maintaining the safety of its' citizens infrastructures and developments. I also believe the State should work hand in hand with the federal government to promote economic revitalization and stablization.

4. What role do state legislators have in reforming health care in the U.S.? (100 word limit)

State legislators understand the needs of the people in their individual states. Collectively they can address the needs of all the Citizens of the United States thereby, forming solutions that will benefit everyone.

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