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Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2011 Election
Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
Trustee; Township of Springfield


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 Basic Services, Budget, Clean Air

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? 1. What services do you believe should be considered basic and essential for the township?

Answer from Gwen McFarlin:

Police and Fire Roads and parks Senior Services Property Maintenance

? 2. How would you balance the Township Budget?

Answer from Gwen McFarlin:

The Township has just had 2 million dollars eliminated from local government fund and estate taxes. My top priorty is to reduce spending by reshifting our priorities without raising taxes.It is important to look at internal consolidation and continue focusing on multi-jurisdictional proposals.Also looking at revenue enhancement proposals, and revenue reduction proposals.

? 3. What actions will you take to support clean air?

Answer from Gwen McFarlin:

Encocurage car pooling and using metro system support clean air legislation


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