League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2011 Election
	John Patrick Dillon Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Blue Ash; Ward 3

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Questions & Answers

1. What are your qualifications for office?

Having lived and worked in Blue Ash for over 10 years, I have a vested interest in not only maintaining the city's great reputation, but guiding its growth as my wife and I face the challenges of raising our three small children. I am a member of many Blue Ash organizations, and attend numerous local events. I now feel confident I can serve in a leadership role. I have provided 15 years of quality service as an employee of Cincinnati Bell Telephone. As a member of the Board of Quality and Patient Safety at Mercy Health Partners, my top three priorities are to listen, assess, and act. As a council member, I would vow to do the same.

2. What services do you believe should be considered basic and essential for the City?

I feel the services most essential for a safe community are prompt and efficient police and fire departments. A well-run maintenance department, focusing on snow removal and brush pickup, is vital to our city's success. Additionally, it is critical that we maintain strong relationships with contracted services. While we endure tough economic times, cuts due to over-budgeted projects should not come at the expense of community events. It is imperative that residents are offered quality recreational and educational amenities if our city is to remain a desirable place to live.

3. How would you balance the City Budget?

Regardless of who sits on City Council, Blue Ash has always had a balanced budget, due to the strong leadership of its City Managers, most recently David Waltz and his talented staff. As a council member, I would follow his well-informed recommendations regarding financial operations and give input as necessary. Together as a team, Blue Ash will always maintain a balanced budget.

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

The past 10 years have seen many changes in the way we handle our trash. What started out as simple aluminum recycling has grown into acceptance of numerous types of paper, plastics, and metals. With continued persistence and innovation we can keep adding to the list of recyclables, encourage all Blue Ash residents to recycle, and continue to lower our carbon footprint.

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