League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2011 Election
	Mark A. Louis Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Harrison

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Questions & Answers

1. What are your qualifications for office?

As a business owner for the past 13 years, I have experience in leadership, communication, negotiation, and have demonstrated fiscal responsibility. I have a strong Christian faith which will keep me from being corrupted by the system as well as corrupting the system. Also, I do not have any underlying agenda; my motives are purely to do what is best for the city of Harrison and its residents. I am a man of integrity and will be a councilman of integrity.

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

I believe that government has certain core responsibilities to its citizens, such as police and fire protection by properly trained and well-equipped personnel, quality infrastructure + including well maintained streets and sidewalks, as well as efficient and affordable water and sewage.

3. How would you balance the City Budget?

I have reviewed the 2010 and 2011 budgets and find that Harrison is currently operating with a balanced budget. I would work to continue to eliminating waste, and make sure that funds are spent appropriately. I also believe in maintaining reserves for operating the city during times like we have seen for the last couple of years. We also need to increase revenue by managing our future growth. Raising taxes is not the answer to every problem.

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

I support common sense approaches to clean air. I support green technology as long as it is cost saving and it truly improves air quality. I am opposed to any regulation or restriction that does not produce a cost effective improvement in air quality.

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