League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2011 Election
	Patricia A. "Pat" McCollum Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Cincinnati

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 your qualifications for office? (50 word limit)

My experience as a Licensed Social Worker as well as a position in Administration and Community Health Planning qualifies me for this position because I am knowledgeable in all areas dealing with people, budgets and community issues.

2. How would you balance the City Budget? (100 word limit)

I would balance the budget by first analyzing and restructuring programs to cut cost instead of immediately alleviating programs. I would cut overtime and unnecessary spending. Finally, I would look for alternative or future revenue that could be used to balance the budget.

3. What services do you believe should be considered basic and essential for the City? (100 word limit)

Transportation, health and community programs as well as teen recreation.

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

I will work with green organizations and the environmental department to establish immediate and longterm programs.

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