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The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area and asked of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).Questions & Answers
1. What are your qualifications for office?
I am a fourth generation member of the Harrison community who has a doctorate-level education, earned prestigious awards for my accomplishments as a professional attorney, and learned and applied leadership and management skills as a U.S. Army Ranger who served in two combat zones. I served for four years on Harrison City Council, and have been Mayor of Harrison for the last four years.2. What services do you believe should be considered basic and essential for the City?
The traditional services of Public Safety (Fire and Police) and Public Works (Streets, Water, Wastewater) are the basic and necessary services that consume a large majority of our budget, but they're not sufficient alone for proper functioning of the City of Harrison. To ensure that we can meet increased demands for these traditional services as we grow larger without having to raise taxes, a City Finance department that institutes smart spending practices and efficiency measures is vital, as is a proactive Economic Development program that recruits and retains quality businesses for additional revenue streams. To ensure that we keep our small town feel as we grow larger, having quality recreational activities, parks, and options is vital as well.3. How would you balance the City Budget?
During our nation's worst recession, the City of Harrison has maintained an average yearly surplus of $820,000 a year and had its credit rating upgraded because of: (1) creating an Economic Development Department that has attracted $30 million in business development and redevelopment to create new revenue streams, and (2) instituting smart spending and efficiency measures to make better use of existing funds.4. What actions will you take to support clean air?
We're going to consider green technologies for City buildings that help the environment and provide cost savings.
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