League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2011 Election
	Amy Murray Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Cincinnati

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Questions & Answers

1. What are your qualifications for office? (50 word limit)

Procter & Gamble - 14-year business experience in Global Business Development.

Small Business Owner - As owner of my own small company I understand the obstacles that businesses face in Cincinnati.

Hyde Park Neighborhood Council - As past president I understand the challenges and opportunities that our neighborhoods face.

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

The city must look at ways to reduce spending and share services with the county when appropriate.

I have introduced a motion to change the fiscal year from January - December to July - June. This is the first step in improving our City Budget process. Every year, the budget process takes place during the month of December - with key decisions being discussed at 10 PM on December 24th. I believe that with a change to the budget timeline, council will be able to make better decisions for the people who live, work, and play in Cincinnati.

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

Basic and essential services for the city would be public safety - Police and Fire, sanitation and clean, safe streets.

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

Clean air is an important issue, and I would work with the Health Department, and any other involved, to ensure that the City of Cincinnati meets all requirements for clean air.

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