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LWV League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2011 Election
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Thomas J. "Tom" Whittington
Answers Questions

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Norwood; Ward 3

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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.
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Questions & Answers

1. What are your qualifications for office?

1) 28 years in the private sector, managing people and controlling budgets. 2) Managed the upgrade of facilities with over 60 million dollars in capital equipment justifications and procurement. 3) Negotiated contracts with Vendors and Workforces to maintain a profitable organization

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

Police Department, Fire Department, Public Works, Senior Citizen Center and Care, Health and Human development, Parks and Recreation, Buildings.

3. How would you balance the City Budget?

1) Analize Waste, 2) Hold managers accountable for maintaining realistic budgets, 3) Focus on Growth and New Development, 4) Work with existing Companies to help in there growth

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

Maintain Public standards for emmisions, Upgrade recycling programs, Develop method for the maintenace of both city and personal vehicles.

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