League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2011 Election
	Wendell Young 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)

I have dedicated my life to public service in Cincinnati. My varied professional and personal experience in the city has given me a deep understanding of our neighborhoods, what they face, and how to make them stronger. I have the dedication, knowledge, and vision to effectively serve our city.

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

I believe we must find ways to enhance revenue while also looking for more efficient ways to run government (for example, my proposal for Metropolitan Sewer District and Water Works to share administrative services). We cannot, in fixing the budget, simply make blanket cuts to the services that our citizens depend on and use on a day-to-day basis. Instead, we must temper such cuts by seeking ways to generate the revenue needed to provide good governance and good services for Cincinnatians. I do believe, however, that all options must be on the table while discussing this difficult and essential issue.

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

For Cincinnati to be a strong, vibrant city, it must provide a high quality of life for all its residents, and we do this by providing effective city services. Health Clinics, Recreation Centers, and City Parks, for example, are not unnecessary "extras," but rather they are integral to the fabric of a quality and competitive city. While there are limits to what a city can and ought to provide, I believe it is our duty as representatives to listen to the citizenry and seek to provide them with the services they desire and expect from the place they live.

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

I am proud to have been the first local official to take the Clean Air Promise Pledge. I have always supported efforts to protect our citizens from dangerous air pollution, and will continue to do so. I will continue to support technologies and policies that defend our air quality and make our industries and services more economically and environmentally sustainable. Furthermore, I have and will continue to support improved mass transit, which is essential in lessening pollution and improving air quality for everyone.

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