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Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
See below for questions on
transportation,
campaign finance,
planning
Click on a name for other candidate information.
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1. What are your views regarding the need for public transportation in your community to promote access to employment throughout the region?
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Answer from Judy Kercheval:
This would be a good service to have for residents to get to and from
employment. But small cities such as ours do not have funds available to subsidize. It
would be most helpful to be able to move residents without other transportation to places
just within our city limits. Help would have to come from other sources if this is to
become a reality.
Answer from Deborah L. Acra:
Harrison's location does not easily lend itself to effective
public transportation ideas. The city is not in the position to
provide public transportation therefore we would be relying on
an outside service such as queen city metro to provide public
transportation and, of course, that decision would be theirs.
there seems to be a reasonable amount of interest in the current
express service running from Harrison to downtown Cincinnati
however it would remain to be seen how well received an expanded
bus service would be. in the event an expanded service is offered,
i believe the city should retain control to the extent possible, the
placement of bus stops and the bus routes to be used.
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2. Would you be in favor of county-wide campaign finance regulations that would provide for public matching funds, limit campaign contributions and provide for more disclosure? State your opinions on these ideas; whether you would support or oppose them.
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Answer from Deborah L. Acra:
I do not favor public matching campaign funds as I do not
believe it is the best expenditure of public funds. I believe
limitations on campaign contributions and provisions for more
disclosure should be considered based upon the budget of the
entire campaign. It does not seem reasonable to place the same
restrictions on smaller campaigns in local elections as may be
placed on the "big money" campaigns for county-wide elections,
larger city elections, state and federal elections.
Answer from Judy Kercheval:
Since I do not accept contributions and use my own funds for my campaign, it
would not affect me. But I do believe there has to be limits so all interested and qualified
persons have the same opportunity to run for office.
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3. What are the benefits/detriments to land use planning prior to zoning decisions?
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Answer from Judy Kercheval:
Some benefits are being able to guide the development of the area; allowing input
from the community; planning for necessary infrastructure, emergency services and other
necessary personnel for the future
Answer from Deborah L. Acra:
Land use planning is essential. Having a working plan in place
to dictate how land will be used helps eliminate "piecemeal"
development and allows for continuity and flow. Handled
properly, clear and concise zoning regulations can maintain and
increase residential property values while attracting businesses
to appropriate locations.
Responses to questions asked of each candidate
are reproduced as submitted to the League, but formatted for Web display.
The order of the candidates is random and changes daily.
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