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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 George A. Schaefer, III:
My community has excellent public transportation. Transportation is no barrier to employment. Light rail is a poor idea and would only benefit politicians and contractors- study Cleveland.
Answer from Michael C. Fulmer:
Believe the city should look into light rail with the rest of the region, but should several town meetings before making the final decision
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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 Michael C. Fulmer:
I am in favor of county-wide campaign finance regulations that would provide for public matching funds, limit campaign contributions and would provide for more disclosure
Answer from George A. Schaefer, III:
I oppose camapign finance regulations. We need less regulations and more enforcement of the current laws.
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3. What are the benefits/detriments to land use planning prior to zoning decisions?
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Answer from George A. Schaefer, III:
I have seen few, if any, zoning decisions that were not politically motivated. We need objective land use planning.
Answer from Michael C. Fulmer:
The benefits to land use planning is that the residents can have input and city council can make decisions on what is best for the city and its residents
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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