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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 Bill Puthoff, Jr.:
I think that we have satisfactory public transportation to the area
Answer from James A. Guthrie:
While additional public transportation to and
from Evendale might be helpful to some businesses in addressing their staffing needs,
I'm more concerned about a growing need for safe and dependable public transportation
for aging residents.
Answer from Phillip J. Schneider:
As our industrial base continues to expand we need to provide alternative transportation for employees who can't afford their own car.
Answer from David J. Harwood:
Hamilton County needs to develop East-West transportation in addition to North-South transportation into the Central City.
Answer from Betty D. Schappacher:
Have to take poll and see how many feel it is needed. We just took large axle trucks off Glendale-Milford so I wouldn't like to replace them with buses unless necessary.
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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 James A. Guthrie:
This might be an issue in some Hamilton
County communities, but I do not believe it is an issue in Evendale. Therefore, without
more information on the scope of this problem, I would be reluctant to support any new
regulations in this area.
Answer from David J. Harwood:
Although well intended, I have serious concerns that such regulations infringe upon basic Constitutional rights of freedom of speech and association.
Answer from Betty D. Schappacher:
I do not support any public matching funds for campaign contributions.
Answer from Phillip J. Schneider:
N/A
Answer from Bill Puthoff, Jr.:
The small amount of money that is spent in our local campaigns would not warrant any further regulations
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3. What are the benefits/detriments to land use planning prior to zoning decisions?
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Answer from Bill Puthoff, Jr.:
I would support the planning of land use in the commercial and industrial areas of the village
Answer from David J. Harwood:
Good land use planning helps development and reduces zoning conflicts. Evendale has just revised it's zoning code after spending much time planning for our community.
Answer from James A. Guthrie:
The benefits far outweigh any
detriments. While land use planning might delay or preclude some developers from
hastily developing a tract or tracts of land, the long-range benefits of a well-planned
area are worth any short-term losses.
Answer from Betty D. Schappacher:
Our Zoning was laid out by our forefathers and has served us well, business west of Reading Road and residential east.
Answer from Phillip J. Schneider:
Planning keeps everyone focused on long-term needs versus short-term gains. It also lets perspective tenants know what to expect as expansion continues.
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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