Ken Anderson Answers Questions

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Cincinnati

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Hamilton County and asked of all candidates for this office.

Read the answers from all candidates.

Questions & Answers

1. Detail policies/proposals you would advance and support to increase and improve the city's housing stock, as well as the rate of home ownership in the city of Cincinnati?

I propose contracting building renovations with companies that agree to hire and train apprenticeship laborers. This will not only increase our housing stock, but people will be trained in the trades as well. We will focus on vacant multi-family dwellings. This will help the purchaser qualify for the mortgage and provide rental income.

2. Would you move to advance or halt regional approaches to the following: public transportation, Arts council(s), management of snow removal, air quality, and water quality?

I support a regional approach to public transportation. I am a supporter of light rail and I see this as instrumental in increasing public transportation usage. Resulting in fewer cars on the road and cleaner air.

3. Should the Cincinnati Convention Center be expanded? If so, how should the expansion be funded?

Yes. I put forth the idea of American Comedy Hall of Fame. By building and including this tourist attraction as an anchor to the convention center, we will be able to partner with private sector entertainment dollars.