Judy Kercheval Answers Questions

Candidate for
Mayor; City of Harrison

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. What are your views regarding the need for public transportation in your community to promote access to employment throughout the region?

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.

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.

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.

3. What are the benefits/detriments to land use planning prior to zoning decisions?

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