Maureen P. Mason Answers Questions

Candidate for
Council Member; City of North College Hill

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?

As a member of OKI Board of Trustees, I support improving all moces of public transportation trhoughout the region. My community and it's citizen's would benefit from a comprehensive plan to relieve congestion on the highways.

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.

I would support this- I would want to see the details before I say definitely. But it seems like an improvement to have more disclosure.

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

Benefits- planned development; protection of existing residential areas; avoid traffic congestion; avoid over-development; protect environment- protect and provide greenspace; more opportunity for citizen input; encourage cooperation between government.