Mark G. Waters Answers Questions

Candidate for
Law Director; City of Cheviot

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 is an issue over which the City Law Director has no responsibility or control.

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.

Campaign finance laws have become increasingly complex and confusing, making it difficult for anyone but a professional politician to run for public office. I would simplify campaign finance and abolish matching funds. I would abolish contribution limis but require donors' names to be disclosed.

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

Land use planning optimizes the use of building resources and prevents the undesirable mixing of commercial and residential areas. In the City of Cheviot, which is nearly 100% developed, zoning decisions are more likely to involve variances and changes to a particular piece of property than a broad scale plan of development.