League of Women Voters of Ohio
Hamilton County, OH November 4, 2003 Election
	Barry S. Porter Answers Questions Candidate for Member Council; City of Wyoming

The questions were prepared by the LWV Cincinnati Area and asked of all candidates for this office.

Read the answers from all candidates.

Questions & Answers

1. How would you implement your top priority?

Balance the City's Budget as operating expenses are increasing and tax revenues declining. Seek new revenue sources for infrastructure and capital improvements by taking advantage of State and Federal grants an other available governmental funds. Explore various operating efficiencies and cost cutting strategies. Seek purchasing alliances with other governmental bodies and continue to create new financial disciplines and maintain those currently in place

Enhancing Wyoming reputations a premiere residential community. Help protect and enhance a major community asset, the Wyoming School district, by working with the school system to crate operating efficiencies and joint recreational facilities. Enhance the ambiance of the public areas and the attractiveness of the business districts. Engage the surrounding communities to work jointly with Wyoming to enhance our common borders. Upgrade recreational facilities and activities for all segments of our populations, while maintaining our current tax base.