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By Ken R. White

Text of speech confirms my position on the Levy, Fiscal Responsibility and 4 Policy Changes I support

I live in Mariemont with my wife, Joy Carlson. We have two children, Katherine and Jonathan, who attend Mariemont Elementary.

I am not a politician or lawyer. I work in the chemical industry; primarily in new business development. We have probably never met. Joy and I spend more time at weekend soccer games than visiting with friends and neighbors. I guess we are pretty typical.

After hearing all that; you may wonder why I am running. First, I have a strong financial background. I want our board to be more efficient with our money while maintaining the quality of education. I will be an advocate for FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY. This is what we do in business every day.

This year we are also voting for a 5.5 mill levy--which raises $1.3 million per year forever. If the current increases in Board spending continue---we will need an even bigger levy in 3 years. The current 5 year budget calls for spending to grow about 6% each year while revenue only grows by 2%. Combine the projected cuts in state funding for schools with this imbalance in spending versus revenue AND your property taxes will double in 12-15 years.

That's issue 1 and 2. Pass this levy BUT immediately slow our growth rate in spending.

If elected, I will be just one of 5 votes on the board. I am focused on spending issues, but I am also for the following:

• Neighborhood schools (for example Bill Gates is giving $51 million to NYC for building neighborhood schools)
• Outsourcing Services such as maintenance, janitorial and busing (it works for Proctor and Gamble)
• Ask the superintendent to develop a plan to rehab or replace our aging elementary schools (this has been put off too long)
• Adding a quarterly board meeting called "Voice of the Public" (maybe on a weekend day) so the Board can answer questions and give an update about school plans.

Please give me your vote on November 4th. Email me at VOTE4KENWHITE@aol.com with any questions or comments.

Political documents are produced by the campaign committee "Vote Ken White for Schools". 3829 Settle Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45227. Joy Carlson, Treasurer.