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

See below for questions on Qualifications, Top Priority

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Answer from David E. Grossmann:

The only candidate in the race with any previous adminstrative experience in county government. Former Judge Grossmann administered a 600+ employee agency as Juvenile Court Judge for 23 years.

Former Judge Grossmann is also the only candidate in this race to have ever won countywide office, a critical qualification of a primary candidate.

Answer from Chris Monzel:

As an engineer, a father, and a community leader, I have the experience and skills necessary to help lead our county to a prosperous future. With my real world experience, I bring new energy and commitment to a system that desperately needs to be fixed.

Answer from Chris Monzel:

I am the only candidate that has taken the Americans for Tax Reform pledge to not raise taxes. The Monzel NO TAX pledge is that I pledge to vote against ALL tax increase and work to cut Hamilton County's already high tax rates. As an elected official, I have voted against every tax increase proposal and helped lead the successful effort to rollback Cincinnati property taxes.

Answer from David E. Grossmann:

1. Repeal the recently enacted 20% in the Ohio Sales Tax.

2. Exhort county officeholders and agencies to cooperate with a Cost Reduction Task Force comprised of private sector executives with world- class cost management expertise. Effect savings through elimination of unnecessary spending, outsourcing on non-core services, process improvement and the employment of new technology.

The order of the candidates is random and changes daily.