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Hamilton County, OH November 2, 2004 Election
Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
State Representative; District 34


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, Pressing Issue, State Revenue shortfalls, Education Funding, Tax Reform, Transportation

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1. What are your qualifications for office?

Answer from Glen Miller:

Experience as a teacher, academic dean, entrepreneur, and a veteran of the US Air Force, I am a mature individual that can represent all the people of the 34th district. I have worked with and served people from all social and economic levels and have experience as a negotiator.

Answer from Tom Brinkman:

Life long resident of the 34th District. An over burdened taxpayer since birth. 100% pro-life from conception to natural death. I desire lower taxes, limited government. I have kept every promise I made and have 100% attendance.


2. How would you implement your top priority?

(No candidates submitted answers to this question)


3. What do you see as the two most pressing issues you would address if elected? What plans do you have relative to those issues?

Answer from Glen Miller:

The two most pressing issues are education and jobs. My first priority when elected will be to honor the Ohio Supreme Court and correct the financing of education in Ohio. Continued reliance on the antiquated property tax to support education is not only unconstitutional but unethical. Good paying jobs for the citizens of Ohio is also a concern and I will support the governor in bringing initiatives to the voters to create jobs.

Answer from Tom Brinkman:

Out of control spending & oppressive taxes. I will work & vote for limited government and lower taxes. Always.


4. What are your suggestions for reconciling state revenue shortfalls with increasing costs for state services?

(No candidates submitted answers to this question)


5. How much of public education should be funded by the state? Explain your answer.

(No candidates submitted answers to this question)


6. What Ohio state tax reforms would you support to re-develop existing older communities?

(No candidates submitted answers to this question)


7. What plans do you have to promote a more balanced transportation system in Ohio?

(No candidates submitted answers to this question)


Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. The answers must not exceed 150 words. Direct references to opponents are not permitted.

The order of the candidates is random and changes daily.


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