League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH September 13, 2005 Election
	Sylvan Grisco Answers Questions Candidate for Mayor; City of Cincinnati

Questions & Answers

1. What are your qualifications for office?

I have been active in both community and city politics for all my years living in Cincinnati. I am knowlegable about state, county and city government. I have a vested interest in the well-being and security of Cincinnati. I have both a business and management background that will benefit the office of mayor. I have worked with and known people from all walks of life and I truly care about my city.

2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities?

When you know where the money is going, the rest will follow. The audit will help us to establish where money is being wasted and help to use that money for more important things, such as the security of our city and revitalization of the small business districts throughout the city.

3. What steps would you take to ensure that all public facilities are accessible to people with disabilities?

I would work with the Council on Aging and enforce the laws that are already on the books that are supposed to ensure that public facilities are accessible.

4. What specific steps will you take to expand recycling services in your community?

Two words: Education and Incentives

5. What steps would you take to provide affordable housing for all residents of your community?

The first thing is education. Many potential home buyers are unaware of the many benefits and incentives offered in the city of Cincinnati. There is a misconception that there is no affordable housing, but when in fact there are tax abatements for buying in certain neighborhoods (Madisonville being one example) and first time home buyer incentives. Cincinnati also has a wonderful Habitat for Humanity program. The second is the revitalization of the small business districts. When you have jobs, you have houses. It's a simple trickle-down effect.