League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2005 Election
	Carol A. (Barth) Anthony Answers Questions Candidate for Trustee; Township of Harrison

Questions & Answers

1. What are your Qualifications for Office? (50 word limit)

Lifelong resident of the community; served in leadership positions in my church, school, and community. As President of a local grassroots organization, was successful in fighting a major conglomerate over a landfill expansion, and made many contacts with local officials such as the Health District, which would be an asset as trustee.

2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities? (100 word limit)

I feel that diversity within a group is a very strong point. A woman's prospective on many issues can open the lines of communication and broaden the scope of many important topics in a community.

Communication with our community should be as personal as possible. I will be available by phone or email anytime. Citizens need to know who is representing them, when and where meetings are held, and know that they are welcome to come and speak at these meetings at any time.

The safety of our citizens is paramount! I will listen to our citizens and act upon their needs. Small issues can become major problems. I will also be there when zoning issues come up and major conglomerates try to run us over! I will stand behind our citizens!

3. What steps would you take to ensure that all public facilities are accessible to people with disabilities? (100 words limit)

First of all, I would try to reinstate the ADA Committee, of which I was a former member. My goal would be to put safety before the aesthetics of a building. I would look into any grant monies that might be available so that all public buildings, including schools and churches, would be equipped with any special equipment needed. I would also work on transportation for those with special needs.

4. What specific steps will you take to expand recycling services in your community? (100 words limit)

I would work very closely with our local waste hauler to try to increase the number of citizens that do recycle. Perhaps there could be some tax incentives for those who do participate fully in this program. At some point, I feel it may be taken a step further to the state level and be made mandatory.

5. What steps would you take to provide affordable housing for all residents of your community? (100 words limit)

First of all, I would look into the number of families in need of housing. I would get together with the local Homeowner's Association and other business owners and renters to see what was available, or what could be made available. If possible, I would talk with "Habitat for Humanity" about their program, and possible assistance.