League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2005 Election
	Charles S. "Chuck" Kamine Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; Village of Amberley; District A

Questions & Answers

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

Currently Mayor of Amberley Village; served 8 years on Council; served 21 years on Planning Commission; currently on executive board of First Suburbs Consortium of Southwest Ohio; practicing attorney for 29 years with experience in real estate, tax, probate, small business and government; past president of Congregation Bnai Tzedek.

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

During my term as Mayor, I have worked hard to preserve and enhance the high quality of life for our Village which is defined by its wealth of open green space, urban forests and large lots as well as high quality public services. As a result, property values have increased and once again we are welcoming new young families with children to our neighborhood. I have worked to support a new public neighborhood Montessori school, new recreational facilities at the JCC, and economic development which respects our high value for green space and ensures our unique character will continue to move us forward.

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

Our Village Hall is accessible to people with disabilities.

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

Currently the Village provides curbside recycling for all residents. We also provide leaf and branch pickup from all residents with mulching at our maintenance facility.

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

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