League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2005 Election
	David J. Savage Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Wyoming

Questions & Answers

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

I have served the city since 1979 as a councilmember, vice-mayor, and mayor. In that time I have learned the importance of leadership, consensus, and consultation.

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

In Wyoming, the key to addressing the top three priorities is clear policy direction from the Council, and sound administration from the City Manager. The continuing task is for Council to be visionary, and for the Administration to be responsive to the daily needs and concerns of the residents.

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

Our policy has been and will continue to be to upgrade our public facilities to be accessible at every opportunity. As a result, in recent years ramps have been built; elevators have been installed; sidewalk curb cuts have been made, and recreation facilities have been modified. This policy will continue to be in place for the foreseeable future.

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

Wyoming is already a leader in recycling in the State of Ohio. Our solid waste contracts are structured to facilitate recycling by the residents and we use a wide variety of communications media, including school programs, to encourage and proactively promote recycling. These practices will continue.

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

This question does not make sense. By definition, all of the current residents of our city live in affordable housing, or else they would not be residents!

Wyoming has a diverse housing stock, from "starter homes" to substantial estates. We have housing owned and managed by the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority, and we have privately owned "Section 8" housing. I see no need for further action.

6. How will the Council make more efficient use of their tax income?

Efficient use of tax income comes from rigorous budgeting, active leveraging of local tax dollars with state and federal grants, and continuous review of controllable costs.