League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2005 Election
	Patricia Stern Answers Questions Candidate for Trustee; Township of Sycamore

Questions & Answers

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

I am a hard working compassionate, intelligent individual that will bring a new fresh approach to government in our Township. People who know me personally will attest to my honesty and character and willingness to do the right thing against all odds, while standing up for what I believe in.

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

I will have the staff do an evaluation of all existing undeveloped land and make offers to purchase them to put in a green space land trust . Secondly I will insure our Fire Department has the resources they need to meet the demands of our families, aging population as well as those of our business community. I will continue the contract we have with the Hamilton County Sheriffs office that provide us with the best protection against crime. I will meet with the Sheriff Leis to see if he feels our staffing is adequate and increase staffing per his advise.

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

I would have all of our buildings and parks evaluated by experts in the field of accessibility and would insure that our parks get handicapped accessible swings/ equipment for children.

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

I would create Public Service Announcements to be played on cable channels encouraging residents to recycle as well as asking our local waste carriers to put inserts in their bills to remind residents that recycling is available. I would also feature an article about recycling in our Township newsletter. I would continue to support existing recycling programs, such as our leaf collection/mulching and trash bash for hazardous items, while researching new innovative ways to recycle other materials.

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

I feel that Sycamore Township housing is very affordable at every level of income. Not only do we have affordable single family homes we have many apartments and condo/townhomes that are affordable at all levels of income. To insure that remains, I would contact local realtors/lending institutions and ask them to work together to make low interest monies available so that more people can afford to purchase property in our township.