The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area and LWV Ohio and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Redistricting, Qualification, Priorities, Oversight Charter Schools, Foreclosure

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Answer from Stephen E. Silver:

As a lifetime resident of this district, I have a unique perspective and understanding of the challenges and issues that are important to our constituents. My experience at P&G, coupled with the trust and responsibility inherent of being an airline pilot displays proven ability to represent and lead.

Answer from Tom Brinkman, Jr.:

I have served the citizens of the 34th District faithfully over the past six years. I have kept every promise I ever made while maintaining a 100 percent perfect voting record

Answer from Stephen E. Silver:

Ohio has not adequately determined the costs associated with providing "adequate and quality education" for students. This needs to be done. We should create a distinct education budget separate from the operating budget and restore the 103% funding guarantee to colleges and universities.

I would support allowing small businesses the ability to purchase group health care from the same plan Ohio offers its employees and propose efforts to move towards a statewide single payer system.

Ohio needs to get smarter about granting and accounting for tax incentives and promote our capacity for innovation and quality of workforce.

Answer from Stephen E. Silver:

Ohio's schools are hurting. Low income neighborhoods are especially feeling the effects of the economic downturn, causing their schools to become even more in danger. Our voucher program provides a temporary band aid that only affects a selected few. We need to fix the fundamental problems that exist in our educational system once and for all.

Voucher programs take badly needed money from our public schools and divert it to private and parochial institutions. Far from equitable, private schools that accept vouchers are not subject to the same rules our public schools are. They don't have to accept special needs children, hire certified teachers, adhere to statewide standards or even provide bus service. Vouchers are exacerbating the gulf between the haves and the have nots, creating a system where a lucky few can benefit at the expense of others. I support eliminating the voucher program.

Answer from Stephen E. Silver:

Ohio has lost thousands of high paying jobs over the past 10 years. As these jobs moved to other states and overseas, they have been replaced by lower paying jobs without adequate benefits. The costs Ohioans pay for health care has skyrocketed as has the amount we must pay for higher education. Our tax burden is 3rd highest in the nation. The financial realities are that we are earning less and paying more, causing the foreclosure rate we now experience.

By restoring our funding of state colleges and universities, I would encourage our graduates to remain in-state. Coupled with our progressive approach to health care and the lowering of our tax rates, I believe companies would once again find Ohio an attractive location. The rebuilding of our business infrastructure is what will drive our expanding state economy and provide the quality jobs necessary for growth.

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