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Hamilton County, OH November 6, 2007 Election
Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
Council Member; City of Norwood; Ward 4


The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Qualifications, Addressing priorities, Regionalism

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1. What are your qualifications for office? (50 word limit)

Answer from Todd L (Tittle) Tittle:

Concerned listener and leader who attempts to research the facts and make educated decisions which will provide the best outcome. Believe that I can take action where needed to best represent the residents of Ward, won't sit on the bench.

Answer from John T. Mumper:

Lifelong resident of the Fourth Ward. Previously was the Fourth Ward Councilman in: 1976-1977, 2004-2005, 2006-2007 Currently on the Finance Committee and Chairman of both the Committee of the Whole and the Safety, Police and Fire Committee. Councilman At Large : 1984-1985 Clerk of Council:1983, 1988, 1989


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

Answer from Todd L (Tittle) Tittle:

Improve the safety of our city neighborhoods working with emergency services and community involvement to help protect our residents. Development of a realistic street repair plan and enabling city officials to apply and obtain all available state and federal funding to put that plan into place. Redesign the city tax code which is antiquated and unfair to our young people and older residents.

Answer from John T. Mumper:

Encourage the voters to vote for the renewal of our 8 mil levy to allow us to not just stay with the status quo but to allow us to work on streets and provide funds for capital improvements to our infrastructure. The renewal of this levy,Issue #39, should also allow us to start a reserve so that we can continue the progress of the past few years even if there is a downturn in the economy,


3. State three actions that you recommend to promote regional cooperation, and explain how you would implement each action? (150 word limit)

Answer from John T. Mumper:

We are always willing to work with the surrounding cities and villages.

Answer from Todd L (Tittle) Tittle:

Improve safety working to secure funding and equipment for our public safety department by working with the state, federal agencies including Department of Homeland Security to insure we have the right tools to serve our residents in Norwood. Research grant writing for street repairs and to effectively submit the grant applications to obtain the maximum funding each year to improve our city roads from both state and federal sources. Work in conjunction with other surrounding communities in finding successes in their approach to issues of concern to our residents and making plans to implement those successes where we see a good fit in Norwood.


Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Word limits apply for each question. Direct references to opponents are not permitted.

The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.


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