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Hamilton County, OH November 6, 2007 Election
Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
Mayor; Village of Golf Manor

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 Alan Zaffiro:

10 years experience in municipal government Successfully lead Golf Manor's revitalization effort including updating zoning code, two urban renewal plans, park renovation, business district revitalization, street resurfacing project, expanded police department, community beautification, and economic development initiatives Management skills that promote operational efficiency

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

Answer from Alan Zaffiro:

Encourage investment in the community by residents, business enterprises, and village government. Build tax base through economic development and community revitalization programs. Village government must lead by example, via investments in infrastructure and civic improvements, which create a positive image of the village and an environment conducive to investors. Continue vigorous enforcement of strict property maintenance standards. Maintain the current strong commitment to crime prevention, law enforcement, and improved community relations. Stabilize village finances via building tax base, better financial planning, and improved operational efficiency. Continue outreach to residents and businesses via the community newsletter, and meetings with business leaders.

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

Answer from Alan Zaffiro:

Create an office of economic development at the County level with staff and resources available to all political jurisdictions

Create a land bank with a revolving fund available to all political jurisdictions to redevelop abandoned residential properties

Pass a County law that requires jurisdictions to address property maintenance issues negatively impact neighboring communities, who uphold higher standards

All three of these ideas could be implemented by creating a County agency funded via the profits from successful redevelopment projects

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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