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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Answer from Willie J. Norton:

Looking for re-election

Answer from Gina Ruffin Moore:

I am dedicated to the prospect of improving the quality of life for anyone who lives in the Village of Woodlawn. As a long-time resident, a homeowner, a graduate of Princeton High School, and as a public servant with more than 12 years under my belt as a government employee -- I bring a unique perspective to the table.

I have served on the Woodlawn Planning Commission for more than 3 years with a bird's eye view of the political process. As a public relations strategist with a minor in political science - it is clear that citizens need to become more involved in government (in the Village). Such involvement would be advantageous to Village's elected officials and to individual citizens, as well. I am also a member of National Forum for Black Public Administrators, which offers a myriad of resources and ideas on how to improve government processes. I am a skilled professional with diversified experience as a trainer, adjunct instructor, author, community outreach specialist, former radio news director.

I have served on numerous county boards including the ADAS Board, American Red Cross (Communications Committee), International Association of Business Communicators, National Association of Black Journalists, Member, Mt. Zion Baptist Church Woodlawn, and Order of Eastern Star.

Education: Bachelor's of Science in Journalism, Ohio University; Princeton High School Alum (1975)

Top Priority: Improving the Quality of Life for Woodlawn residents and providing Quality Customer service to internal and external customers. Experience: Served three years on Woodlawn Planning Commission

Answer from Willie J. Norton:

Get community input on concerns and work with Village departments to achieve these objectives with the Council working together as a collective unity.

Answer from Gina Ruffin Moore:

1. Improve Quality of Life in Woodlawn + Maintain a safe, family-oriented community in cooperation with government, businesses & Princeton City schools.

2. Boost Economic Development -- Recruit, expand and retail businesses

3. Customer Service -- Improve the quality of services provided to citizens, clearer streets during the winter, more support for internal and external customers

Answer from Willie J. Norton:

First we must communicate with other surrounding community leaders. Second we must find where issues that concern us as a region be looked at. And third how can we best address those issues and get mutual attention of our respective communities.

Answer from Gina Ruffin Moore:

1. A collaborative effort with leadership from Hamilton, Warren and Butler counties to stuy urban sprawl.
2. Creation of a consortiuum of local villages and townships in the region.
3. Memorandums of Understanding and cooperation between the convention centers in Cincinnati, Sharonville and Northern Kentucky with backing from the Port Authority.

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