League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 3, 2009 Election
	Tim Dicke Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Madeira

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Questions & Answers

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

I have served the people of Madeira over the last 4 years. I have voted to cut taxes while keeping a balanced budget. I will work to continue to improve streets and safety.

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

Council, the last 4 years, has worked to reduce taxes while keeping a balanced budget. I will continue to do so while keeping the Police and Fire departments a number 1 priority. I moved to Madeira 14 years ago because it reminded me of my small hometown. I will keep Madeira a place where your kids can walk to school and play with confidence. We will continue with the safe walk school program and attempt to add more sidewalks.

3. What two actions would you promote to enhance city revenue or decrease city expenditures in order to balance the city budget, given the current economic conditions? (100 word limit)

We have worked hard to bring new business and development to Madeira. Over the last 4 years, we have seen many old buildings replaced by new businesses, along with remodeled structures downtown. I will continue to work to make Madeira attractive for business owners and shoppers. I would like to see a large scale developement downtown with a family style dining. With the City Manager's help, we are working hard to monitor and watch expenses.

4. What steps should the local government take to ensure that the quality of rental property meets minimum legal standards? (100 word limit)

We currently have the Fire Department inspect all multi-families for fire hazards. We also have utilized a task force with Police, Fire, Health Department, and City building inspectors to look at not only rental property but vacant property as well.

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