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

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

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

Nine years on Landmarks Commission, graduate of the 2008 Montgomery Citizen Leadership Academy, various appointments and engagement with many citizens of Montgomery. Additionally, in my 22 year professional career, I have worked in a collaborative manner with communities and understand how a healthy community contributes to the health of a region.

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

The City staff and City Council need to continue working as a unified team to ensure that Montgomery continues to be a premier residential community. I will become an integral part of this team to ensure the City: continues to provide the quality life services expected by the residents and required by the businesses; operates in a fiscal responsible manner with adequate reserves; and expands the community outreach programs like the Montgomery Citizens Leadership Academy to educate the residents for increased community knowledge/involvement.

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)

The City staff and City Council have done an excellent job being stewards of the resident's tax dollars by reducing City expenditures in various areas. We need to continue these efforts and continue to be creative in examining every aspect of the City to future reduce operational costs. The five year budgeting process is key to long term sustainability. On the revenue side, we need to continue the business outreach programs to ensure that Montgomery has a business friendly environment that allows new and existing companies to be successful.

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

I believe the City's property maintenance code is sufficient to address the issues in Montgomery. Continued enforcement is key to ensure that all rental property is maintained to these codes and has a positive contribution to the City landscape.

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