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LWV League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 3, 2009 Election
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LaMarque Ward, Sr
Answers Questions

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Cincinnati

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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)

I was born and raised in Cincinnai and graduated from Aiken High School and I earned my B.A.I.S from Fairleigh Dickinson University. I have lived in several countries and across the U.S. I bring a international perspective to City Council.   These life experiences allows me to bring a fresh perspective ...

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

I want to facilitate the conversation between CPS City Council and CRC with other organizations so we can produce a plan with a vision to engage our youth.  I also would be willing to be on the ground level to work with the police and community councils to bridge the gap with community and police relations.  Finally I will be a good listener to the tax payers.

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)

I would propose a area wide transportation plan that would stimulate the economy in serveral parts of the city at once.  I also would invite local business leaders to come in and help trim the fat with the best practices in corporate procedures and other local governments.

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

Hold landlords accountable but at the same time we should offer some incentives to ecourage businesses to provide safe,clean properties.

5. What actions should Cincinnati take to ensure a range of housing choices for residents, including affordable housing? (100 word limit)

We have to increase our affordable housing facilities.  We have to adjust and meet this need. I would work with HUD,CMHA and local large rental agencies to provide this service.


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.

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