League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
	Hamilton, Butler County, OH November 8, 2011 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues Auditor; City of Sharonville

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, Basic Services, Budget, Clean Air Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. What are your qualifications for office? Answer from Mark E. Piepmeier: Previously served as Sharonville Councilperson and Treasurer. Minor in accounting in college and took numerous business law courses in law school. Previously attended Treasurer of Ohio training on fiscal policies. Am in my second term as Auditor - Office of the Sharonville Auditor annually receives highest rating by Ohio Auditor's office - a credit to the Deputy Auditor Amy Moore who is responsible for the day to day functions of the City Auditor as Deputy Auditor and Budget Director. 2. What services do you believe should be considered basic and essential for the City? Answer from Mark E. Piepmeier: Well maintained roads and sidewalks, trash pickup, police and fire protection, recreation activities and athletics. 3. How would you balance the City Budget? Answer from Mark E. Piepmeier: Don't use city funds for non essential services unless revenue from city income tax is there to support same. Do not even consider reinstating city property tax. 4. What actions will you take to support clean air? Answer from Mark E. Piepmeier: As City Auditor I have no control over this item. I don't say much at council meetings unless I have something worthwhile to say - so I do at least limit the amount of "hot air" I produce. I also do my best to keep it "clean" Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Word limits may apply. See individual questions for specific word limits. Direct references to opponents are not permitted. Please edit your work before submitting. We are unable to provide spell-check at this time. The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.