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LWV League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 5, 2013 Election
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Barry S. Porter
Answers Questions

Candidate for
Member Council at Large; City of Wyoming

 
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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?

29 years as a Council member Mayor, Vice Mayor, Chairman of Finance Committee Member of Economic Development Commission & Joint City School Committee 38 years experience in various corporate financial management positions Controller, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer.

2. What services do you believe should be considered basic and essential for the City?

Security + Police and Fire Protection Maintaining and renewal of City's infrastructure Trash and garbage collection General upkeep and restoration of public properties, parks and facilities

3. How would you balance the City Budget?

Review all expenditures and revenue sources Take a conservative approach to all budget assumptions Prioritize capital projects and expenditures

4. Citizen engagement is important to the health of local government. In what ways do you support citizen engagement?

Proponent of using Citizen Committees and task forces as advisory panels. Tapping local talent for volunteer positions where feasible. Holding forums and other citizen meetings to address issues.

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