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Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
See below for questions on
transportation,
campaign finance,
planning
Click on a name for other candidate information.
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1. What are your views regarding the need for public transportation in your community to promote access to employment throughout the region?
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Answer from Paul S. Jahn:
A healthy public transportation system is essential for the economic development of Hamilton County as a whole. It is further essential to combat the growing environmental problems that inevitably come with urban sprawl. In the development of Public Transportation zoning and planning issues will be key, so that maximum economic impact with minimum residential disturbance is achieved.
Answer from George T. Rehfeldt:
Public transportation plans are being discussed re Fields Ertel to CVG are too grandiose and cannot be funded We must at some point develop a ground transport system of satellite with hub and spoke configuration if we are to furnish employment access
Answer from Donald J. Cornett:
Clean, safe, frequent and accessible public transportation could be an asset.
Answer from Gerri Harbison:
As a resident of an outlying suburban community, I realize the heavy amount of automobile traffic that occurs especially during rush hours. I favor investigating the possibilities of a light rail alternative as well as offering incentives to individuals and businesses for car pooling or using current bus transportation from the suburbs into downtown.
Answer from Daniel J. Hanus:
I am in favor of expanding transportation alternatives between the northeast suburbs and the downtown / airport areas. This will help provide much needed relief for traffic congestion on major city arteries and highways, particularly Montgomery & Pfeiffer Roads and 1-71. Decreased traffic congestion will better preserve the residential integrity and safety of our neighborhoods.
Sensible expanded transportation alternatives would focus on the business corridor area, thereby reaching the
greatest number of potential commuters & utilize existing infrastructure where possible to help minimize costs.
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2. Would you be in favor of county-wide campaign finance regulations that would provide for public matching funds, limit campaign contributions and provide for more disclosure? State your opinions on these ideas; whether you would support or oppose them.
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Answer from Donald J. Cornett:
No- public funds
No- limit contributions
Yes- full disclosure (all sources, all spending)
Answer from Paul S. Jahn:
I am in favor of all three campaign finance reforms. Our current campaign finance structure allows the wealthiest corporate and private citizens of our community to control government by default.
Answer from Daniel J. Hanus:
I am supportive of all three county-wide campaign finance regulations: Public matching of funds, limited campaign contributions & increased disclosure. This would provide an equal opportunity for all citizens who seek to serve their fellow residents via public office. This will lead to even greater wealth of ideas, talents, and opinions in our elected offices.
Answer from George T. Rehfeldt:
A possible way to limit political campaign spending is to limit fund raising and campaigning to a 60 day period before the election date for all offices.
Answer from Gerri Harbison:
I would support county-wide campaign finance regulations. Limiting campaign contributions could allow for a more level playing field among candidates. I also favor more disclosures, so that the public is aware of any connection(s) between pacs, business individuals and candidates.
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3. What are the benefits/detriments to land use planning prior to zoning decisions?
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Answer from Donald J. Cornett:
Zoning decisionsshould follow from a master plan or other long range view of community. This strategic or master plan shold be reviewed and updated periodically.
Answer from George T. Rehfeldt:
This is not a issue in Montgomery. The City has a Planning Commission and Land use Plan necessary preliminary step before zoning decisions are made.
Answer from Paul S. Jahn:
Land use planning is an important tool for the citizens of a community to protect the single largest investment that most of them will ever have: their home. This protection must be balanced against the right of commercial property owners to develop their property to its best economic benefit. Prudent land use planning allows for both rights to be protected. Imprudent planning exposes the community to protracted law suits and their expense, or destruction of their residential neighborhoods.
Answer from Daniel J. Hanus:
I feel land use objectives are centered around a Comprehensive Community Plan such as one that exists for the City of Montgomery. Here the Plan lists objectives for use of land and how maintaining the residential & neighborhood character of the community fits within the framework of the Plan. I feel this document provides the backbone on what is acceptable land use and is closely linked to zoning of land parcels.
Answer from Gerri Harbison:
Having a strategic land use plan in place for the city allows us to be pro-active with developers and builders. If a specific land use plan is in effect our community will avoid much of the "patchwork" zoning that occurs in some areas. This type of planning will help us preserve our residential flavor in the City of Montgomery.
Responses to questions asked of each candidate
are reproduced as submitted to the League, but formatted for Web display.
The order of the candidates is random and changes daily.
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