David E. Bair Answers Questions

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Loveland

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Hamilton County and asked of all candidates for this office.

Read the answers from all candidates.

Questions & Answers

1. What are your views regarding the need for public transportation in your community to promote access to employment throughout the region?

First of all public transportation is behind in the tri-state area compared to other larger metropolitan areas. I would have to evaluate a regional plan and determine how Loveland would fit into the proposed plan. We are basically landlocked and the small amount of parking we now have is at a premium.

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.

Oppose. This would increase the bureaucratic establishment, thus causing an even greater burden on tax dollars.

3. What are the benefits/detriments to land use planning prior to zoning decisions?

Land use plans gives the community a vision. Zoning then implements its regulations when actions from the plan begin to develop. As the community grows and changes the land use plan should continually be updated.