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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.
See below for questions on
Top Priority,
Planning,
Recycling
Click on a name for other candidate information. See also more information about this contest.
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1. How would you implement your top priority?
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Answer from Scott P. Heile:
As a Trustee for Delhi, I would make it a top priority to thouroughly study any further spending by the Township for large projects such as another firehouse. Our Fire and Police Departments should receive appropriate financial backing and any tools necessary to help them become more efficient. The residentas of Delhi, however, should not be forced to pay for, (or have other services ignored because of) expensive wood trim, or oversized offices for fire administrators. The best interest of this community would be my only priority when making any decision as a trustee for Delhi.
Answer from Kevin M. Rhodes:
By personally reviewing all expenditures and contracts.
Answer from Ronald J. Kruse:
Parks and green space additions will continue what I started 12 years ago. Streetscapes are my design and with the help of the Delhi Business Group we will add as money becomes available.
Answer from Mike Davis:
Delhi needs additional quality businesses and a more
family fun environment. One business idea is the
creation of an indoor family fun center complete with ice
skating, restaurants, and fun for the whole family. This
would help attract other businesses and also give
people a reason to come and celebrate Delhi! My goal
is to make Delhi more "family friendly", while embracing
our exciting future!
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2. Numerous important issues including transportation, land use planning, housing and economic development for the Greater Hamilton County regions are being deliberated by OKI's Land Use Commission and Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission and Planning Partnership COMPASS; how engaged should local government be in these planning activities? If elected, how would you participate in these planning activities?
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Answer from Ronald J. Kruse:
Delhi will participate. These issues must be planned as a regional area, not each local government.
Answer from Scott P. Heile:
I would want to have at least minor input into any project where the residents of Delhi have tax dollars at stake. Especially considering almost all of the projects I have so far read about involved the downtown area or the eastern side of town. All to often, I believe the western side of Hamilton County is ignored when it comes to these matters, especially transportation.
Answer from Mike Davis:
I think local governments should always be aware of
the importance of recycling. Subsidization is certainly
applicable in this situation. If elected, I would work to
promote informing the residents of all of the above
mentioned concerns.
Answer from Kevin M. Rhodes:
OKI is totally unrepresentative of township residents. OKI has one representative for all Ohio townships. On the other hand citites of as few as 5,000 people have a single representative. There must be equity.
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3. Ohio Department of Natural Resources in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Recycling Coalition conducted a state-specific study and found recycling businesses in Ohio generated $650.6 million dollars in state government revenue. If elected how would you promote recycling and support recycling programs currently in place in your community to reduce solid waste generation?
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Answer from Mike Davis:
I think the average citizen is not aware of the
importance of recycling. There are many ways to
combat this lack of knowledge, including fliers, and
mass media. Educating the public on this concern is
first and foremost where to start on the resolution of
this problem.
Answer from Ronald J. Kruse:
Yes, Delhi Presently has a program to recycle and use recycled products. We will continue and improve the program.
Answer from Scott P. Heile:
My plan would be two-fold. First, I know that one of the two major waste disposal companies in the Delhi area does not have a recycling program. I would lobby this corporation to begin recycling as soon as possible. Secondly, I would make an effort to inform the public that there are local 'drop off' points for their recyclable goods. Until recently I was unaware of this program, and believe many other residents may be also. This would be especially useful for those people who contract the waste disposal company which does not recycle.
Answer from Kevin M. Rhodes:
Recyling is handled by private companies in Delhi.
Responses to questions asked of each candidate
are reproduced as submitted to the League.
Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. The answers will not exceed 75 words. Direct references to opponents are not permitted.
The order of the candidates is random and changes daily.
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