League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH September 13, 2005 Election
	Justin P. Jeffre Answers Questions Candidate for Mayor; City of Cincinnati

Questions & Answers

1. What are your qualifications for office?

I am a proven visionary and successful businessman with global perspective, who has lived the American Dream. As a recognized ambassador I've traveled all over the world selling over 9 million records and promoting Cincinnati along the way. I am the only Mayorial candidate who has captured national and international attention. My campaign has been covered by The New York Times, The Boston Globe, The San Francisco Chronicle, The London Times, The Malaysian Times, CNN, Time Magazine, Rolling Stone,and MTV News. Just to name a few media outlets.

My vison for a Greater Cincinnati includes a cultural revival, economic stimulation package, small business initiative and a neighborhood rescue plan. I want open, transparent and accountable government. With citizen input and public oversight we will reclaim our community. My plan puts resources back in the neighborhoods where they belong. Citizen input and participation is the key to make any vision a reality. Please visit us http://www.justinformayor.com

2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities?

We have inverted priorities and we need to straighten them out. People and neighborhoods must be our focus instead of corporate tax incentives that benefit very few individuals. On-the-job training programs will help people get back to work and develop skills needed to sustain a productive lifestyle. (see Neighborhood Rescue @ http://www.justinformayor.com) Small business creation will stimulate neighborhood growth and keep our dollars in our communities. I propose a four year tax abatement for small business start-ups and I will create a Business Ambassador to assist new companies in navigating the regulatory process.

All transactions involving City finances need to be made with citizen oversight to stop the back room deals. Politicians need to be held to a higher standard and accountability must be expected if we are to solve our bugetary woes.

We have too many unemployed people and our jobs are being sent overseas. We need to create jobs that are immune to outsourcing. The tourism industry will provide jobs of this nature. Bringing tourist dollars to Cincinnati will create prosperity once again. If Branson, Mo. can be a destination location so can Cincinnati. Branson attracts $1.5 billion tourist dollars annually.

3. What steps would you take to ensure that all public facilities are accessible to people with disabilities?

Enforcement of existing law is a beginning to solving problems of accessiblity. Education is the other part of solving these problems and sensitivity to special needs should be on the mind of all city building inspectors. Citizen input and citizen solutions will be compiled on our web blog using the power of the information superhighway. We must put people first and accessibility for all will be a top priority, including transportation.

4. What specific steps will you take to expand recycling services in your community?

Education and awareness of recycling in our communities is an integral part of our sustainable future. In other cities around the world recycling helps the environment and saves money. By using independent media and public service campaigns I intend to make people more aware of the benefits of recycling. By tracking the money generated we will have a more informed public and efficient system. Our greatest recycling effort, however, will be helping people that need opportunities. We have no disposable people.

5. What steps would you take to provide affordable housing for all residents of your community?

The Housing Advisory Council Plan is a regional solution that benefits all. I will work to make sure it is approved and implemented. Affordable housing is a top priority of mine because people move when they don't have an affordable place to live. My Neighborhood Rescue Plan outlines a method to empower Community Councils to rebuild problem properties or remove structures that are hazardous. Our worst neighborhoods will get the most help.