|
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
Qualifications,
Addressing priorities,
Regionalism
Click on a name for candidate information. See also more information about this contest.
|
1. What are your qualifications for office? (50 word limit)
|
Answer from Walter T. "Walt" St Clair:
My education, Customs experience, and eight years of experience as the City Auditor give me the knowledge and ability to perform this job in an effective and efficient manner. My knowledge of the City Charter enables me to address the issue of continuity and consistency in the City's financial operations.
Answer from Tom Kathman:
16 years as Treasurer of the City of St. Bernard.
6 years as Safety Director.
1 term President of Council
Knowledge of functions of various City departments
24 years of service to the citizens.
|
2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities? (100 word limit)
|
Answer from Walter T. "Walt" St Clair:
Payroll reporting software has been purchased and introductory training has been completed. Implementation is in process.
Charts of Accounts from other municipalities are being utilized to redevelop our current Chart.
Will lead a Charter review committee to implement changes in the City's financial organization structure.
Answer from Tom Kathman:
Listen to employee concerns at periodic meetings with representatives.
Explore other possibilities.
Institute an Employee Handbook
|
3. State three actions that you recommend to promote regional cooperation, and explain how you would implement each action? (150 word limit)
|
Answer from Walter T. "Walt" St Clair:
Work with the Center for Local Government to enhance cooperation efforts they have already implemented.
Also participate in the Government Cooperation & Efficiency Project sponsored by Hamilton County and facilitated by Management Partners.
Answer from Tom Kathman:
Does not apply to this position.
Responses to questions asked of each candidate
are reproduced as submitted to the League.
Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Word limits apply for each question. Direct references to opponents are not permitted.
The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.
| 
League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
