League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton, Clermont, Warren Counties, OH November 6, 2007 Election
	David M. Kothman Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Loveland

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. What are your qualifications for office? (50 word limit)

I've lived in Loveland for 20+ years, so I know what residents want from government. We want good basic services without wasting money. (23)

Service with Loveland Community Improvement Corp. gives me awareness of Loveland's economic and civic development needs.

Most important, I will listen to the people of Loveland.

2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities? (100 word limit)

I will bring a spirit of true collaboration to City Council. I will work to end the bickering and personal animosity that have hampered Council's ability to do the people's business.

I will focus on the basics -- providing city services (police/fire, water, streets, trash, parks/recreation) at the highest levels with the lowest cost to the taxpayer.

I will work hard to save money, and I will pursue public/private partnerships to get more out of each tax dollar.

3. State three actions that you recommend to promote regional cooperation, and explain how you would implement each action? (150 word limit)

Regional planning with our surrounding communities will not only be a priority, but will be a fact of life in the coming years. Loveland will remain a high-growth area; people will continue to want to come here to live. And why shouldn't they? Loveland is a truly wonderful place to live and work.

We will need to work closely with representatives of our neighboring townships and municipalities, but at all times keep the expressed needs of the people of Loveland at the core of our planning and policy.

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