League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 6, 2007 Election
	David A. Sams Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Madeira

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 have extensive knowlege of the inner workings of City government. My business experience and knowlege of our city makes me qualified to continue to lead our city.

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

1. We have created an environment which encourages redevelopment of our downtown. I will continue to work with the administration to maintain an environment which will encourage developers.
2. The City is in sound shape financially. At one time, we could not afford the replacement of the leaf vacuum. The City is now prepared to withstand a natural disaster. Our Police Protection, Fire Protection and recreatonal facilities are funded without levies and can continue without interruption.
3. Our streets are in good shape overall. Most of the streets have been resurfaced during the past 15 years. At one time, some of the streets were 30+ since their last resurfacing.

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

1. Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory has hosted a number of meetings with the Mayors of the cities in the community. I would encourage additional meetings to discuss topics of interest to both the City of Cincinnati and the City of Madeira.
2. A meeting was held of local City leaders to discuss issues which we all have in common. I have attended these meetings and have found them to be beneficial to us . At the same time, I have been able share some of our policies. I would continue to attend the meeting, and would host one in the future.
3. I have acquainted myself with numerous officials of our surrounding communities. I will continue to make acquaintances and will discuss issues which affect each of us

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