League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
	Hamilton County, OH November 3, 2009 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues Treasurer; City of Cheviot

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 Qualification, Priorities, Economic, Rental property 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 Charlie Norman: I have 8 years of diverse government finance experience in addition to 2 years working in the private sector finance industry. I am a member in good standing of the Ohio Association of Public Treasurers, and have served as City Treasurer since January of 2009. 2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities? (100 word limit) Answer from Charlie Norman: I have already reduced the City's banking fees by over 80%, saving the City thousands of dollars. I will actively pursue banking relationships that will provide the City with the best return on our investments while at the same time safeguarding City funds. 3. What two actions would you promote to enhance city revenue or decrease city expenditures in order to balance the city budget, given the current economic conditions? (100 word limit) Answer from Charlie Norman: 1) The City should actively pursue Joint Economic Development District agreements with our neighbors in Green Township. These districts have the potential of providing a significant revenue boost without raising City taxes. 2) The City should examine opportunities for cross-jurisdictional cooperation with neighboring governments. 4. What steps should the local government take to ensure that the quality of rental property meets minimum legal standards? (100 word limit) (No candidates submitted answers to this question) 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.