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

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 Donald L. Crank: Twelve years experience on Mt. Healthy City Council, involved in writing legislation for teen curfew ordinance that is currently in existence for the City of Mt. Healthy, helped spearhead block watch program, resident of the Mt. Healthy area since 1964. 2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities? (100 word limit) Answer from Donald L. Crank: Ask Council for additional police officers. Be a voice to remind council of its obligations for safety, which includes the teen curfew and blockwatch program. Propose Tax incentives for businesses. Ensure the welfare of the citizens of Mt. Healthy. 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 Donald L. Crank: Propose tax incentives to attract new businesses. Take advantage of federal monies available through grants to help pay for needed city improvements. 4. What steps should the local government take to ensure that the quality of rental property meets minimum legal standards? (100 word limit) Answer from Donald L. Crank: Hold property owners respsible to maintain their rental properties by adhering to City standards set by ordinances and codes. 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.