League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 3, 2009 Election
	Jeff C. Andrews Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; Village of Mariemont

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 worked in the financial industry for nearly 20 years with small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. I've been active in the community. My experience and personality will allow me to serve Mariemont well. I will be honest and candid. And I will be respectful of everyone and their views.

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

- Work to ensure Police Chief Hines has the resources needed to protect and serve Mariemont citizens. Fully understand the impact of the current officer vacancy.
- Work with the Board of Education to ensure Mariemont remains one of the top school districts in the country.
- Support operating the village with a balanced budget. Find the most appropriate ways to trim expenses, but also identify ways to generate additional revenue without forever increasing tax burdens on residents.
- Support development and zoning that is appropriate, such as Residence D.
- Be respectful of all residents and their views.

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)

To be confident we're efficient and effective with village finances, especially with current economic conditions, every area of the budget should be reviewed. However, since salaries and benefits make up nearly three quarters of our expenses, we'll need to seek savings in these areas to close the projected budget gap. To increase village revenue, we should assess moving the tennis facilities near the pool and rezoning the corner of Plainville Rd and Madisonville Rd for commercial development and business use (or other similar ideas).

4. What steps should the local government take to ensure that the quality of rental property meets minimum legal standards? (100 word limit)

We should review and revise our rental property standards as appropriate. The Kirkwood legislation, passed about five years ago, allows for inspections every 3 years. However, inspections are only allowed when there is tenant turnover. This legislation was helpful in allowing the Village to ensure certain standards are met. It was challenged in court and finally resolved to become the current legislation. It should be used and enforced by the Village.

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