League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 3, 2009 Election
	Dennis P. Deters Answers Questions Candidate for Trustee; Township of Colerain

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 spent the first half of my legal career representing and advising townships, police departments, and local governments. I have a good understanding of municipal and township law. I`ve had first hand experience with the day to day operations of local municipalities, and the more serious problems that townships encounter.

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

Leadership requires a commitment to ensuring that the people of Colerain have the best public safety services in the country. Colerain Township has some of the finest police and fire service, and a budget priority will be improving this great tradition and keeping our neighborhoods safe.

I hope to lead with the understanding that citizens and businesses know better how to spend their money than the government. This principle will guide my decision making.

I will unite the township behind a fair economic development plan that does not impede our ability to conserve our green space and live in some .....

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