League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 3, 2009 Election
	Amy Murray Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Cincinnati

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)

Procter & Gamble - 14-year business experience in Global Business Development.

Small Business Owner - As owner of my own small company I understand the obstacles that businesses face in Cincinnati.

Hyde Park Neighborhood Council - As past president I understand the challenges and opportunities that our neighborhoods face.

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

Jobs - I will proactively work to attract and retain business and jobs in Cincinnati.

Taxpayer advocate - We must keep taxes in line. Many local families have to cut back and make tough choices for their households. We cannot add a new tax burden to an already stressed situation. The city must live within its means.

Public Safety - Layoffs and furloughs of Police and Fire Fighters are not a responsible solution and will adversely impact public safety. I will support our Police and Firefighters.

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)

1. Jobs - The only way to broaden the tax base without increasing the burden to taxpayers is to increase the number of jobs in the city. We must support and keep our current businesses. Cincinnati must be viewed as business-friendly and remove obstacles to growth so that we can attract new companies.

2. The city and county must investigate the ability to share services to decrease the city expenditures, while still offering quality services.

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

Reduce the amount of time it takes to identify negligent landowners by streamlining the compliance process through the building department. These landowners will then face real consequences in front of housing court and will be required to bring the substandard properties up to code.

Our neighborhoods are important and landowners must be held accountable.

5. What actions should Cincinnati take to ensure a range of housing choices for residents, including affordable housing? (100 word limit)

Having a fair and consistent CMHA would insure quality and affordable housing for everyone.

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