League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 3, 2009 Election
	Carol L. Venn Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Blue Ash; Ward 5

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)

My previous 28 years of banking experience provides Blue Ash the solid foundation for budget control, resource spending and reduced crisis management.

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

The citizens of Blue Ash will be aware of proposals before they are voted on by City Council. I will offer alternative plans for the redesign of downtown Blue Ash (not moving the Bicentennial Veterans Memorial).

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)

Curtain frivolous spending and incorporate programs that benefit Blue Ash directly.

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

City Council initiates a program through Blue Ash fire department and building inspectors to insure rental properties are adhering to city codes.

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