League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 3, 2009 Election
	Clayton Werden, III Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Blue Ash

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 see a need for change. I have listened to citizens from different neighborhoods and realize that there needs to be dialog between Council and Citizens, which I will do. I am a staunch supporter of our Veterans and owe them my unwavering support as I do the citizens of Blue Ash.

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

First, the Veterans Memorial needs to be protected from future councils through an ordinance which would let the citizens choose. Second, we need to have a third party organize land owners and developers to create a friendly downtown atmosphere. Finally, I would get Residents to suggest to Council what their neighborhood needs and is lacking, and then improve the conditions.

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)

The Airport could be utilized better therefore bring in more tax revenue to Blue Ash.

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

Enforce the codes and regulations fairly and by doing this the standard of property and life will enhance.

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