League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2011 Election
	Jenni McCauley Answers Questions Candidate for Member Council; City of Wyoming

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Questions & Answers

1. What are your qualifications for office?

12 years experience on Wyoming City Council, long term consistent community volunteer leadership, real estate expertise, problem solver and effective in working with others.

During my council terms, I have served on every council committee, chaired three of them, and played a key role in establishing solid fiscal policies.
On a volunteer basis,I've done many small jobs and some big ones. In Wyoming, I recruited a volunteer committee and together we got the Village Historic District and 18 additional homes listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This step was key to the restoration of many of our older homes. I have led Wyoming's Jr. Woman's Club,PSA,Historical Society, Woman's Club, and Historic House Tours.

2. What services do you believe should be considered basic and essential for the City?

I'm a firm believer that the basics of city government are essential and always come first. Safety services(police and fire protection), garbage collection, water delivery, and care/maintenance of public infastructure(streets,public properties, parks,playgrounds,fields,facilities, grounds, etc.)are basic. My top priority is keeping and enhancing our high quality of life.

3. How would you balance the City Budget?

By consistent review, prioritizing,and seeking greater efficiencies and grant opportunities.

Wyoming has practiced prudent fiscal management for years and operates a balanced budget every year. We have been tightening "our belt" for the past few years in anticipation of reduced income from the state and potential reduction in local revenues.
In addition, Wyoming has significantly benefited from fiscal policies that we instituted during my first elected term on council(1982). The most important new fund then was a reserve fund for equipment- in plain language, a savings account. This fund ensures that we always have the money to replace equipment when necessary. Over the years, councils have continued that practice - giving Wyoming very important reserves today and a AAA bond rating.

4. What actions will you take to support clean air?

Wyoming's master plan emphasizes ecological stewardship.For example,we have the top record in recycling in the county. As to clean air, we are in relatively good shape. More can be done for ourselves and neighboring areas by encouraging more walking/ less driving and increasing our urban forest. The next generation of trees is already being developed thru steps we on council have taken: funding of new street trees and protecting current trees from the Emerald Ash Borer.Urban Forestry Board has given out free seedlings and otained discounts for nursery tree plantings. I welcome additional ideas.

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