League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2011 Election
	Yvette Renee Simpson 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)

I am an attorney, educator, and community servant. My humble upbringing created a foundation of vision, hard work, and determination, and gives me perspective. My legal experience honed my critical thinking and problem-solving ability. Developing a pre-professional program at a university developed my creativity, resource management, and budgeting abilities.

2. How would you balance the City Budget? (100 word limit)

I would focus first on developing short- and long-term priorities for our city. I would then look for ways to both grow revenue and reduce costs, including consolidation and sharing services. I would further look for opportunities to partner with private and non-profit organizations to help fill our most immediate needs, particularly if they are underfunded. I would allow the administration to make recommendations on how to meet our objectives (short- and long-term) while balancing the budget, and make additional recommendations where necessary.

3. What services do you believe should be considered basic and essential for the City? (100 word limit)

We must provide basic services, which include public safety, trash and yard waste collection, snow removal, etc. In addition, we must provide essential, human services to all citizens, including access to quality healthcare, and a clean and safe living environment. We must also protect and better engage our children and elderly residents by providing a quality education and access to community engagement opportunities.

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

We must invest in green technology and alternative transportation, further protect our green space and continue to expands our conservation efforts. We must also promote the development of walkable neighborhoods and bike paths. Finally, we must encourage businesses and industry to reduce toxic emissions.

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