League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 6, 2012 Election
	Tracy Winkler Answers Questions Candidate for Clerk of Courts; County of Hamilton

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)

As the current Clerk of Courts, I have had great success in increasing revenue through outstanding debt collection and instituted mandatory e-filing, saving the taxpayers resources. I also have been working with the judges to create new revenue sources that will make the criminals pay instead of the taxpayers.

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

I have had great success in increasing revenue in 2012 by cracking down on deadbeat bond agents, collecting $1,500,000 for taxpayers. I instituted a new policy stating that those agents that owe money cannot do business in Hamilton County. I will continue to look for and go after those people who are cheating the system. The institution of new technology, like e-filing, is a priority.I want to continue to save the taxpayers money and serve the county residents with honesty and integrity.

3. What specific changes would you like to see in the administration of justice in Hamilton County? (100 word limit)

The greatest concern for everyone involved in the Justice System is the jail over crowding. We have insufficient space to house criminals. Criminals are often released prior to the police officers completing necessary paperwork. Criminals are also unlikely to pay fines because there is no penalty of incarceration. I would like to see more jail space. It would increase public safety and needed county revenue.

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