League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 5, 2013 Election
	Roxanne Qualls Answers Questions Candidate for Mayor; 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)

My experience as a community organizer, director of two community organizations, a three-term Mayor, and a student and teacher of public policy have taught me that today's headline does not bring about change, but focused, persistent effort does; and, the knowledge that through partnerships significant change and improvement can occur.

2. What is your vision for the City and how would you relate to Council to work towards that vision? (100 word limit)

I have a bold vision of a growing Cincinnati with a vital urban core surrounded by thriving neighborhoods. A place where our children and their children want to stay and where other people's children want to live and work. It has a strong economy that supports innovation, business and job growth. It has great neighborhoods that are healthy, safe, and sustainable with vibrant local neighborhood businesses. It is a diverse community offering opportunity to all. It has responsible leadership that invests in all 52 neighborhoods. I believe all of council shares this vision.

3. How can the City develop a better working relationship with Hamilton County? (100 word limit)

Cincinnati and Hamilton County will only grow stronger and more vibrant if there is greater cooperation and collaborations. Our fates are intertwined. The first week I am Mayor, I will re-establish the Shared Services Commission a joint City-County initiative to look at cost savings opportunities between Cincinnati and other political jurisdictions, including Hamilton County. I will collaborate with County leadership on a regular basis as I did when I was Mayor in the `90's on issues of mutual interest and concern, eg MSD, the Port Authority, major transportation investments.

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