League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 5, 2013 Election
	Vicky M. Zwissler Answers Questions Candidate for Member Council at Large; City of Wyoming

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?

I started my company over 25 years ago in a spare bedroom of our home. Today we have grown to serve over 400 shopping malls in 49 states, operating out of over 7000 sq ft of office space. I know what it takes to administrate the details while maintaining the big picture navigation required for success. I have experience on Council 4 terms and have served as Vice Mayor. Finally, the most practical qualification would be parenting: the ability to manage differences while listening to all involved, that is the day to day process of leadership!

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

1) Public Safety, Police/Fire/Public Works 2) Street & Road maintenance 3) City Services, trash/recycle/snow removal/etc. 4) Recreation, fields/facilities/programs/fireworks/events

3. How would you balance the City Budget?

We do balance the City Budget every year, is is required by Ohio State Law. Additionally, we renew our own financial policies and practices every year by means of Resolution at a Council meeting before we pass the budget. These unique policies remind Council members of the additional goals we set upon ourselves to ensure we not only balance the budget for next year but reach further to ensure the fiscal stability long into the future.

4. Citizen engagement is important to the health of local government. In what ways do you support citizen engagement?

Call me! Call any Councilmember or City Staffmember! We do enjoy hearing from you regarding day to day matters that you see on your street, in your neighborhood. If you have more time available, participate on a Commission or Committee. The Commissions and Committees work are first level advisory committees to Council and are vital in Council's decision making process. If you see a matter on a Council meeting agenda that interests you, please attend that meeting and provide your input, it is always welcome and necessary to ensure an appropriately responsive local government.

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