League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2005 Election
	Fred A. Dole Answers Questions Candidate for Trustee; Township of Harrison

Questions & Answers

1. What are your Qualifications for Office? (50 word limit)

Township resident for 52 years, Very knowledgeable of township government, A sincere interest, in the future of this community.

Have worked with zoning, annexations and large budgets. I understand the unique taxing and territorial boundaries of Harrison Township having an unincorporated area surrounding an incorporated urban center.

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

Get facts to the residents providing police and fire reports in the township. As the township grows so does the need for additional Safety Services.

This is a very desirable area and it should not be compromised. We need to grow but still maintain the rural small town setting.

Improve communications with surrounding communities. Work cooperatively to solve many of the same problems facing us, combine resources when possible. Inform the citizens by developing a web site highlighting the township and providing important information. This is an invaluable tool for families and businesses currently here and those looking to relocate.

3. What steps would you take to ensure that all public facilities are accessible to people with disabilities? (100 words limit)

I would make sure all federal guidelines under the Americans with Disabilities Act are adhered to. Building plans must be approved by the county and are subject to county inspections, however, the township government should also be involved with the development to be sure guidelines are being followed, not only for persons with disabilities but for safety.

4. What specific steps will you take to expand recycling services in your community? (100 words limit)

Money permitting, I would like to promote the recycling program currently in place with the waste collection in the township. I would like to reinstate the bi yearly township trash collection and work with the City of Harrison, the Hamilton County Park district and other surrounding communities to develop a site where yard waste could be recycled, basically returning nature to nature. Distribute information through electronic and print media promoting recycling and informing citizens of ways and times to rid of toxic waste and large objects. Promote township road cleanup working with community and neighborhood groups to "adopt a road."

5. What steps would you take to provide affordable housing for all residents of your community? (100 words limit)

I think this community does provide a wide range of housing cost. As in most communities new developments seem to be bigger and better than the previous one which creates a varied price range. I would like to see housing for the elderly and disabled addressed. There is a need in this community for assisted living for the elderly and disabled. I would promote this idea to developers and look for creative funding and incentives through local banks or federal funding programs.