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Hamilton County, OH November 6, 2007 Election
Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
Law Director; City of Saint Bernard

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Qualifications, Addressing priorities, Regionalism

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1. What are your qualifications for office? (50 word limit)

Answer from Edward J. Geiser:

Presently serving my sixteenth year as St. Bernard Law Director and the Prosecuting Attorney for Mayor's Court. Practicing law for eighteen years has providing a wide range of knowledge and expereince. Previously employed as an Assistant Hamilton County Prosecutor and employed with the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Answer from Kate E. (Russell) Bedinghaus:

I clerked for the Honorable Robert P. Ringland at the Clermont County Court of Common Pleas. I then joined Millikin & Fitton Law Firm where I practiced corporate, business and taxation law. In 2005, I left full time employment but continue to do contract work for the firm and individuals.

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

Answer from Kate E. (Russell) Bedinghaus:

As Law Director, I believe my diversified legal background, extensive research experience and ability to devote more time to the legal issues that face our city will reduce the need for outside legal services. I will not let politics interfere with my service to the other city departments or residents. I believe the Law Director has a fiduciary responsibility to the citizens to control the money spent on outside legal services and should work to resolve conflicts and to assist in making government operate more effectively.

Answer from Edward J. Geiser:

As the Prosecutor for St. Bernard, I always strived to assist the St. Bernard Police Department with its mission to protect our citizens by providing them with timely sound and reliable advice as well as the most current laws and tools available.

I am currently working with Code Enforcement Department to develope a new and stronger set of building codes to increase the level of our building standards and improve the enforcement of our code.

With my expereince and knowledge I have met with the new Economic Development Director and am ready to begin assisting him with the legal requirements he will need to bring about new opportunities and growth.

3. State three actions that you recommend to promote regional cooperation, and explain how you would implement each action? (150 word limit)

(No candidates submitted answers to this question)

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