League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund
	Hamilton, Warren County, OH November 4, 2008 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues State Representative; District 35

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 Pressing Issues, Implementation, Infrastucture, Health Care Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. What are the two most pressing issues you will face if you are elected? (50 word limit) Answer from Marcia Garrison: The two most pressing issues I will face if elected would have to be healthcare concerns and the education crisis in Ohio. 2. How will you address each of those issues? (100 word limit) Answer from Marcia Garrison: I will do my best to ensure healthcare is accessible and affordable to all Ohioians. Also, I plan to push for education reform to provide alternative options for high school students and make it a reachable goal to further education upon graduation. 3. What role should the state play in updating Ohio's aging infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, and transit services and equipment, in order to promote economic revitalization? (100 word limit) Answer from Marcia Garrison: The State of Ohio should play a major role in maintaining the safety of its' citizens infrastructures and developments. I also believe the State should work hand in hand with the federal government to promote economic revitalization and stablization. 4. What role do state legislators have in reforming health care in the U.S.? (100 word limit) Answer from Marcia Garrison: State legislators understand the needs of the people in their individual states. Collectively they can address the needs of all the Citizens of the United States thereby, forming solutions that will benefit everyone. Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. The answer must not exceed 100 words. Direct references to opponents are not permitted. The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.