League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 3, 2009 Election
	Lee E. Czerwonka Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Blue Ash

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)

It has been my privilege to serve the residents of Blue Ash as Council Representative at Large for the last 5 years. 2 years Vice Chairman Blue Ash Planning Commission. Member State Auditors Regional Advisory Board. Chairman Parks & Recreation Committee. Member Hamilton County Municipal League.

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

Council plans on starting our downtown streetscaping plan in early 2010. This will include new street lighting. The new lighting will also help give Blue Ash it's own definition and character and help revitalize our downtown. During these uncertain economic times we continue our proactive approach making sure that our businesses are stable and able to thrive, which in turn helps make Blue Ash the best local economy in the region. When our businesses are stable and thriving we are able to improve the city's infrastructure and services.

3. What two actions would you promote to enhance city revenue or decrease city expenditures in order to balance the city budget, given the current economic conditions? (100 word limit)

Our administration and Council continue a conservative long term approach to budgeting. Our Blue Ash budget is balanced because we have planned for economic downturns where in comparison other local communities are struggling. Blue Ash is a leader and an example in the region of what a balanced municipality should be. We continue to add amenities and services for our residents and businesses when our budget allows.

4. What steps should the local government take to ensure that the quality of rental property meets minimum legal standards? (100 word limit)

I would like us to create rental standards or guidelines for all rental properties similar to other communities that would require regular inspections of the individual properties (Building Dept., Fire Dept., Police Dept., Health Dept.)The owners would be subject to inspection fees. This would force the owners to ether take care of their property or sell it for owner/occupancy. Thus reducing the number of rental units and increasing property values.

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