League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 3, 2009 Election
	Jane M. Grote Answers Questions Candidate for President of Council; City of Norwood

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)

I have served 16 years as President of Council and 7 years as Clerk of Council.

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

I will make certain that council meetings are run in a fair and orderly manner. Meetings should discuss the business of the City of Norwood, not personal agendas. I will meet with developers to make certain that the City of Norwood enacts the necessary ordinances in a timely manner.

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)

I would encourage new development of the vacant sites in Norwood. I would monitor expeditures to curb excessive spending.

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

The City of Norwood should have strong Building and Health Departments which regularly inspect rental properties and respond quickly to complaints.

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