John A. Reder Answers Questions

Candidate for
Trustee; Township of Delhi

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Hamilton County and asked of all candidates for this office.

Read the answers from all candidates.

Questions & Answers

1. What are your views regarding the need for public transportation in your community to promote access to employment throughout the region?

The public transportation for daytime employment for most of our citizens is adequate. For our seniors that require employment, additional neighborhood public transportation may be needed. Evening employment public transportation needs improvement

2. Would you be in favor of county-wide campaign finance regulations that would provide for public matching funds, limit campaign contributions and provide for more disclosure? State your opinions on these ideas; whether you would support or oppose them.

I am not in favor of public matching funds. Our citizens are already carrying a huge tax burden without adding another for elected officials use. I am in favor of limiting campaign contributions as well as campaign spending. Folks could then use the sums normally given as campaign contributions for charitable activities. If additional disclosure means additional tax money's being spent on this disclosure, then no, I am not in favor. Otherwise, sure, the more information the better.

3. What are the benefits/detriments to land use planning prior to zoning decisions?

How do you prepare are for zoning decisions without first understanding why the zoning decisions needs to be made? One does it by planning. In business, in purchasing a home, in personal budgeting, the planning is always done first. The benefit to planning is understanding all of the pitfalls/advantages of zoning changes. The published plan leads to improved community understanding and involvement. With a plan, the zoning board is better equip to make their decision. The detriments are just the opposite.