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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
Top Priority,
Planning,
Recycling
Click on a name for other candidate information. See also more information about this contest.
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1. How would you implement your top priority?
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Answer from David A. Sams:
We will not raise taxes. We will continue the current system of providing the best and most cost-effective services, within our present budget. We will uphold our existing zoning code, and strengthen our subdivision regulations, to protect the integrity of our residential properties. We will protect, maintain, and enhance our existing parkland for the enjoyment of our residents and for future generations. We will keep Madeira, Madeira!
Answer from John R. Dobbs:
We will not raise taxes. We will continue the current system of providing the best and most cost-effective services, within our present budget. We will uphold our existing zoning code, and strengthen our subdivision regulations, to protect the integrity of our residential properties. We will protect, maintain, and enhance our existing parkland for the enjoyment of our residents and for future generations. We will keep Madeira, Madeira!
Answer from Sherry F. Mattes:
We will not raise taxes. We will continue the current system of providing the best and most cost-effective services, within our present budget. We will uphold our existing zoning code, and strengthen our subdivision regulations, to protect the integrity of our residential properties. We will protect, maintain, and enhance our existing parkland for the enjoyment of our residents and for future generations. We will keep Madeira, Madeira!
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2. Numerous important issues including transportation, land use planning, housing and economic development for the Greater Hamilton County regions are being deliberated by OKI's Land Use Commission and Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission and Planning Partnership COMPASS; how engaged should local government be in these planning activities? If elected, how would you participate in these planning activities?
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Answer from Sherry F. Mattes:
Albeit local planning and zoning codes are prescribed duties of Madeira's charter, the First Suburbs Consortium and OKI Land Use Commission organizations, in particular, offer a collective effort to address development and redevelopment issues. Madeira should be involved, and stands to gain support for the maintenance of our housing and infrastructure. Involvement in these organizations give the City an opportunity to provide valuable input in the manner, that the Cincinnati, area develops in the future.
Answer from David A. Sams:
Albeit local planning and zoning codes are prescribed duties of Madeira's charter, the First Suburbs Consortium and OKI Land Use Commission organizations, in particular, offer a collective effort to address development and redevelopment issues. Madeira should be involved, and stands to gain support for the maintenance of our housing and infrastructure. Involvement in these organizations give the City an opportunity to provide valuable input in the manner, that the Cincinnati, area develops in the future.
Answer from John R. Dobbs:
Albeit local planning and zoning codes are prescribed duties of Madeira's charter, the First Suburbs Consortium and OKI Land Use Commission organizations, in particular, offer a collective effort to address development and redevelopment issues. Madeira should be involved, and stands to gain support for the maintenance of our housing and infrastructure. Involvement in these organizations give the City an opportunity to provide valuable input in the manner, that the Cincinnati, area develops in the future.
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3. Ohio Department of Natural Resources in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Recycling Coalition conducted a state-specific study and found recycling businesses in Ohio generated $650.6 million dollars in state government revenue. If elected how would you promote recycling and support recycling programs currently in place in your community to reduce solid waste generation?
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Answer from Sherry F. Mattes:
The City of Madeira has a highly effective and award winning recycling program. We will work to continue this program for all residents and businesses. This includes, but is not limited to, generating increased awareness through highlights in our community newsletter and periodic features in the local paper.
Answer from John R. Dobbs:
The City of Madeira has a highly effective and award winning recycling program. We will work to continue this program for all residents and businesses. This includes, but is not limited to, generating increased awareness through highlights in our community newsletter and periodic features in the local paper.
Answer from David A. Sams:
The City of Madeira has a highly effective and award winning recycling program. We will work to continue this program for all residents and businesses. This includes, but is not limited to, generating increased awareness through highlights in our community newsletter and periodic features in the local paper.
Responses to questions asked of each candidate
are reproduced as submitted to the League.
Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. The answers will not exceed 75 words. Direct references to opponents are not permitted.
The order of the candidates is random and changes daily.
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