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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
Qualification,
Priorities,
Accessiblity,
Recycling,
Housing
Click on a name for other candidate information. See also more information about this contest.
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1. What are your Qualifications for Office? (50 word limit)
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Answer from Joe Sykes:
I have served as a member of the Three Rivers Board of Education. I have 20 years experience in township government. I currently represent all the townships in the State of Ohio as President of the Ohio Township Association, as such I'm involved in legislative matters concerning township government on the local, state and federal levels.
Answer from Paul Beck:
Experience + Have been a trustee of Miami Township for 24 years from 1892 to the present
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2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities? (100 word limit)
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Answer from Joe Sykes:
I will continue to keep taxes low by leveraging grants and other sources of income to stretch the current appropriations to the maximums. Maintain the current infrastructure with preventative maintenance to prevent deterioration and expand useful life. Continue to contract with Hamilton County Sheriff for police services. I will strive to keep the fire services at its high level of proficiency by providing proper training and modern up to date equipment.
Answer from Paul Beck:
Continue to do exactly as I have done for the past 24 years. Provide good serves at a minimum tax rate
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3. What steps would you take to ensure that all public facilities are accessible to people with disabilities? (100 words limit)
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Answer from Joe Sykes:
Continue to upgrade public facilities with ADA recommended improvements.
Answer from Paul Beck:
Currently working to install handicap access to Township Hall. I believe we are provide access to other facilities
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4. What specific steps will you take to expand recycling services in your community? (100 words limit)
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Answer from Joe Sykes:
Articles in newsletter and continue curbside recycling.
Answer from Paul Beck:
Miami Township currently provides recycling to all homes and business in the unincorporated areas. All residents receive weekly pickup
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5. What steps would you take to provide affordable housing for all residents of your community? (100 words limit)
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Answer from Paul Beck:
We currently have affordable housing available to all residents
Answer from Joe Sykes:
This could be done by developing a land use plan with specific language to address affordable housing.
Responses to questions asked of each candidate
are reproduced as submitted to the League.
Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Word limits apply for each question. Direct references to opponents are not permitted.
The order of the candidates is random and changes daily.
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League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund
