League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2005 Election
	Joe Honerlaw Answers Questions Candidate for Trustee; Township of Springfield

Questions & Answers

1. What are your Qualifications for Office? (50 word limit)

It has been an honor and privledge to serve as your Springfield Township trustee for the past 9 years. I have been a resident and business owner in the township for the past 25 years and as a result have the experience and knowledge necessary to be an effective Springfield Township Trustee.

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

As your trustees, we have embarked on a comprehensive plan to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods and business districts by the adoption of a property maintenance code, local zoning, renovation of our business districts and other long-range economic development policies. Our Police Department is implementing new ways to reduce crime and keep our community safe. We are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to improve the quality and efficiency of township services. Our goal is to make Springfield Township a great place to live and work.

3. What steps would you take to ensure that all public facilities are accessible to people with disabilities? (100 words limit)

Over the past several years, we have constructed a new township fire station and service department facility. The police station has been renovated and expanded. These projects were completed on time and under budget. All of these facilities comply with current building codes and are accessible to people with disabilities. A new streetscape project is planned for the Winton Road corridor which will make our community more accessible to the disabled.

4. What specific steps will you take to expand recycling services in your community? (100 words limit)

Approximately two years ago we started an annual Springfield Township Recycle and Cleanup Day. This program has been very successful and is popular with the residents of the township. With this program, residents have cleaned up or recycled hundreds of tons of junk and other materials. If re-elected, I will look for ways to improve and increase recycling opportunities in the township.

5. What steps would you take to provide affordable housing for all residents of your community? (100 words limit)

Springfield Township is a diverse community with many different types of housing available to its residents. As your Trustee I will continue to carefully monitor new housing developments to insure they that they will improve property values and the quality of life in our community.