League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2005 Election
	Eric Wilson Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Cincinnati

Questions & Answers

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

I have been involved in politics on a national level with a presidential campaign. I have experience on a state level with the Ohio House of Representatives and on a local level I have run for city council.

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

Crime + we need to prosecute violent repeat offenders in federal court. Under federal law (Trigger Gun Law) if a felon is caught with a gun they go away for 10 years. Also, in federal system it is a closed grand jury so the criminal can't intimidate any witnesses before trial. Neighborhoods + we need a 3 year economic plan for each neglected neighborhood in our city. Education + we need to focus on elementary education so that we can get our students on track to pass state proficiency tests.

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

I would find out what the federal law states and make sure that it is fully complied with in the city of Cincinnati.

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

I will use my council seat to promote recycling efforts in all of our communities. By informing citizens of both the environmental and financial benefit of recycling, this will encourage the expansion of such services.

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

I will encourage local banks to educate citizens on the myriad number of programs out there that require $0 down payment and programs that are backed by the federal government that are specifically for low income applicants.