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 Qualifications, Addressing priorities, Regionalism

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Answer from Dottie Williams:

Resident of Silverton approximately 30 years, Active member of the EDS Block Club, the Silverton Democratic Club I serve as secretary for both organizations. Participate in the Silverton Blockwatch Assoc. Neighborhood volunteer for Heart, cancer, Lung Funds. Managed Campaign for Councilman, Henry D. Williams.

Answer from Shirley J. Hackett:

Currently serving as Council person and Vice Mayor. I am a retired Elementary Sch. Assist. Principal and teacher. I have worked diligently with our city manager and other council members. I have held other leadership positions in other organizations. My skills and leadership abilities will serve our city.

Answer from Joyce B. Glover:

Resident of Silverton for 29 years

Having taught students for 32 years and adults for 6 years has equiped me for serving in any capacity where people are the recipients.

Answer from Mark J. Quarry:

Silverton City Council: 1998-present / Silverton BlockWatch: 1998-present / Silverton Park Board: 1998-present / Cinti. Chamber USA Gov't Affairs Council: 2006-present / Ham.Co. Tax Levy Review Committee: 2006-present / Ham.Co. Municipal League: 2006-present / Ham.Co. StormWater District Board: 2001-present / OKI Regional Council of Governments: 2002-present

Answer from Willa M. Garner:

Former, appointed member, Silverton and Deer Park Fire Board. Member, Silverton Demorcratic Club and the Silverton Block Watch organiation. Served as Campaign manager for former Silverton Councilman Oscar Garner. Worked on campaign to elect Art Hackett, formerly the mayor Silverton. Associate member of Fraternal Order of Police.

Answer from Idella Thompson:

I have been on City Council for four years and have served on the following committees: Park Board, I.C.R.C. (Intercommunity Cable Regulatory Commission), Deer Park / Silverton Fire Board. I am President of the Democratic Club and Precinct Executive.

Answer from Dottie Williams:

Enhance the co-operation between the blockwatch and police departments. Request outside evaluation of city services. I shall oppose any effort to increase taxes in the city of Silverton.

Answer from Idella Thompson:

1. I will attend the planning meeting for the school and help to make sure the School is what the citizens of Silverton want and need. @. I will be in volved int he process and work with our City Manager to get the Street wider at Plainfield and Montgomery which will help the traffic to Move faster.
3. I will make sure there are citizens involved with the Welcome Wagon, and to make sure each new resident receive a welcome package of information.

Answer from Willa M. Garner:

I will work toward enhancing cooperation between the Silverton Block Watch organization and the Silverton Police Department. I will initiate community programs for seniors. I will work toward requesting outside evaluation of city services at all levels. I shall oppose any effort to increase city taxation.

Answer from Joyce B. Glover:

1. Secure funding to widen the intersection of Plainfield &
Montgomery Rd. which will provide a dedicated southbound
turning and stacking lane.

2. Secure funding for new traffic signal mast arms,
lighting, paver sidewalks, planters and seating at the
intersection and both sides of Plainfield Rd.

3. Construction of a new school at a designated site to be

known as the "Silverton Community Learning Center, thus
connecting the school with the community where
resources will be shared for educational, recreational,
social and civic life in the city.

Answer from Mark J. Quarry:

Street Repair-continue to repair and rebuild streets as quick as fiscally prudent, pursuing all available grants, minimizing Silverton's financial burden. Continue implementation of new maintenance standards to preserve and extend the usable life of new streets.

Safety-ensure the Silverton Police Department is staffed and equipped to fight crime at its maximum potential. Continue my routine patrols with the Silverton officers to understand all crime needs of our city.

Development-utilize the land swap and construction of new Silverton school to attract new, mixed-use development (office, commercial, retail and housing). Aggressively pursue potential City Hall opportunities.

Answer from Shirley J. Hackett:

I will do a mailing to the four targeted areas giving them the details of CRA's tax abatement program and the information on how to qualify for the prog. and will work with our city mgmr and our Steering Committee in developing a City Central plan for our downtown area. All four (4) standards have been met for qualifying for the Tree City USA award, documentation and the application process will be completed by December.

Answer from Joyce B. Glover:

The First Suburbs Consortium has established an avenue for disimmnating information to other muncipalities/villages/townships, etc. by hosting quarterly meetings. At these meetings, there is a sharing of what has worked and what has not worked in neighboring communities. For example, at one meeting the host shared how they built and maintain their website using basic tools of the trade, thus saving them quite substantially in terms of dollars and manpower. At each meeting, we get to share what is paramount in each community at that particular time.

Answer from Willa M. Garner:

I will work toward initiating a procedure to promote regular meetings within the varies subdivisions and municipalities within the region, by hosting initial meeting to began the assessment process. I will seek outside consultation in developing functional regional committees and organizations, by modeling and implementing existing standards. Silverton city council will plan and organize partnerships with muncipalities to implement necessary policies and procedures by following existing guidelines.

Answer from Shirley J. Hackett:

To promote regional cooperation I would suggest following the Hamilton County's regional planning commissions' recommendations. to convert the HCRPC to a county planning commission. This would provide an opportunity for stake holders from around the county to have group discussions on topics of common interest, housing, economic development, green space, etc...

Answer from Dottie Williams:

A.Have the various subdivisions to meet for development of better communications between the agencies. B.Seek outside counsel to help set up regional cooperation. Hire outside consultant. C.Silverton take a look at its services to see which ones might be done more inexpensively at the regional level. Implement a meeting and invite subdivisions; join in and brain storm to find common ground among Silverton agencies. Hire outside consultant to provide Silverton agencies and other participants with advice on how to develop regionalization. City Manager to report back to the City Council after he surveys those services which might be done jointly at less cost with others within the region.

Answer from Mark J. Quarry:

1. County / City cooperation: Work with Hamilton County Commissioners (Portune, Pepper and DeWine) and Cincinnati City Council (Bortz, Qualls, etc.) to minimize duplication of services, thereby eliminating wasteful spending.

2. Hamilton County Municipal League / First Suburbs Consortium: Work with other "first-ring" suburbs and those jurisdictions close to Silverton when bidding out street projects, purchasing health insurance, providing Service department functions, etc.

3. Transportation: Whether the continuation of the Eastern Corridor Project or further dialogue and study of light rail, Silverton can benefit greatly, by serving as one of the key "stops" in the many proposed transportation changes currently being considered throughout the Greater Cincinnati area.

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