League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 6, 2007 Election
	Pamela Kamm Answers Questions Candidate for Member Council; City of Wyoming

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. What are your qualifications for office? (50 word limit)

Sixteen-year Wyoming resident. Active, supportive, committed community volunteer in schools, church, civic organizations so I bring a new perspective to issues addressed in city government. I am open-minded, organized, honest and professional. I have worked diligently for Wyoming and will do the same as a member of city council.

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

I dislike taxes, but they fund our excellent community services. I will keep close tabs on how our tax dollars are spent and aggressively seek other funding sources, such as grants and matching funds. Wyoming can be made safer and stronger by working on common issues with neighboring communities. I support existing relationships and would work to build new ones. A perception exists among some citizens that council doesn't listen to their viewpoints. I propose biannual, "Ask Your Council" forums. This would allow citizens to ask questions, express opinions, voice concerns and give council another venue to hear from constituents.

3. State three actions that you recommend to promote regional cooperation, and explain how you would implement each action? (150 word limit)

Wyoming doesn't exist, nor can it survive as an isolated entity. The economic strength and viability of our community depends upon the success and appeal of our neighboring communities. City council currently cooperates with other cities in various ways. A joint city council meeting with Woodlawn was beneficial in understanding the needs and processes of both communities. We should continue this and expand it to our other neighboring governments. I propose the development of a "Mill Creek Valley Communities Task Force". Citizens and elected officials could meet and define regional issues and recommendations for joint action. Wyoming council initiated the framework of this by successfully building a strong community coalition to stop the proposed closing of the I-75 Galbraith Road exit. This coalition should continue to work to ensure the redesign of the I-75 corridor does not adversely impact Wyoming or neighboring communities, and expand to include other regional concerns.

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