League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 6, 2007 Election
	Michael O'Neill 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)

Longtime Wyoming resident with a passion for keeping our community a highly desirable place to live. Recent Assistant Hamilton County Prosecutor with working relationships with law enforcement and elected officials throughout the County. I have been listening to members of our community and am prepared to act in their interests.

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

Given the opportunity to serve, my top priority will be to improve fiscal responsibility. Council has recently increased the City Income Tax by 60%. I will work aggressively to reduce the tax burden on our citizens.

As a former Assistant Hamilton County Prosecutor, I will use my experience and connections to ensure our Officers are equipped to fight crime and receive maximum cooperation from neighboring departments and the Prosecutor's Office.

Finally, I will work to ensure all citizen input is welcome and that citizens are treated with respect.

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

As a former Assistant Hamilton County Prosecutor, I will bring a unique skill set to Council. I will utilize my experience and connections to promote regional cooperation to benefit Wyoming public safety. In recent years, we have seen an increase in serious crime in the area. Having worked closely with law enforcement in Springfield Township, Woodlawn, Cincinnati, and Lockland, I will work to promote regional cooperation among the departments. First, I will improve information sharing among police agencies. I will also ensure that our officers have full access to the resources of the Prosecutor's Office. Finally, as we hire new officers, I will advocate for the consideration of officers with proven track records investigating serious crime in the area, as appropriate. Most serious crime in Wyoming is perpetrated by criminals from outside of Wyoming. We must cooperate with our regional law enforcement partners to maintain and improve safety in Wyoming.

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