League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 4, 2008 Election
	Bob Mecklenborg Answers Questions Candidate for State Representative; District 30

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 the two most pressing issues you will face if you are elected? (50 word limit)

Jobs and economy. Energy production and distribution.

2. How will you address each of those issues? (100 word limit)

Jobs and economy: The economic package we passed this year is a significant first step toward cutting back on "brain drain" and promoting the education necessary to provide good paying jobs in all economic sectors. We must also cut excessive governmental regulations so our businesses will be in a position to create and maintain the good paying jobs we need in Ohio. Energy production and distribution: With the passage of the Energy Bill this past year, Ohio is poised to be a leader in all aspects of energy production. We should seize this opportunity and we have the technology to do it in an environmentally sound way.

3. What role should the state play in updating Ohio's aging infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, and transit services and equipment, in order to promote economic revitalization? (100 word limit)

The economic package passed this year is a good example of the role government should play in dealing with infrastructure. Significant state assets were set aside to update that infrastructure and it allows for the continuation of the Brownfield Revitalization Program. A sound transportation system is key to economic vitality and has been since the formation of our country.

4. What role do state legislators have in reforming health care in the U.S.? (100 word limit)

First and foremost we must make sure that Ohio has a full compliment of professionals in our healthcare system. This extends to doctors, nurses, psychologists and all other healthcare professionals. We have tremendous educational facilities in Ohio and we must do everything possible to encourage our healthcare graduates to work in Ohio with an eye toward making sure that all areas of the state have sufficient healthcare access. We must also make sure that tort reforms previously enacted stay in place and are not eroded.

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