League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 3, 2009 Election
	Lynda E Roesch Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Montgomery

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)

I have lived in Montgomery for 25 years. While on Council, I served on Public Works, Government Affairs and Parks & Recreation Committees. Working on Commissions and Council has made me understand the community's desire for excellence and the need for collaboration and public private partnerships to achieve those goals.

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

Montgomery must be a desirable community for residents. Montgomery's fiscal position is important to stay in the top tier of communities. We have managed the financial policy so that the City would have available funds if there were a negative financial impact. To stay financially healthy, Montgomery must continue to have a business tax base. We need to ensure continued development of the historic district and Montgomery Road corridor in accordance with our zoning code. We have wonderful parks, walkways and numerous events that characterize our community. All of these are dependent on maintaining a sound financial position.

3. What two actions would you promote to enhance city revenue or decrease city expenditures in order to balance the city budget, given the current economic conditions? (100 word limit)

Fortunately, the City has a sound financial position. To the extent we can maintain a proper mix of businesses to provide tax revenue to the City, we should not need to alter the budget in any drastic fashion. The City has developed a list of priorities which categorizes services based on importance. If and when it is necessary to cut services, we will follow the priority list.

4. What steps should the local government take to ensure that the quality of rental property meets minimum legal standards? (100 word limit)

The City has a zoning code which addresses issues that may arise with respect to maintaining any property, rental or otherwise. If necessary, the City will arrange for proper maintenance when the property has been abandoned. The zoning code allows the City to assess property owners for any such maintenance.

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