League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 3, 2009 Election
	Mike Steur Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Madeira

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Questions & Answers

1. What are your Qualifications for Office? (50 word limit)

11 years of experience as a volunteer for the City of Madeira on the Recreation & Parks Board, including 6 as Chairman. Improvements during this tenure include McDonald Commons lighting, new turf at the High School and its shared use by Madeira residents, and construction of the new Veterans' Memorial.

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

The tax burden on Madeira residents can be reduced by bringing more business into Madeira. Development of the Central Business District will increase the value of real estate and generate additional revenue from real estate taxes. More business also means more employees generating additonal earning tax revenue. Streets and sidewalks will be maintained and improved through new grants, sensible long-term planning, and a proven budgeting process. Recreational zoning should be established to protect Madeira's parks and grants pursued for new park improvements. New recreation and educational programs will be developed by the Recreation and Parks Board and the Senior Commission.

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)

The city is in sound financial condition thanks to careful budgeting and spending by the current administration. I will promote continued development of the Central Business District to increase revenues and defer some discretionary spending in order to continue providing the high level of city services that Madeira residents receive at no extra cost - garbage service, snow removal, large item, leaves, brush and limb pickup.

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