League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2011 Election
	Craig D Margolis 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?

As an incumbent on City Council for over one year I am an ideal candidate for this position. I volunteered on the City Planning Commission for seven years, serving as Chair for two of these years. I have also volunteered for key city committees such as the committee designated to select a developer for the now successful Triangle Project.

2. What services do you believe should be considered basic and essential for the City?

Basic and essential services for the City include safety, fire services, police services, and maintenance and improvements of the city infrastructure. And most importantly are the employees that coordinate and deliver our services.

3. How would you balance the City Budget?

I would review all spending to identify potential savings. I would review staffing levels to make sure that they are in line with the City's needs.

4. What actions will you take to support clean air?

As a participant on the Planning Commission I was conscious to encourage and promote the connectivity between City neighborhoods, thus reducing the dependence on cars to make short errands. (For example, the creation of sidewalks leading to downtown Montgomery and the business district). I will continue to focus on these types of clean-air initiatives. I will encourage residents to be mindful of air quality precautions, such as grass mowing later in the evening, during the warm weather months, and walking or biking to City events i.e.: Farmers Market, Harvest Moon etc.

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