League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton, Clermont, Warren Counties, OH November 8, 2011 Election
	Angela L. "Angie" (Loyola) Settell Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Loveland

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?

I have the benefit of many years of Leadership and executive level experience in my work life as well as leadership roles outside of work in professional, community and volunteer organizations; managed large operations and budgets; experienced in strategic planning, goal setting, and working through roadblocks. I've learned how to work well with people, build consensus, collaborate and negotiate. All of these critical skills make me an effective addition to Council.

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

Safety--Police,Fire, Stoplights/Signs and Road Maintenance. Utilities--Electric, Gas, Trash and Sewerage Schools-Although not part of the City Budget, We must support with safe traffic patterns and infrastructure that supports the safety of the facility and students. Cost effective methods of communicating with the residents-they need to know what their local government is doing and be able to communicate easily with Council.

3. How would you balance the City Budget?

Prioritize spending starting with essentials. Eliminate "nice to do but not critical" spending. Review business processes, City Charter and recommendations from residents to identify inefficiencies and eliminate waste. Partner with abutting political jurisdictions to benchmark best practices and explore combining services and functions. Recommend creating a Community Advisory Council to tap into the many talented residents in the community to identify improvements.

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

I will encourage the Council to support voluntary fossil fuel conservation efforts by the City and its residents. I hope to influence decisions to minimize traffic congestion in the city to reduce auto emissions. Will recommend that alternative sources of energy be considered wherever practical to power City buildings and transportation. Develop a communication strategy to inform residents of ways they can contribute.

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