- Occupation: Cincinnati City Council Member
 - Neighborhood: Clifton
 - Education: St. Xavier and Withrow High; Lowell Institute in Cambridge, MA
 - To quote the Cincinnati  Enquirer:
 - "Jim Tarbell has a viselike grasp of the hard work and sweat it takes
 - to turn around declining neighborhoods one business, one home at a time
 - ...Mr. Tarbell knows and loves this city."
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Forming an accountable, thoughtful coalition on City Council
 - Improve neighborhood business districts and communication with neighborhood leadership
 - More effective public works with emphasis on street maintenance, litter, cleanliness
  
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The League of Women Voters of Hamilton County asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
 Read the answers from James R. Tarbell
 
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