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The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area and asked of all candidates for this office.
See below for questions on
Qualification,
Priorities,
Accessiblity,
Recycling,
Housing
Click on a name for other candidate information. See also more information about this contest.
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1. What are your Qualifications for Office? (50 word limit)
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Answer from Robert H. Weisgerber:
I have been involved in local politics for the last 12 years. I have been on City Council for 2 terms and Vice Mayor for 2 years. I have served on Finance for 6 years, Planning and Zoning for 4 years, Community Improvement Corporation for 8 years, Historic Redevelopment, a US Mayors Conference participant, and have managed a Global staff of engineers at GE.
Answer from Dan Daly:
Loveland City Council - 4 years
Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce member
Greater Loveland Historical Society member
Committees - Tree & Environment, Community Improvement Corporation, WP Homestead Restoration Committee, City Manager Search Committee
Answer from Dave Bednar:
Former Vice Mayor and Council Member;
Trustee, Loveland Symmes Fire Department;
Chair, Loveland Finance Committee;
Former Chair, CIC;
Chair, Loveland Recreation Board;
Answer from Dennis J. Berry:
My career is involved with the planning and executing of government contracts. I was responsible for the budgeting, business planning, and personnel of a $45 million per year business operation. These activities have prepared me for helping lead this city to a planned and controlled growth environment.
Answer from Joe Schickel:
Loveland Vice-Mayor for past two years and City Council for past four. Served on Finance And Planning and Zoning Commissions. Own and renovated historic building in Downtown Loveland. Owner of small business -- Loveland Scoop located on Bike Trail. First Vice-President Loveland Area Chamber. Co-founder of Loveland Music in the Park.
Answer from Tina L. Mulhollen:
I have over 25 years experience in customer relations, project management and accounting. I will provide strong representation on council for the citizens.
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2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities? (100 word limit)
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Answer from Dennis J. Berry:
Loveland is a safe and quiet neighborhood. Growth in our city must assure that our safety officials have adequate staff and facilities. Our police and firefighters must have a voice in our growth plans and not be spread thin to accommodate expansion.
Loveland has a great atmosphere. The bike trail is known as the "Loveland Bike Trail". Our "Loveland Stamp" has widespread recognition. We must make sure any growth keeps that same atmosphere and environment intact.
Loveland has grown due to opportunities that just happen, not real planning. We need to identify the types of business that reflect our atmosphere, build the infrastructure to support those businesses, and help attract the type of business that fits our model, our community and stay committed to that plan.
Answer from Dan Daly:
Parks & Recreation - Act aggressively on the recommendations from the Parks & Recreation Master Plan through public discussions on needs & alternatives and solid planning and execution.
Economic Development - Continue the L-M Road Revitalization program and complete the remaining phases. Continue the marketing & TIF work with the Property Owners in Historic Loveland.
Continue supporting Police, Fire/EMS and Public Works through sensible budgeting and effective management.
Answer from Dave Bednar:
1. Support City Staff and Chamber of Commerce in their effort to attract new business while maintaining current base. Promote Loveland city friendly environment to attract new business.
2. Continue neighborhood meetings. Promote open dialogue between council and residents at council meetings. Develop interactive web-site for one on one communication with residents.
3. Continue monetary support of departments and services to provide the high level of service the residents expect.
Answer from Tina L. Mulhollen:
I will assist the citizens of Loveland in regaining their democratic rights, to have access to strong leadership that will represent the citizens. The integrity of our residential neighborhoods must be maintained. We must carefully balance our residential areas with our inevitable commercial and retail business growth. Loveland must decrease unnecessary spending and focus on liability of business property owners for "revitalization". The "Recreation Master Plan" fund should be spent on a Recreation Reality.
Answer from Joe Schickel:
I will continue to implement City Council's master plan for the revitalization of Loveland Madeira Road. I will continue to support Shooters Supply's proposal for an indoor shooting range at the old Matthew 25 property. I will make every effort to put a proposal for the creation and funding of a Recreation Center with a Community Pool on the ballot in November 2006. I will seek out opportunities to grow our City in a manner that promotes economic vitality and quality or life.
Answer from Robert H. Weisgerber:
Improve basic City services
Provide balance in dollars and priorities between basic and other improvement projects.
Participate in more public / private partnerships and Tax Increment Financing opportunities to offset the resident's tax burden
Stress economic development
Improve the tax base thereby providing the revenues for the growing service demands this city is faced with.
Pursue businesses to fill vacancies and look for new opportunities to provide growth in jobs. Including Loveland Madeira Road redevelopment, historic downtown focus, and balanced new development.
Focus on a community recreation center
Work with Recreation to solicit community input on needs and funding sources
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3. What steps would you take to ensure that all public facilities are accessible to people with disabilities? (100 words limit)
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Answer from Dan Daly:
I have been advocating improved handicap accessibility for Loveland's parks for some time now. I plan to encourage the rest of Council to address this as a top priority among the other recommendations from the Parks & Recreation Master Plan.
Answer from Robert H. Weisgerber:
While on Planning and Zoning, I made sure all City Facilities are brought up to ADA compliant levels. As City facilities are renovated or as part of the planning process, all City facilities are to be brought into compliance.
Answer from Joe Schickel:
Fortunately our two major public buildings -- City Hall and the Safety Center are fairly new one story buildings with good accessibility. However our neighborhood parks have many barriers. In the last year I have supported the creation of a special fund to make our neighborhood parks and playground equipment more accessible to persons with disabilities. I have always supported greater connectivity -- by biking and walking paths -- throughout Loveland.
Answer from Tina L. Mulhollen:
The Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in 1990. Public facilities must comply with the accessablity requirements or risk federal prosecution. It is imperative that we insure compliance throughout our city so that all citizens have access.
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4. What specific steps will you take to expand recycling services in your community? (100 words limit)
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Answer from Dave Bednar:
Continue to support recyling efforts in a City which is already among the leaders in recyling in our area.
Answer from Tina L. Mulhollen:
We have a great recycling program. I would propose that it be mandatory for all residents to recycle. Many areas across the United States have implemented this requirement and it can be easily accomplished with the support of our local government.
Answer from Robert H. Weisgerber:
Current City programs include recycling services for the community, whether for brush or Christmas trees into mulch, as part of the City garbage contract for recycling curbside pickup, and to bring back a separate container for City wide Cardboard recycling. Additional information is available to the community in City hall for countywide programs. I will continue the efforts we already have in place as part of my current Council accomplishments.
Answer from Dan Daly:
Loveland has a good recycling program underway. I continue to work with the Tree & Environment committee to sponsor additional recycling efforts.
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5. What steps would you take to provide affordable housing for all residents of your community? (100 words limit)
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Answer from Tina L. Mulhollen:
All of the growth of Loveland recently has been upscale housing. We need to consider the needs of our low to middle income residents, they deserve quality of life as well. I would support assistance to these areas for property upkeep and beautification.
Answer from Robert H. Weisgerber:
The City currently has a very diverse housing market, from Government subsidized housing to turn of the century neighborhoods to brand new subdivisions. While on City Council we participated with Habitat for Humanity and will continue to look for these opportunities. Currently, as part of City Council, most new housing developments are done as a mixed-use developments with diverse housing to accommodate new buyers, second and third time buyers to retirees with patio type houses and condominiums.
Answer from Joe Schickel:
Loveland currently has a good mix of new and old housing -- and housing that meets the needs of different income levels. Affordable housing can be found in our older neighborhoods -- and I support City efforts to make low interest loans available to fix up our older housing stock.
Answer from Dan Daly:
Encourage and support opportunities to partner with the Habitat For Humanity and continue the City's Neighborhood Revitalization program.
Answer from Dave Bednar:
Continue to look at all new housing developments in order ensure that the housing needs required by the community are met.
Responses to questions asked of each candidate
are reproduced as submitted to the League.
Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Word limits apply for each question. Direct references to opponents are not permitted.
The order of the candidates is random and changes daily.
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