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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 John A. Smith:
On Silverton Council for 12 years
Vice Mayor for 6 years
Experience - I know the issues in Silverton, I know what the citizens want in this City. I am a Team Player and the People will support me in this City
Answer from James L. Siegel:
Spent 6 years on Silverton City Council.
The last 10 years as the Major, City of Silverton
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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 James L. Siegel:
The City currently has a 5 year street plan. We are trying to do one to two streets a year pending our financial situation. Work with SDI to act on their redevelopment recommendations. We must work on our business district. We are working on our zoning map to upgrade our business zoning. Continue to provide the quality services to our residents. Trying to improve the community to bring in young families.
Answer from John A. Smith:
Re-develop our downtown Business
Safety for our Community and support our Police and Fire Dept
Support Silverton School, Staff, parents, and students
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I have talked to several Real Estate dealers about getting new businesses to come to Silverton. We have a good place for New businesses (Montgomery and Plainfield Rd). I will work with the School System to help make Silverton's one of the best. Work with the Silverton Block Committee, Police & Fire Dept to make Silverton a Safe City
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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 James L. Siegel:
Our public facilities are accessible to people with disabilities.
Answer from John A. Smith:
I am working with Silverton's City Council to make sure that All public places are accessible to all people with a disability. Our City Hall is accessible to disability. Our curbs are made for those with a disability.
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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 John A. Smith:
I will work with Rumpke to make sure that those that want to recycle will still have that chance. Recycling is very important to me. It really helps the community
Answer from James L. Siegel:
Residents can currently contract with Rumpke for recycling. Other expansion would be a financial burden on our budget.
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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 James L. Siegel:
The City of Silverton has affordable housing.
Answer from John A. Smith:
I have talked to several Real Estate people about housing in Silverton and asking them to send in people to community that have medium income, this way 1rst time home owners will have a chance for being a home owner in Silverton
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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