League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
	Hamilton County, OH November 3, 2009 Election
	Mayor; City of Cincinnati Voter Information 4 Year Term. Salary: $121,291.50 The City of Cincinnati Charter amendment was placed on the May 4, 1999 ballot and was passed by the voters. The amendment changed the role and powers of the mayor, the manner of selection of the city manager and the way Cincinnati's mayor is elected. There is now a direct election of mayor by majority vote in the November election following a September non-partisan primary to be held every 4 years. The Mayor is in addition to a 9-member council. The mayor is the presiding officer at council meetings but not a council member, has veto power over council passed legislation with an override provision, assigns legislative matters to council committees, and appoints and removes council committee chairs and the vice-mayor without the advice and consent of council. The mayor initiates the hiring and removal of the city manager with the advice and consent of council. The mayor's salary is twice the salary of a member of council. The term limit for mayor is two successive four-year terms. Council members are limited to four successive two-year terms. a charter city

Candidates (Vote for 1) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Mark Mallory 38,645 votes 54.34% Occupation: Mayor of Cincinnati State Senator State Representative Priorities: Economic Development Public Safety Neighborhoods Brad Wenstrup 32,424 votes 45.59% Occupation: Partner and Podiatrist - Wellington Orthopedic Major, United States Army Reserve The Bronze Star Medal Combat Action Badge B.A. Psychology - University of Cincinnati Doctor of Podiatric Medicine - William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University in Chicago, Illinois Founder - Thank America First Foundation Priorities: Promoting Jobs & Economic Development Reducing Government Waste & Spending Improving Transparency and Accountability Tom Chandler (Write-In) 51 votes 0.07% (This candidate has not responded to SmartVoter) Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

Candidates Answer Questions The League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 5 questions on Qualification, Priorities, Economic, Rental property, and Recycling. Nonpartisan Information League of Women Voters Tips on Choosing Candidates News and Analysis Google News Search About this race Video Mayoral Debate sponsored by League of Women Voters - Taped 10/13/09 Other voter guides Cincinnati Enquirer Voter Guide 2009 Election Special Coverage This election is archived. Any links to sources outside of Smart Voter may no longer be active. No further links will be added to this page. Links to sources outside of Smart Voter are provided for information only and do not imply endorsement.

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