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2020 THREE WAYS TO VOTE VOTER NOVEMBER GUIDE 3 NONPARTISAN VOTER INFORMATION VOTE BY MAIL VIA VOTE EARLY AT THE VOTE IN-PERSON AT COVERING HAMILTON COUNTY, ABSENTEE BALLOT BOARD OF ELECTIONS YOUR POLLING PLACE

FEATURED IN THIS GUIDE: HOW TO VOTE: About this guide...... 02 How to vote by mail...... 02 Where and when to vote early...... 02 About your polling place...... 02 What ID to bring to the poll...... 03

WHO ARE MY CANDIDATES? FEDERAL President of the ...... 03 United States House of Representatives...... 03

STATE Ohio State Senator ...... 05 Ohio State Representative...... 05 Ohio State Supreme Court Justice...... 09 Ohio State Appellate Court Judge...... 10

LOCAL Hamilton County Officials...... 11 Hamilton Co. Court of Common Pleas Judges.....16

WHAT ARE MY BALLOT ISSUES? Local City and Village Issues...... 21 ELECTION INFORMATION YOU NEED Public Schools Tax Levy...... 22 Norwood City Schools Tax Levy ...... 23 Winton Woods City Schools Tax Levy...... 23

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE 3 WAYS TO VOTE This guide for voters was prepared by the League of Women Voters of Vote at your polling place on Election Day the Cincinnati Area (LWVCA) to provide a forum for candidates and infor- Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Polls are open from 6:30 am until mation on the ballot issues. 7:30 pm. By law, if you are in line at 7:30 pm, the polls must stay open to allow you to vote. Contact your county Board of Elections (call 513-632-7000 or visit The candidate materials in this guide were assembled in the following www.votehamiltoncountyohio.gov ) or visit www.vote411.org to check your voter manner: registration and to find out your polling place and precinct. Sometimes several precincts share the same polling place. To assure that your vote is counted, verify that you are voting in the correct precinct! The information for the Hamilton County candidates is solicited and com- Above all, if you are sure you are at the correct polling precinct and voting a piled by the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area (LWVCA). regular ballot is not an option for whatever reason, don’t leave the polls without LWVCA uses the following criteria: The questions selected by LWVCA voting a . were advertised to the candidates, who were informed that each re- A provisional ballot is the same as a regular ballot ONCE THEY VERIFY YOUR sponse would be printed as received and that all candidates would be REGISTRATION AND ID. Give poll workers the information they request and solely responsible for the content of their replies. Because of the nonpar- your vote will be counted. tisan nature of the guide, candidates were informed that any reference to other candidates is prohibited. Because of space limitations, candidates Vote by mail were informed of the word limit requirements and were advised that any In Ohio you may obtain an absentee ballot for ANY reason. The process is ex- reply over the word limit would be cut off at the correct number. plained on the Board of Elections (BOE) website https://votehamiltoncountyohio. gov/voting-options/mail/ Questions? Call (513) 632-7000. In making this information available to the public, the LWVCA neither endorses nor rejects the views of any candidate or political party. The 1. If you did not receive a vote-by-mail application in the mail around Labor Day, obtain one by printing it from the BOE website, by phoning the BOE at (513) League does not and cannot assume responsibility for any candidate’s 632-7000, or by picking one up at the Board of Elections Office or any Hamilton reply, or for the candidate’s motive in making it. County Public Library. 2. Submit it to BOE office by mail or drop it off in secure drop box at Board of The summaries and background for the Hamilton County and City of Elections Office, 4700 Smith Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45224. Cincinnati ballot issues were prepared by the League of Women Voters of 3. Your ballot will be mailed to you after October 5 or when the application is the Cincinnati Area volunteers. Descriptions of other ballot issues come processed. Use the BOE website or phone (513) 632-7000 to check the progress from the Hamilton County Board of Elections. of your vote-by-mail ballot. 4. Return your completed ballot – Place it in the BOE drop box by November 3, The information in this guide is current as of September 7, 2020. LWV- 2020 7:30 pm; OR use USPS with a postmark stamped at your post office by CA’s online voter guide VOTE411.org includes additional candidate November 2, 2020. Postage is required if mailed. information not included in this guide as well as any updates candidates may have made to their profile information after our publication deadline IMPORTANT: Mail is slower these days, so allow at least 5 days for each mail- ing, or use the BOE drop box if time is short. as stated above. Vote early in-person IS THIS YOU? Registered voters may vote beginning on October 6 for the November 3, 2020 election. (Ohio has no online voting)

• I like to know what’s happening in my community, in my state and country. Location for early voting in Hamilton County: • I want all elections to be conducted fairly. Hamilton County Board of Elections • I want voters to have unbiased information about candidates and issues. 4700 Smith Rd.; Norwood, OH 45212 • I am interested in discussions of public policy. 513-632-7000 • I like to have new ways to network with people. https://votehamiltoncountyohio.gov/

If this sounds like you, then we welcome you to check out the League Travel and bus routes: https://votehamiltoncountyohio.gov/wp-content/up- of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area. We’re a grassroots organiza- loads/2019/11/Driving-Directions-and-Bus-Routes-to-4700-Smith-Rd1.pdf tion that includes women and men who value good government and fair elections. Join us! Contact us and let’s talk about your interests! Early voting days and hours are as follows: Oct 6-9 T-F 8am-5pm, Oct 26-30 M-F 8am-7pm, Oct 12-16 M-F 8am-5pm 513-281-VOTE (8683) Oct 31 Saturday 8am-4pm, Oct 19-23 M-F 8am-6pm, Nov 1 Sunday 1-5pm, [email protected] Oct 24 Saturday 8am-4pm, Nov 2 Monday 8am-2pm www.lwvcincinnati.org Oct 25 Sunday 1-5pm, www.facebook.com/lwvcincinnati

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FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION Acceptable PHOTO ID: (must not be expired) Acceptable DOCUMENTS as ID: (must show your A voter presenting an Ohio driver license or Ohio ID • Ohio Driver License/Ohio State ID/Ohio Interim name, current address, and be dated within 12 card that shows voter’s former address is permitted Documentation (must show your name and current or months) to cast a regular ballot so long as the voter’s current former address) • Utility Bill, including cell phone bill residential address has been updated with the Board • State of Ohio or Fed. Govt photo ID (must show • Bank Statement and appears in the official poll list of registered voters your name and current address) • Government Check for that precinct. • Ohio Concealed Weapons ID (must show your • Payroll Check Voters who do not provide any ONE of these docu- name and current address) • Government Document ments at the precinct will still be able to vote using a • Military ID Issued by Dept. of Defense provisional ballot and providing the last four digits of their social security number or appearing at the Board Office within 7 days of Election Day to provide ID.

FEDERAL OFFICE CANDIDATES Cincinnati City Councilman, 1985-1990 PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Democrat US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Political Philosophy: Conservative Republican (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) Description: Representative to Congress - 1 to be Endorsements: SBA List; Club for Growth Action; President of the United elected (per district) – 2 year term Cincinnati Right to Life; National Right to Life Description: Salary: $174,000 Vice President: Candidate’s Question Responses: States – 1 to be elected – 4 year term Term: 2 years Q1: In Congress, I’ve worked in a bipartisan man- Responsibilities: To represent the people of Ohio, Base Salary: $400,000 ner to enact critical criminal justice reforms and their district, and the United States in dealing with Term: 4 years, limit of 2 terms re-entry programs. These reforms will help non- matters of national and international importance. violent offenders transition from incarceration to Responsibilities: The President is: the The general welfare should be a prime concern. head of state of the United States of Occupation: Former Vice President of the United job and skills training programs, enabling them to States, former U.S. Senator from Delaware resume their lives as contributing members of soci- America; the Chief Executive Officer; Campaign Website: http://joebiden.com/ Questions We Asked: ety. To improve relations between police and the and, the Commander in Chief of all mili- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/joebiden Q1: What kinds of policies, if any, will you pursue communities they serve, I’ve authored legislation : https://www.twitter.com/JoeBiden to promote social and racial justice in our com- to encourage cities to use the Cincinnati Collabor- tary forces. The powers of the President munity? are prescribed in the Constitution and Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/joebiden ative Agreement as a model for their communities. YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/joebiden Q2: What will you do to support a vibrant economy Q2: When the pandemic caused most states to federal law. The President appoints the in our area? shut down a thriving economy with the lowest members of the Cabinet, ambassadors Further Information: Candidate had not respond- Q3: How will you ensure the right to safe, secure unemployment rates in a generation, we knew to other nations and the United Nations, ed as of print date. elections? we needed to act to help the American people Q4: Where do you stand on efforts to protect our survive this unprecedented challenge. As Rank- Supreme Court Justices, and federal water, air, and land? Include how you would ad- ing Member of the Small Business Committee, I judges, subject to Senate approval. The dress climate change. Republican worked closely with a bipartisan group of House President, along with the Cabinet and 500 character limit for each response and Senate Members on the Paycheck Protection its agencies, is responsible for carrying Program, which has helped save a quarter-million DISTRICT 1 jobs in Hamilton and Warren Counties, more than out and enforcing the laws of the United Vice President: (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) any other congressional district in Ohio. States. The President may also recom- Q3: We must ensure that every vote validly cast mend legislation to the United States is counted accurately and in a timely manner, Republican which requires both appropriate voting options for Congress. all eligible voters, and protections against foreign Occupation:President of the United States interference. I voted for the CARES Act which https://www.donaldjtrump. Campaign Website: provides the Postal Service access to $10 billion Note: All candidates who will appear com/ on your state’s ballot are listed below to help process mailed ballots this November. I’ve Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Don- also supported federal grants to help state and but only those that meet the following aldTrump/ local governments update their elections infra- criteria were invited to respond to the Twitter: https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump structure and protect their systems from foreign League’s questions in this guide. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamtrump Website: http://www.stevechabot.com cyberattacks. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Facebook: http://Steve Chabot The candidate must have made a Q4: As a father and grandfather, it’s extremely 1. UCAql2DyGU2un1Ei2nMYsqOA Twitter: twitter.com/SteveChabot important to me that our children and grandchil- public announcement of her/his intention Occupation: U.S. Representative, Ohio’s First dren have clean air to breathe and clean water to to run for President. Further Information: Candidate had not respond- Congressional District drink. In my lifetime, we’ve made incredible strides ed as of print date 2. The candidate must meet the Presi- Education: Bachelors Degree, College of William in cleaning up our environment, but we don’t need and Mary; Juris Doctorate, NKU’s Chase Law the heavy hand of government forcing one-size- dential Election Campaign Fund Act’s School fits-all regulations on every community. That’s why minimum contribution threshold require- Experience: U.S. Representative, Ohio’s First I worked with the late on legislation ments for qualifying for matching funds, Nonparty Congressional District, 1995-2009, 2011-pres- (now law) to promote flexible solutions that lead based on the most recent data publicly Vice President: Angela Walker ent; Hamilton County Commissioner, 1990-1995; to cleaner water at a much lower cost to taxpayers. available on the Federal Elections Com- mission website. Check Vote411.org for information 3. The candidate must qualify for the Jo Jorgensen ballot in enough states to win a majority Libertarian candidates may have added after of electoral votes. Vice President: Spike Cohen print deadline.

3 WWW.LWVCINCINNATI.ORG FEDERAL OFFICE CANDIDATES Kevin David Kahn much they consume. I will also vote against any Political Philosophy: At our core, we’re all people, Libertarian federal budget that requires deficit spending. Add- and most of us want the same things. We want DISTRICT 2 ing to the debt only steals economic opportunity to see a doctor when we’re sick, our kids to have (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) from our future generations access to good education, and jobs that allow us Jaime M. Castle Q3: I will support all methods of voting, including to take care of our families. We want to be treated Democrat absentee mail-in, early in-person and election day with dignity and respect. With all the negativity and in-person to give all voters the option to partici- divisiveness in our political system, I’m running pate in the method most comfortable to them. I to be a low-ego problem solver who helps bring would also encourage more transparency on the people together to get things done for our commu- Website: http://Kahn4Congress.com intelligence our agencies collect on the issue of nity -- to work hard to advance these shared goals. Facebook: http://facebook.com/Kahn4Congress concerted attacks by foreign governments on our Endorsements: I am proud to be endorsed by Twitter: twitter.com/Kahn4C election process. There can be national guide- EMILYs List, DCCC Red to Blue, , Occupation: Entrepreneur and Business Owner. lines prepared on steps to protect voting systems Moms Demand Action, Kamala Harris, Pete But- Website: http://www.castleforuscongress.com I own a Manufacturer’s Representative agency against these attacks that can certified by the tigieg, Planned Parenthood, AFL-CIO and many Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Jaime-Cas- that works with USA manufacturers of industrial Election Boards. labor unions, League of Conservation Voters, tle-for-Us-Congress-Democrat-Ohio-District-2 valves and fittings to export Made in USA products Q4: The federal government’s role should be J-Street, and many more organizations. Locally, Twitter: twitter.com/jaimecastleOH2 around the world. minimized to providing the necessary information I have been endorsed by Mayors , Occupation: Teacher for Cincinnati Public Education: University of Southern , to make informed decisions on how to interact Nan Whaley, and Sen. Cecil Thomas, Reps. Brigid Schools Marshall School of Business - MBA; University of with the environment and ensuring that there is Kelly, Cathy Ingram, and Commissioner Denise Education: Bachelor’s of Science in Communica- Washington, Jackson School of International Stud- a free-market mechanism to allow to Driehaus. tions Education from ies - M.A East Asian Studies; Middlebury College take preferred environmentally related decisions. Affiliations: I am a lifelong member of the Demo- Experience: As a leader: PTO President, Presi- - A. B. International Politics and Economics Eliminate subsidies we give to energy companies cratic Party and am proud to send my children to dent of the Board of Trustees at Heritage Unitarian Experience: I have been involved in executive so that the true cost of energy is factored into mar- Cincinnati Public Schools. Universalist Church, director of ten theater produc- and management roles in the manufacturing indus- ket decisions. We should continue encouraging all Candidate’s Question Responses: tions, soccer coach of three teams, Chair of the try for the past 23 years with a heavy emphasis on zero-emission sources of energy. Require carbon Q1: We have an obligation to acknowledge racism Spring Auction at HUUC. sales management. I have served on the Board of neutral production. in our institutions and work collaboratively to do Political Philosophy: Politicians should be public Directors of both a public company and non-profit better. I support the Justice in Policing Act which servants, putting the interests of the people first. organizations Kiumars Kiani (Write-in) would eliminate the use of chokeholds, curb use of They should never serve for selfish reasons and Political Philosophy: Libertarian - All individuals Candidate did not respond as of print date force, and institute better training for law enforce- they should legislate and govern in a way that are sovereign over their own lives, and should be ment officers. Though Cincinnati isn’t perfect, we benefits not only the society as a whole but also free to live them in a manner of their choosing as have made tremendous strides toward improving with human rights protected. I believe long as it does no harm, nor interfere with others Kate Schroder police/community relations. We still have more to in a “Goldilocks” approach to the size of the living their lives as chosen. I oppose government do, but there is a roadmap to improvements. government - big enough to oversee the safety of interference in any voluntary or contractual rela- Democrat Q2: To create good paying jobs in our commu- its people and to support those who struggle and tionship between consenting adults whether social nity, we must have significant federal investment small enough to allow for personal freedoms. A just or economic. Individuals own their own bodies and in infrastructure. As our roads and bridges have right size. labor and have inherent rights over them that other fallen into disrepair, we are in dire need of building Endorsements: Hamilton County Democratic individuals, groups or government may not violate. our communities back to not only create jobs now, Party Clermont County Democratic Party Ohio Stu- Endorsements: Ohio Stand United - Ohio’s larg- but to attract future jobs that require a reliable dents for Gun Legislation LEAP Equality Cincinnati est pro-Constitution organization with chapters in broadband and transportation infrastructure. PAC over 88 counties and ~60,000 members; De - Es- Q3: We must make sure that voters can access Affiliations: Local 1520 Cincinnati Federation of Website: http://www.kateforcongress.com calate Ohio Now! Heartbeat Movement - Goals are their ballots safely and securely though expanded Teachers Facebook: http://facebook.com/kateforcon- to Change Public Policies, Justice Reforms, Drug vote-by-mail options, an online option for ballot gress2020 Candidate’s Question Responses: Policies, Gun Reforms, Police Accountability and requests, fully funding the USPS, increased ballot Twitter: twitter.com/kateforcongress Q1: I think a lot of these policies will need to be Transparency on a State and Federal Level; Liber- drop boxes in communities, and more polling loca- Occupation: I have spent my career working in locally crafted and it starts with the leadership in tarian Party of Ohio; Hamilton County Libertarian tions so that voters who wish to vote in person can healthcare and public health policy, including 3 each community. The Federal level can provide Party; Jeremy “Spike” Cohen - Libertarian Party do so in compliance with public health guidelines. years in best practice research for hospitals and the basic guidelines such as the current legislation Vice-Presidential Candidate; Mike Mains - City of Q4: If elected, I will help champion investment in 12+ years in global public health. I have also spent drafted (H.R. 7120) ending qualified police im- Harrison Councilmember renewable energy and innovative technologies 3 years in legislative politics at both federal and munity & lowering the criminal intent standard for a Affiliations: Chairman, Hamilton County Liber- that are sustainable and help reduce our emis- local levels law enforcement officer for misconduct in a federal tarian Party; Vice Chairman, Sycamore HS Ice sions. I will support the U.S. re-committing to the Education: I received my B.A. from prosecution. We also need to make sure that law Hockey Association Board; Midwest-USA Chinese Paris Accord and work to create measurable goals University (1999) and an MBA from the Wharton enforcement has what they need: body cameras, Chamber of Commerce (past Vice-Chair and for reducing our dependence on non-renewable School at the University of Pennsylvania (2004). and modern technology to keep their data bases Treasurer); Let Us Vote 4 A Balanced Budget sources and our own emissions. In Cincinnati, the Growing up in Cincinnati, I attended Ursuline update Amendment; FAIRtax Organization; Downsize DC; City is embarking on an ambitious project to use Academy for high school and Nativity for grade Q2: I want to strengthen the U.S. Small Business American Promise 100% renewable energy over the next three years. school. Administration. Right now we need to get small In Congress, I would help to showcase and build Candidate’s Question Responses: Experience: In addition to my work in public businesses the necessary funding to make it upon this example. Q1: End the 49 year old . It has led health and healthcare policy, I have served on the through the pandemic - it is crucial to our econom- to policies that specifically target and are unequally Cincinnati Board of Health since 2016. ic recovery. Even before the shutdown, I wanted to enforced against our racial minorities and other marginalized groups. Continue supporting the cur- rent legislation to end . Police should be required to carry private misconduct POLL WORKERS NEEDED insurance, and receive compensation increase to cover the expense, but they need external accountability to their actions. End Civil Asset Poll workers are needed in Hamilton County on Election Day. Qualifications: be a registered and Forfeiture andNo Knock Warrants to restore Due active voter, a U.S. citizen, be able to speak, read, and write fluently in English, and comfortable using Process. Q2: I advocate for the dismantling of the current electronic technology. You cannot be a candidate for any office to be voted on the ballot or a convicted income and asset based tax system and move felon. Poll worker training is required. Must be available to work on Election day from 5:30am-8:30pm to government revenues being earned via a consumption tax. I am a proponent of the FAIRtax and the Monday night set up from 7:00-9:00pm. To become a poll worker, you can apply online at method of taxation. It would allow those working votehamiltoncountyohio.gov/become-poll-worker/register. to keep all of their income, and make payment of taxes more voluntary as each can control how

4 WWW.LWVCINCINNATI.ORG FEDERAL OFFICE CANDIDATES Jaime M. Castle continued not require postage to be sent back to the Board or cancelled & make sure that regulations are of Elections. There should be official ballot drop being enforced. I think that changing campaign James J. Condit, Jr. (Write-in) be a champion for folks struggling to navigate the boxes located throughout a county spaced out so finance so that big corporations cannot give Candidate did not respond as of print date regulations, zoning, and tax rules when starting that folks do not have to travel great distances to money to politicians is important too as much of and maintaining a business. We need to offer bet- cast their vote. Election Day should be a national this pollution is the result of legislators looking the ter and more accessible support and resources. I holiday so people are not restricted to off work other way. Term limits would limit the corruption also want to grow clean energy and recreational hours. Voting technology (the machines and soft- as well. We need to invest in green/clean energy Brad Wenstrup initiatives. ware) need to be secured to the highest degree. and technologies that clean our earth. We need to Candidate did not respond as of print date Q3: States need the technology to allow folks to Q4: Restore regulations that have been lessened transition companies with a plan like the Citizens request an absentee ballot online & ballots should Climate Lobby

STATE OFFICE CANDIDATES of Teachers, Buckeye Firearms, Ohio Education Twitter: twitter.com/brownohsenate access to quality and affordable healthcare. The OHIO STATE SENATOR - Association, Ohio Right to Life, Ohio State Medical Occupation: Insurance Fraud Investigator next election is going to decide which direction the 8TH DISTRICT Association, Greater Cincinnati Right to Life, Inter- Education: I graduated from country moves to. Ohio has to stand up for these national Union of Operating Engineers Local 18, with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administra- expansions, and embrace new expansion in the (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Affiliated Construc- tion in Management. I am also currently attending future when they are created. Families should not Salary: $60,584* tion Trades (ACT) Ohio, Ohio Association of Public Xavier and working towards my MBA. have to file bankruptcy to have access to their Term: 4 years School Employees, NFIB, Ohio Society of CPAs, Experience: I am a United States Marine Corps healthcare. Responsibilities: To represent the people of the Various mayors, councilmen, trustees, members of veteran. I served honorably from 2005 – 2010. Q3: This is the most important issue facing Ohio district and the state of Ohio in dealing with mat- the General Assembly, and Congressmen. In the military we put aside our personal goals to today. We have seen unprecedented corruption ters not allocated to the federal government. Affiliations: Too many to list work as a team to accomplish the overall mission. in Ohio. The Republican Speaker of the House *Base salary. Candidate’s Question Responses: This attitude is sorely missed in the politics of faces criminal charges for being apart of a multi- Q1: Having chaired the House Committee through today. million racketeering conspiracy. This is not the first Write-in candidates do not automatically appear on which many election issues passed - Government ballot, and have to be added to ballot at the polls. Political Philosophy: I believe that government corruption charge that Republicans have faced Accountability & Oversight - it is a generally ac- should be efficient, effective, and lean. I believe in Columbus either. The first thing we need to do cepted practice that wholesale changes to election that our government works best when we have is to draw new and fair maps that represent the Questions We Asked: law first come into effect during an off year elec- Q1: In what ways would you change our election politicians who work in good faith to get things people of Ohio. We need new representatives in tion. Ohio currently has a robust, no fault absentee done with each other and put the needs of all Columbus to ensure this occurs. system to be prepared for crises that impair the voting system with early voting beginning on 10/6. right and equal access to vote? Ohioans first instead of their own. We need to start Q4: Common Sense. We live in a world that can Voters can vote by mail, early in person at the over and fix our political maps to create a more have multiple truths. Not all police officers are bad Q2: What solutions do you propose to address BOE, or on election day on 11/3. Social distanc- responsible state legislature. people and their job is difficult, and at the same challenges and inequities in the healthcare sys- ing and sanitation supplies will reduce the risk of Endorsements: Cincinnati AFL-CIO Senator time we have seen people (especially people tem? Covid-19. Q3: What will you do to combat gerrymandering Gun Sense Candidate Distinction of color) die by the hands of police officers. We Q2: A big issue that we’re currently working on Hamilton County Democratic Party Equality Cin- must correct this issue. If we can build trust and and ensure voter-approved redistricting reforms is SB 198, which addresses surprise billing. I’m are implemented? committed to fixing this issue in a future General cinnati PAC Ohio Students for Gun Legislation confidence in our police and build better ties to Q4: What policies do you favor around criminal Assembly, if it’s not fixed through SB 198. The ris- Affliations: Democrat our communities, we will keep both police and justice reform? the people safe. We have to create solutions by ing cost of prescription drugs is another substantial Candidate’s Question Responses: 500 character limit for each response working together, and having conversations with problem in ensuring that Ohioans have access to Q1: Our election system needs common sense up- each other. Louis W. quality, affordable health care. We’ve been working dates. We should be creating ways to make voting Blessing III in concert with the administration on clearer price more accessible to everyone, instead of restricting transparency and better accountability from the access to voting and purging voters from our data- OHIO STATE REPRESENTATIVES Republican pharmaceutical industry. base. The first common sense solution would be to Salary: $60,584* Q3: I was a co-sponsor of S.J.R. 5 in the 132nd create an online system to register to vote by mail. Term: 2 years General Assembly, and voted favorably for it in If you can update your registration online, we can Responsibilities: To represent the people of the committee (Rules & Reference) and on the House certainly request an absentee ballot. Second, we floor. This led to Ohio Issue 1 passing at the bal- district and the state of Ohio in dealing with mat- need to greatly expand the locations to drop off our lot in 2018 by a 3-1 margin. This Constitutional ters not allocated to the federal government. ballots in each county. Currently we have only one amendment had three goals: promoting bipartisan- *Base salary. Website: http://www.citizensforblessing.com Q2: The Affordable Care Act created the oppor- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/citizensforb- ship, keeping communities together, and creating tunity for states to expand Medicaid coverage to Questions We Asked: lessing/ compact districts. Given that 2021 will be a redis- each state. We have to protect this expansion Q1: In what ways would you change our election Twitter: twitter.com/lwblessing3 tricting year, it’s best that we allow the process that because it allows thousands of Ohioans to receive system to be prepared for crises that impair the Occupation: I am the incumbent state Senator for was set in place to work before considering any the 8th District, as well as a licensed professional changes. engineer. Q4: My political philosophy with respect to criminal Education: BSEE, BA Mathematics, University of justice reform is that our jails are crowded and Cincinnati expensive; many of those incarcerated are drug THEY REPRESENT US: TRU Experience: I have nearly 8 years of experience in addicted, have mental health issues, or both; the Ohio Statehouse; first as a state Representa- and that a on your record in many cases tive (29th District, 2013-2019), and then as a state guarantees you’ll be on Medicaid and welfare for The League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area encourages Senator (8th District, 2019-present). I have 15 life, both of which are expensive programs. To that everyone to stay engaged in our community by keeping in touch years experience as an electrical engineer, and 10 end, I am a co-sponsor of SB 3 - a large, criminal as a P.E. sentencing reform bill - and I voted affirmatively for with your elected officials. Our members make a commitment to it on the Senate floor. Political Philosophy: I consider myself a prag- our community as we volunteer our time to research, edit and matic legislator who is most comfortable finding Daniel Brown solutions that all sides can agree on. I’m a believer publish, in the spring of each year, They Represent Us (TRU): A that markets work well, and are more capable Democrat of improving social mobility than government Public Officials Guide for Hamilton County, Ohio. micromanagement. I’ve been a strong supporter of a low and broad tax base, reining in spending, and Online it can be found at ensuring our regulations are efficient and serve https://my.lwv.org/ohio/cincinnati-area/studies/ their intended purpose. I also believe in the dignity of work, and helping those who’ve fallen on hard tru-they-represent-us times get back on their feet. Or you can call 513-281-8683 for printed copies. Endorsements: FOP Queen City Lodge #69, Website: http://votedanielbrown.com Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Ohio Federation Facebook: http://facebook.com/brownohsenate

5 WWW.LWVCINCINNATI.ORG STATE OFFICE CANDIDATES Association of Professional Firefighters, Ohio OHIO STATE REP. CONTINUED Federation of Teachers, Ohio Education Associa- right and equal access to vote? tion, UAW CAP, Moms Demand Action Distinction, A SINGLE VOTE IS IMPACTFUL Q2: What solutions do you propose to address Equality PAC, Swing Left, Emily’s List, NDRC and Eric Holder, Sierra Club, UFCW Local 75, challenges and inequities in the healthcare sys- The simple numbers show how you can take the power of the vote back. tem? Sheetmetal Local 24, AFSCME Council 8, OAPSE, Q3: What will you do to combat gerrymandering OCSEA AFSCME, SEIU District 1199, Ironworkers How important is a single vote? Local 44, Sierra Club, Cincinnati Building Trades, and ensure voter-approved redistricting reforms If 100 people are eligible to vote and each person registers AND votes, IBEW Local 212, AFL-CIO, Matriots, LIUNA Local are implemented? 265 then 51 votes decide the election. Q4: What policies do you favor around criminal Affliations: Democratic Party If only 60 people of the 100 eligible to vote register AND ALL 60 vote, justice reform? 500 character limit for each response Candidate’s Question Responses: just 31 votes win the election. Q1: I would work to reduce physical barriers that If only 60 people register of the 100 eligible to vote, but only half (30) of them prevent access to polling places. I would increase OHIO STATE REP - DISTRICT 27 training for poll workers. I’d ensure proper voting vote … then it takes just 16 votes to win the election. (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) equipment which supports the needs of all people Because many people did not vote, a small group of active voters — just 16 Sara Bitter including people with a with full range of disabili- people — controlled the outcome for all 100 of the people. Democrat ties like visual and hearing impairments, mobility limitations, and intellectual disabilities. Advocate When you choose NOT to vote, you give more clout to every vote for online applications for mail-in voting. And add multiple secure voting ballot drop boxes instead of that is recorded. just the 1 at Hamilton County BOE. Q2: Protect Medicaid, , Social Security and the Affordable Care Act’s pre-existing clause. reforms when we redraw the maps next year. All are currently being threatened. People and OHIO STATE REP - DISTRICT 28 Q4: I believe that there is a way to keep our families need these health programs and people communities safe and work to end the systemic http://sarabitter.com (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) Website: with pre-existing conditions need health care injustice of our current system. I support sentenc- Facebook: http://Bitter4BetterOH coverage, especially during this pandemic. I would ing reform, decriminalizing the drug crisis, and Twitter: twitter.com/Bitter4BetterOH Jessica E. also propose that OH’s insurance laws stop be- devoting more resources to education instead of Occupation: Mom, Attorney, Disability Rights Miranda ing in conflict with federal parity laws. Insurance incarceration. Advocate, and Candidate for Ohio State Repre- should cover mental health and substance use Democrat sentative disorder services just like they must for physical Education: BA in Political Science from the health services. Chris Monzel , Juris Doctor from Case Q3: If elected I will work to combat gerrymandering Republican Western Reserve University School of Law, and and ensure voter-approved redistricting reforms Law Trainee graduate Cincinnati Children’s Hospi- as an Ohio State Representative. In 2021, the tal Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Ohio legislature will redraw the US Congressional Website: http://jessicaforohio.com Disabilities (LEND) program and state legislative lines. I was endorsed by the Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Jessicafo- Experience: Assistant to the Special Counsel to NDRC and Eric Holder and I will pledge to fight rOhio/ the President at White House Clinton Administra- against gerrymandering and produce fairer maps Twitter: twitter.com/JessicaEMiranda tion, National Field Director ReelAbilities Film in the 2021 redistricting process. It is important to Occupation: State Representative Festival North America, Co-Chair 2015 Cincinnati elect more Democratic state legislative candidates Education: Talawanda High School Website: http://www.monzel.com ReelAbilities Film Festival, Outreach Cincinnati so we can ensure fair maps are drawn in Ohio. Experience: Winton Woods School Board Presi- Facebook: http://chrismonzel Children’s UCCEDD Q4: I favor declaring “racism as a public health dent, mother of three, small business owner, and Twitter: twitter.com/chrismonzel Political Philosophy: As a mother of two children crisis.” Prohibiting law enforcement from targeting current Representative for HD-28. Occupation: GE Aviation - Engineer living with a disability, I understand that caregivers’ people based on race, ethnicity, national origin, Political Philosophy: I am a public servant, not Education: Purdue University, BS Aeronautical- voices need to be heard in Columbus. I will use religious affiliation, gender identity or sexual a politician. The work that I am doing is to best Astronautical Engineering; University of Cincinnati, my legal training and experience as a disability orientation & from using quotas for (arrests, stops, serve my constituents, and to guarantee that our MS Aerospace Engineering; Harvard University, rights advocate to fight for all families. Healthcare, citations). Requiring AG to create a database Masters of Public Policy education and workforce are my top priorities. I will tracking officer-involved shootings and excessive economy and society is fair to everyone. also work to create a bi-partisan “Disability, Mental force uses; Crisis Intervention Teams to respond to Endorsements: President Obama, Senator Sher- Experience: Nine years on Health and Addiction Caucus” in the Ohio legisla- mental health situations; Requiring mental health rod Brown, Emily’s List, Planned Parenthood, and 2001-2010; Eight years as Hamilton County Com- ture to promote public policies that help protect all training; More conditions on juvenile interrogations. various labor organizations and other progressive missioner 2011-2018 families. “Bitter for Better” groups. Political Philosophy: The best form of govern- Endorsements: Hamilton County Democratic ment is the one closest to the people. Candidate’s Question Responses: Party, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 69, Ohio Republican Q1: I would make our electoral system more Candidate’s Question Responses: accessible to voters by expanding vote by mail, Q1: As Hamilton County Commissioner I have early voting, and the ways in which you can vote. I already made changes to improve equal access oppose methods of voter disenfranchisement and to voting by working bi-partisanly, with my fellow I NEED HELP! would also work to eliminate those. We can’t pre- Commissioners, Todd Portune & Denise Driehaus, Call the Election Protection vent crises from occurring, but we can guarantee to move the Board of Elections to a central location that our voting process is protected and function- in the county with free parking as well as provid- toll-free hotline for voting ing regardless of the circumstance. ing a 24/7 drive-thru drop box for absentee voters. information or to report Website: http://www.GoBrinkman.com Q2: I support expanding medicaid and medicare, As a State Legislator I would work bi-partisanly to problems Facebook: http://Tom Brinkman and fighting at the state level to defend attacks on develop voting protocols to ensure the right and Twitter: twitter.com/GoBrinkman the Affordable Care Act. I will continue to fight to the ability for everyone to fairly & safely vote. Occupation: Life Insurance Sales make sure my constituents have access to afford- Q2: One solution I implemented was the establish- Election Protection and Education: BA from The George Washington able healthcare by supporting an expansion of a ment of Cradle Cincinnati which reduced infant Voting Info Hotline: University in Washington DC public option, lowering prescription drug costs, and mortality (death before 1 year of age) by 15% in Experience: Served in the working with healthcare experts to address to root Hamilton County. Ohio is ranked as one of the 2001 to 2008 and 2015 to present 1-866-OUR-VOTE (English) of the inequalities in the healthcare system. worst states in America for infant fatality, ranking Political Philosophy: Lower taxes and less 41st out of 50. I will work to reduce infant mortality 1-866-Ve-Y-Vota (Spanish) government Q3: If I am able to win this seat again in Novem- ber, we will have a chance to break the Republican throughout all of Ohio. Additionally, the rising cost 1-844-YALLA-US (Arabic) Endorsements: Coalition Opposed to Additional Spending and Taxes (COAST) supermajority in Columbus, which means that we of healthcare is hurting families across our state. 1-888-API-VOTE (Asian & Affliations: Coalition Opposed to Additional can ensure accountability in the redistricting pro- I will address issues such as surprise billing & cess. Gerrymandering is one of my top issues, and clearer price transparency in our healthcare costs. Pacific Island Languages) Spending and Taxes (COAST) I promise to uphold the voter-approved redistricting In May of 2018 Issue 1 was passed over- Candidate did not respond to questions Q3:

6 WWW.LWVCINCINNATI.ORG STATE OFFICE CANDIDATES Chris Monzel continued LWV, ACLU, & AARP), and still passed the House resolve the damage done to our electoral process not any unelected bureaucrat. Ohio’s 28-day along partisan lines. Universal mail-in ballots and by money. window for no fault absentee voting and in person whelmingly by the voters of Ohio. Ohio is the first multiple county ballot drop-off boxes at no cost to Q2: As a pharmacist, I have seen several prob- voting, which exceeds most in the U.S., already state in the nation to draw congressional districts voters are reasonable, safe, and logical approach- lems with our health-care system. Almost all are prevent “crises that impair the right and equal ac- using a hybrid of state legislators and a state com- es to supplement in-person voting during crises. rooted in a for-profit corporate system. The least- cess to vote.” We have used federal money to help mission. I was supportive of Issue 1 which was Q2: Medicare-for-all, in the simplest terms. There worst scenario I see for our health-care system is local boards prepare for in person voting this fall. approved to combat gerrymandering & establish- is already a bill stuck in committee in the House some form of universal Medicare. This will present Q2: We have already acted in the House this ing fair districts. As your State Representative for (HB292, introduced 6/19/19) that sets out a state new problems, but will resolve the main problem: session to greatly expand the use of telehealth House District 28, I will ensure that these voter- funded program that would replace the exist- health care for profit - a system which benefits the opportunities and to end the practice of “surprise approved bi-partisan redistricting reforms are fully ing medicare/medicaid in the state and expand rich. One of the six reasons for our constitution billing” from non-network providers. More needs implemented and carried out fairly for our citizens. coverage to all in Ohio. With this, total costs to listed in the preamble is “...promote the general to be done to expand scope of practice to safely Q4: As County Commissioner, in a bi-partisan individuals would be reduced, equal access to welfare...”. I feel it’s time to do so. allow intermediate healthcare professionals to effort, I helped create the Hamilton County Office quality healthcare could be greatly improved, and Q3: Passage of provisions of the AACA would provide services at lower cost. of Re-entry. Connecting with community resources by cutting out insurance companies, money spent resolve these issues. Presently, 90% of American Q3: I dispute the premise that the current system such as employment, housing, and health care, can actually go towards care, not lining executive citizens do not have a say in the policy-making creates “gerrymandering”. Voters have largely can be very challenging for men & women being pockets. of our government (see: “Corruption Is Legal in segregated themselves along a rural/suburban/ released from incarceration. The Office of Re-entry Q3: After the ACLU and LWV backed Ohio A. America” video on my web site). The Ranked urban divide. The convoluted redistricting reforms connects those returning citizens to resources Philip Randolph Institute v. Smith lawsuit challeng- Choice Voting provision of the AACA would greatly approved by voters will be followed, but I expect & helps them navigate the reentry process, thus ing districting that created a 12-4 GOP advantage aid in this area. AACA passage must occur at local no significant changes at the end of the day. increasing public safety, reducing recidivism & in Ohio (resulting in them winning more seats than and state levels and then escalate to the federal Q4: The Ohio Innocence Project and the Ohio saving taxpayers dollars. I’ll work to expand this their proportion of total votes) was found to be a level (such as occurred with Women’s Suffrage, Justice and Policy Center will attest that no one program across Ohio. political question by the SCOTUS, we’re no better Civil Rights, and other democracy-oriented move- has championed these reforms more than I have. off than a decade ago. The only way to fight this ments). We have worked to compensate the wrongfully OHIO STATE REP - DISTRICT 29 oppression is to beat a rigged system and elect Q4: “Defund the police” is a terrible catch phrase. convicted, reduce the chance of mistaken lineup candidates with enough backbone to see democ- “Reallocation of funds” doesn’t capture the head- identification, and offer reduced time to persons (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) racy win. This isn’t a partisan issue, it’s democracy lines as well, but it better exemplifies how I feel. taking job training and education projects while in at risk. Being a police officer may be the hardest job there prison. I support HB 1, granting additional flexibility Candidate did not respond as of print date Q4: I am a supporter of the #8cantwait campaign is in our country. Ensuring that only the best attain on sealing records, and SB 3, reducing most drug which advocates for immediate implementation the position of a police officer is of paramount im- possession charges from to unclassified of 8 researched-backed methods that could be portance, and may in the long run reduce the need . Harrison T. enacted at the departmental policy level for cities. for use of force in many situations. However, some Stanley (Write-in) Beyond that, I am a proponent for a statewide li- humans will always deviate from proper social Independent censing system for law enforcement, similar to the behavior where use of force is warranted. OHIO STATE REP - DISTRICT 31 existing systems for dozens of other professional careers. An armed police officer requires less (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) training and accountability than my barber, there’s obviously something wrong with that. Republican Democrat

Website: http://writeinstanley29.com OHIO STATE REP - DISTRICT 30 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WRITE- (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) IN-Harrison-Stanley-for-Ohios-29th-House-Dis- trict-106565821110321 Tom Roll Twitter: twitter.com/writeinSTANLEY Not Identified http://facebook.com/bill.seitz Occupation: Published research archaeologist, Facebook: Website: http://www.brigidkelly.com Attorney certified electrical technician, currently working Occupation: Facebook: http://facebook.com/brigidkellyohio B.A., University of Cincinnati; J.D., towards my degrees in Archaeology and Anthro- Education: Twitter: twitter.com/brigidekelly University of Cincinnati pology at the University of Cincinnati. Occupation: State Representative, OH-31 Com- Education: July 2020 Shaffer Honors College of Experience: See “qualifications” below munications Director, UFCW Local 700 Conservative Leadership 2016-present University of Cincinnati Political Philosophy: Education: MA, University of Cincinnati (Human 2014-2016 West Suffolk College Endorsements: , Ohio Resources) BSBA, Xavier University (Entrepre- Website: http://tomroll.wixsite.com/ohrep Experience: Held multiple elected executive posi- Education Association neurial Studies/Marketing) Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Tom-Roll- tions in non-profit organisations and clubs. Formal Affliations: Western Economic Council, West- Current State Representative (run- for-Ohio-State-Representative-30th-District- Experience: education in legal compliance (archaeological wood-Cheviot Kiwanis Club, Westwood First Pres- ning for third term); Former member, Norwood City 2020-108823350884858/?modal=admin_todo_tour curation and workplace health and safety). byterian Church, American Legislative Exchange Council; More than a decade of experience fighting Occupation: Pharmacist (retired) Political Philosophy: I am an American first, Council, Green Township Republican Club, Delhi for hardworking people, their families, and our Education: Oak Hills High School - 1969 Univer- an Ohioan second, and a political independent Historical Society communities sity of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy - 1980 third. Growing up in an active-duty military fam- Political Philosophy: Putting families first and Experience: This is my first attempt at running for Candidate’s Question Responses: ily I learned that honor, duty, and integrity are politics last. a political office. Q1: Only the legislature may change the date, important above all else. I’m not looking to launch time, and manner of holding an election – certainly Endorsements: SEIU District 1199; Equality a political career, I’m just trying to serve our state Political Philosophy: One’s ends where and our fellow citizens the way I know how, by do- the next individual’s begins. This is a simple phi- ing what ought to be done. Until all of our people losophy, but difficult in practice. are treated equally with dignity and compassion by Endorsements: I claim no endorsements from WHY SHOULD YOU VOTE? our government, I’ll keep fighting. any politically oriented group. Affliations: Ohio ACLU - Member Society for Affliations: None Your Vote Can Be Powerful! American Archaeology - Member Archaeological Candidate’s Question Responses: Lyndon Johnson once said that the vote is, “…the most powerful Institute of America - Member Phi Delta Theta Q1: Our electoral process is broken. It is sys- - Member Liberal Gun Club - Member National temically corrupted by the influence of money. instrument known to man.” But to be powerful, it has to be used by the African-American Gun Association - Member Reducing the influence of money in politics is people…Elected officials may or may not listen to our concerns Candidate’s Question Responses: my campaign platform. I intend on doing this by Voting gives you the credibility to make your Q1: Firstly I would challenge HB680. This bill introducing to the General Assembly as many but they value our vote. when introduced went through the House’s State provisions as possible found within the model concerns a top priority for legislators. and Local Government Committee, had a single legislation known as the American Anti Corruption But if voting does not matter to you, then you certainly won’t matter supporter, overwhelming opposition (by multiple Act (AACA) - see https://anticorruptionact.org/ voter advocate organizations including the Ohio whats-in-the-act/ . In doing so I hope to repair and to politicians.

7 WWW.LWVCINCINNATI.ORG STATE OFFICE CANDIDATES Brigid Kelly continued as any other public meeting (including schedul- Occupation: Ohio Realtor; Ohio Legislator; certi- recidivism; Align work of Judges, Prosecutors and ing and availability of records). We should work in fied Ohio Notary Public; Business and education Public defenders to eliminate “hurry up’ plea bar- Cincinnati; Ohio Education Association; UFCW a bipartisan way to create fair maps that can be consultant gaining; Require documentation and reporting of Local 75; Cincinnati AFL-CIO; OCSEA; AFSCME; approved by a majority of both parties, instead of Education: Woodward HS; Knoxville disparities in sentencing for like crimes; Dismantle Planned Parenthood; Ohio Federation of Teach- citizens having to go through multiple sets of maps College,(HBCU) Knoxville TN; undergrad; Uni- the the use of For-Profit Private Prison System ers; Cincinnati Women’s Political Caucus; The in the next decade. versity of Cincinnati BS Marketing UC College of Corporations which incentivize incarceration. Matriots; UAW-CAP Council; International Union of Q4: Criminal justice reform is necessary and Business; MBA Operating Engineers; OAPSE; 1889 Friends of the overdue-our justice system should work the same Experience: Corporate; CG&E; CINergy;(Duke; Dadrien Sentinels; NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio way for everyone, regardless of race or income. Exec Director MBEMP (Cin USA Chamber) ; in- Affliations: Member, United Food and Commer- Washington Folks are in jail who shouldn’t necessarily be, structor NKU, COEHS; TMC grad inst.; community cial Workers Union Democrat spending more time than they often should; then, council frm VP; various boards of directors; former Candidate’s Question Responses: they have too many challenges finding work and Rec commissioner ; education consultant; current Q1: Elected officials should be passing legisla- building a better life. Jails should not have to be legislator, Mother; G Scout tion that makes voting more accessible, not less. used as places for detox or rehab. The system of Political Philosophy: That our Nation was estab- We should pass automatic . cash bail should be eliminated (or changed) as it lished to be a democracy to create opportunities There should be more drop boxes for ballots and can be an impediment for low-level offenders be- for life progress for individuals and families. All expanded access for in-person early voting. The ing able to get out. opportunities should be for all Americans regard- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ state should have an online application for absen- less of differences such race or physical character- Dadrien-Washington-for-State-Representa- tee ballots; postage on absentee applications and istics, religion, sexuality, gender identity, et al. That tive-106793940764691/about/ ballot returns should be paid. Absentee ballots OHIO STATE REP - DISTRICT 32 justice should be for all regardless. Occupation: I am a security contractor with a postmarked on Election Day should be accepted. (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) Endorsements: Equality Cincinnati PAC; OEA; secret clearance so I can not or allow to explain what I do for my country. Q2: We need ensure that people in our state have Catherine D. Emily’s List; The Matriots; CWPC; Ohio Society access to quality, affordable health care. A first of CPAs; Ohio Assn of Plumbers and Pipe-fitters Education: Associate degree in Technical and step should be declaring racism a public health Ingram PCE ; HCDC; Cincinnati AFL-CIO Labor Council; Network support. crisis (and following through on ten action items Democrat Emily’s List; NARAL Pro-Choice; OCSEA/AFSC- Experience: Security Guard Government contrac- in the resolution). The state should make more ME Local 11; Local 4; Planned Parenthood; UFCW tor Computer analyst widely available implicit bias training for its employ- 75; HCDC; OFT; CFT; ; Gr Cincinnati UAW CAP Political Philosophy: We are Better together! ees and contractors. Ohio should also focus and Council; Senator Sherrod Brown; IBEW; CDP; OH Affliations: Former CYC Mentor invest more in mitigating the social determinants of Legislative Black Caucus Candidate’s Question Responses: health (like access to health care, healthy foods, Affliations: CABR, Cincinnati Ambassador; NAR; Q1: First, I would extend early voting out from 28 good jobs, healthy environment). Website: http://www.ingramforthepeople.com / OH Realtors; Girl Scouts of Western Ohio; CWPC; to 40 days. Next, polling locations would open for Q3: Redistricting should be a transparent process www.cathyingram..comom Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Mt. Auburn 24 hours on election day, because I believe that all that ensures voters pick their elected officials in- Facebook: http://cathyingram Community council; MLK Corridor Steering Com- voters should have access to vote at their polling stead of the other way around. Meetings related to Twitter: twitter.com/cingram32 mittee; Uptown Neighborhoods group; Women locations without being constricted by time. redistricting should conform to the same standards in Government;Ohio Legislative Black Caucus; Q2: I propose a tiered level health care system. National Council of State Legislators; Ohio School Tier level 1 may include free or $20-$25 health Boards Assn. urgent care clinics operated by students who are WHY SHOULD YOU VOTE? VOTING CONNECTS US Candidate’s Question Responses: practicing medicine. Q1: We must make sure that all of our Emergency Q3: What will you do to combat gerrymandering The simple act of voting gives us a connection to our community response systems are aligned and prepared to re- and ensure voter-approved redistricting reforms and the decisions that affect all of us. In 1835 Alexis de Tocqueville act as a whole to expose and deny any Pandemic are implemented? specifically on a national, state, and local level. Q4: I favor Medication-Assisted (MAT), public wrote Democracy in America giving three good reasons to vote Coordination of services and resources must be in defense reform, and drug law reform. place and prepared at all times. Our ability to vote that are still valid today. by mail or in person should be expanded. More drop boxes. We must require systems’ account- OHIO STATE REP - DISTRICT 33 He called voting a “ritual observance” that fosters patriotism. ability for safety for all electors. We must demand (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) This is true patriotism--informed, thoughtful voting on issues- transparency in how a future event will be expedi- tiously managed. Democrat and for candidates that will represent us best. Research your Q2: Part of the silver lining of the Pandemic is that it has exposed systemic inequities which have candidates, learn about the issues, demand true and civil debate always existed in our country. As evidenced by and then cast YOUR vote in confidence. the disproportionate mortality of black and brown people due in part to poor healthcare access despite your economic status and poverty to Second, Tocqueville reminds us that voting combats an apathy compound it. Medical research must focus on how that destroys the political process. The people that tell you your to eliminate disparities. Preventive care must ad- Website: http://votedenson.com vote doesn’t matter are depending on you to believe them and dress the individual and should be available to all Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/VoteDenson/ at minimal or no costs. Investments in prevention Twitter: twitter.com/sedrickdenson then stop caring about what you can do. Keeping voters away for will save us. Occupation: Partner with 4CI Community Engage- from the ballot box is a common strategy in many locations. If you Q3: My first voice is for the sake of my constitu- ment Consultant ents and to ensure that that can help the lead to Education: Attended University of Cincinnati BA give up, if you don’t vote, you’re giving more power to these the best for all Ohioans. It will be important for me Organizational Leadership people. and my colleagues to know and adhere to what is Experience: Served as Chief of Staff to Council- required for formulation and function of the “com- man, Wendell Young with City of Cincinnati, SW mittee” and the ensuing process to draw district Ohio Director for Ohio Environmental Council, Finally, Tocqueville tells us that voting is about stirring the lines. The make-up of the participants will be very Outreach Director for For Our Future, interests of the populace for their locale. To be effective citizens important and I expect to argue as to how they Political Philosophy: Leaving politics out of how address the demographics of the entire state. I am we value people. of our country we must first be active citizens in our community. By pushing for a complete Census count of Ohio and Endorsements: Hamilton becoming involved in elections, we become interested and involved 32. County Democratic Party Ohio Environmental in our which has long-lasting and direct impacts Q4: Complete bail reform; Alternatives to incar- Council ( More to come) local government, ceration for low level offenders; Elimination of mini- Affliations: National Action Network - Board on state and national politics. mum sentencing; Focus on rehabilitation through Member NAACP - Member Urban League Young meaningful programming for reentry to decrease Professionals - Member African American Cham- ber of Commerce

8 WWW.LWVCINCINNATI.ORG STATE OFFICE CANDIDATES Sedrick Denson continued worth doing right. You can do the right thing, or the Sharon L. Kennedy Government Accountability (anti-corruption) and 1 engagement in Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, all wrong thing but the worse thing is to do nothing Candidate did not respond as of print date Candidate’s Question Responses: at all. during period of 2012-2015; International Election Q1: In these troubling times facing our nation, we Endorsements: Right to Life, Police Chief Village Observer in Arab Republic of Egypt for 3 engage- are tasked with finding ways to make sure state of Woodlawn John O’Donnell ments in 2014-2015; Secretary of State of Ohio laws and policies are fair. One of the most funda- Affliations: ProKids, North East Rep.Women Candidate did not respond as of print date 2007-2011 (first female elected); Franklin County mental and easiest thing we can do is make make Club, Woodlawn Community Improve Corporation, Common Pleas Court Judge 2000-2005; Ohio voting accessible to all. What needs to be in place Active Woodlawn Inc. Secretary of State’s office deputy director and OHIO STATE SUPREME COURT - legal counsel 1983-1987; legislative are policies that ensure no matter what crises we Candidate’s Question Responses: aide and committee secretary 1978-1981, Member are faced with, all elections are protected for vot- Q1: Many depend on the US mail, so during these COURT OF APPEALS ers to have safe and fair processes for all to vote. of 5 state/local boards: Ohio Student Loan Com- times I would have more temporary help added to (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) mission early 1990’s, Franklin County Board of Q2: Solutions for addressing our healthcare US mail service. Also have the mail service to stay system have always been a priority. Healthcare Salary: $164,000 Elections 1997; Ohio Cultural Facilities Commis- open 24/7 to ensure all mail is delivered on time. Term: 6 years, commencing 1/2/21 sion 2011-2012; Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, in my opinion is something that should not have The counting of voted to be extended until the next space for politics but unfortunately have controlled Responsibilities: Constitutional court of judicial Marriage & Family Therapist Board 2012-2014; morning around 5 or 6:o’clock. The board of Elec- Central Ohio Transit Authority the process. Simply put, I believe all Ohioans review. tion to hire more help and extended hours also on Family: Married since 1978 to attorney Rick L. should have access to affordable healthcare that For more information about judicial candidates election day. Special bus service on election day Brunner from Columbiana County, Ohio, 3 adult addresses all families. The right to affordable visit: JudicialVotesCount.org to and from polls. children and 5 grandchildren with another on the healthcare is the right thing to do and something Q2: The cost of medication in the USA is a health way; 2 rescue dogs that party affiliation should not have a role in. Questions We Asked: care issue especially for our senior citizens. Many Q1: List your judicial experience (courts and Affiliations: 2008 John F. Kennedy Profile in Q3: Gerrymandering has been a major issue in times their pills are broken in half to make them Courage Award Recipient for work as Ohio’s Ohio. Ensuring that voters have to opportunity years). last until they receive the next months social Q2: What about your non-judicial legal experience 52nd Secretary of State – https://www.jfklibrary. to vote for the best representation is extremely security check. Many must make the decision to org/events-and-awards/profile-in-courage-award/ important to ensuring fair elections. I will continue qualifies you to be a judge? buy food or their medication. I would look into the Q3: Why are you running for this particular court award-recipients/jennifer-brunner-2008; current to support all efforts to ensure Hamilton County Board Chair, The Legacy Fund of the Columbus method used when an insurance company pays seat? and all Ohio voters have fair districts. I will also Foundation, supporting central Ohio LGBTQ+ for a drug it is much less than when an individual Responses trimmed to 500 characters. continue to commit to working with parters who pays for the same drug. I do consider this to be an nonprofit organizations; former board member of are working for fair districts and work to purpose inequality in the healthcare system. -based Center for Community Solutions legislation that support those efforts. Q3: I will push for a fairer distribution percentage (research and advocacy on health policy) 2012- Q4: Criminal justice reform is something we have by voters in district regardless of party affiliation. 2019; American, Ohio and Columbus Bar Associa- a lot of work to do in order to be a state where Q4: The policies around criminal justice reform tions; American Judges Association; Oxfam Sisters people are treated fairly. I support policies that will is correcting some social economic conditions in of the Planet Ambassador; Member of US Global give individuals the opportunity that be faced with our every day society. racism, income inequality,a Leadership Coalition Ohio Advisory Committee; religious affiliations: Catholic and United Church of a system that treats them fairly and gives them a fairer justice system from the bottom up. The Christ (protestant) honest chance as a returning citizen. We have the violence that is condoned within our systems must Endorsements: Cleveland Construction and opportunity to allow citizens to return to society be addressed. R evaluate how we appoint lawyers and provide them with resources and options that Building Trades Council; SEIU Local 11199; for those who cannot afford a lawyer. We need to Email: [email protected] gives them a sense of dignity and pride to be a Communication Workers of America District 4; revisit the rules around our parole system. Website: http://www.jenniferbrunner.com productive citizen. This area is a priority for me. Ohio Federation of Teachers, Bar Association Social Media: Rated-2002 Highly Recommended, Bar Associa- https://www.facebook.com/BrunnerCommittee/ and tion Rated-2014 Highly Recommended Mary L. Hill OHIO STATE SUPREME COURT - https://www.facebook.com/Justice-for-the-People- COURT OF APPEALS Judge-Jennifer-Brunner-for-Ohio-Supreme- Candidate’s Question Responses: Republican Court-101751074823700/ Q1: Judge, Tenth District Court of Appeals, elected (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) https://twitter.com/JenniferBrunner 2014, reelected without opposition 2016 Salary: $164,000 https://www.instagram.com/jenniferlbrunner/ • Serve as one of eight judges in jurisdiction of Term: 6 years, commencing 1/1/21 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-brun- 1.2 million people reviewing cases filed as of right Responsibilities: Constitutional court of judicial ner-7584153 from lower courts at county and municipal level review. Occupation: Judge, Ohio Tenth District Court of (civil and felony and cases, probate, For more information about judicial candidates Appeals family law and administrative law), state court of visit: JudicialVotesCount.org Education: J.D. Capital University Law School, claims cases, administrative law decisions and Website: http://votemaryhill.com Order of the Curia; B.S. Sociology-Gerontology, holding original jurisdiction in government-related Facebook: http://(18)Mary L.Hill cases. Questions We Asked: Miami University, Cum Laude twitter.com/MaryRep33 • Participate in three-judge panels that hear oral Twitter: Q1: List your judicial experience (courts and Work Experience: Court of Appeals Judge since Seasonal Income tax prepare argum Occupation: years). 2014; 17 years private law practice, during period Completed three years of college at Q2: My 17 years private practice experience with Education: Q2: What about your non-judicial legal experience of 1987 through 2014 when not in elected public Raymond Walters College people from all walks of life has helped me better qualifies you to be a judge? service (founded what was initially home-based 15 years in Insurance industry, 14 understand how the law affects people, in a wide Experience: Q3: Why are you running for this particular court law firm in 1988 with 3 small children at home); years in Financial industry, 11 years as payroll variety of life situations. To be a lawyer is a calling seat? USAID Rule of Law Expert for 4 engagements director/benefits manager in Republic of Serbia on Judicial Reform and to serve society and to uphold and protect the Responses trimmed to 500 characters. Political Philosophy: Anything worth doing is

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9 WWW.LWVCINCINNATI.ORG STATE OFFICE CANDIDATES Jennifer Brunner continued Q2: For more than two decades, I have dedicated my career to public service. Before becoming a rule of law. I have worked for clients ranging from judge, I had served as chief legal counsel to the economically disadvantaged single mothers to HOW TO FIND OUT governor, an assistant attorney general, and a one who was running for president (Jerry Brown state government lawyer. Those years in public in 1992). ABOUT JUDICIAL CANDIDATES service are critical to my understanding of state My private law practice experience includes trial laws, my adherence to constitutional limitations, and appellate work for clients in common pleas and my commitment to careful and efficient deci- Voters often don’t have much information about judicial candidates. Because court. sion making on behalf of all Ohioans. most citizens do not routinely interact with judges in their communities, they I love the law, I love Ohio and I enjoy helping Q3: I also have legal experience in the private sector, people. I am privileged, having traveled to every tend to know very little about how judges conduct themselves in the course having worked in a law firm county in this state when I served as Secretary of doing their jobs. In addition, state rules do not allow judicial candidates to Q3: I first aspired to be a justice because it offers of State, to have worked with Ohio’s 88 county interesting, challenging, and meaningful work that discuss their views on controversial issues because judges must be impartial boards of elections as we together served Ohio- serves the public interest. I aspire to be reelected on the bench. It is important for voters to understand the role of the courts and ans. to the office because I want to continue that work, I chose to run for the Ohio Supreme Court for the important qualities to consider when evaluating judicial candidates. both on and off the bench. As a justice, I am able three reasons: First, I want to be a part of a court not only to bring attention to needs within the To learn about candidates for judge in your area consider reading candidates’ that ensures that the first decision interpreting the legal profession, the judiciary, and the public as campaign literature, visiting campaign websites, and talking with people who state constitution’s new provisions for fair districts a whole, but also to advocate for change to meet for Congress and the Ohio General Assembly. know the candidates, including practicing attorneys. The League of Women those needs. Voters of Ohio again this year joins the Ohio State Bar Association, the Bliss Judi French Institute for Applied Politics at the University of Akron, the Ohio Newspaper OHIO APPELLATE COURT - COURT Association and Ohio Broadcasters Association in a statewide, nonpartisan, OF APPEALS - DISTRICT 1 online judicial voter’s guide at www.judicialvotescount.org. (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) In order to make a decision, when voting on judicial candidates, consider the Salary: $164,000 answers to the following questions: Term: 6 years, commencing 1/2/21 To what extent has the candidate practiced in the area(s) of law the court Responsibilities: Constitutional court of judicial review. handles? Email: [email protected] For more information about judicial candidates What work or other experience has the candidate had that will particularly Website: http://JusticeJudiFrench.com; http:// visit: JudicialVotesCount.org qualify the candidate to perform the duties of a judge on this court? FriendsofFrench.com What is the candidate’s legal philosophy? Political philosophy? Social Media: http://Facebook.com/JusticeJudi- Questions We Asked: French Q1: What kinds of policies, if any, will you pursue Consider the candidate’s integrity, judicial temperament, and level of Occupation: Justice, Ohio Supreme Court to promote social and racial justice in our com- commitment to public service and the administration of justice. Education: B.A. (Political Science); M.A. (History); munity? Also, consider who is paying for any advertising about any particular judicial J.D. (Law with honors), The Q2: Would you approve requests for no-knock election. For our democracy to function, judges must carry out their tasks Work Experience: Justice, Ohio Supreme Court warrants from law enforcement? If so, what con- (2013-present); Judge, Tenth District Court of siderations influence your decision? impartially and independently. Judges’ decisions should not follow public Appeals (2004-2012); Chief Legal Counsel to the Q3: How will you work to provide all defendants opinion or promote special interests or even reflect their personal Ohio Governor (2002-2004); Assistant Attorney coming through your courtroom equal treatment, beliefs. Judges’ decisions should be based on facts and law. This judicial General/Chief Counsel to the Attorney General regardless of race, gender, ability to pay, or mental impartiality protects fair trials and upholds the rule of law. of Ohio (1997-2002); Chief Legal Counsel, Ohio status? Environmental Protection Agency (1993-1997); As- 500 character limit for each response sociate Counsel, Steelcase, Inc. (1993); Associate, Porter Wright Law Firm (1988-1993). Ginger Bock PAC; CWA Local 4400; Equality Cincinnati PAC; violate the Canons. Generally, I have read that Family: Married with two children and two grand- Greater Cincinnati Building Trades; IBEW Local no-knock warrants disproportionately affect minori- children 212; Ironworkers Local 44; Ohio AFSCME Power ties. It is the responsibility of those in authority Affiliations: Court Liaison, Ohio Access to Justice In Action; OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4; Plumbers and to investigate whether disparities exist and work Foundation Board; Volunteer, Franklin County Chil- Pipefitters Local 392; Sheet Metal Workers Local toward eliminating inequalities. dren’s Services College Bound Program; Member, Union 24; United Food and Commercial Workers Q3: All parties—criminal and civil—deserve equal Federal Appellate Rules Committee; Member, First Local 75 and respectful treatment. When elected, I will: 1. Community Church; Member, OSU Moritz College Affiliations: NAACP (Lifetime Member); Cin- Attend, and require my staff to attend, implicit bias of Law National Council cinnati Bar Association (Member); American training to ensure that unconscious biases do not Endorsements: Ohio Fraternal Order of Police; Website: http://www.gingerforjudge.com Constitution Society (Member); National Associa- affect decisions. 2. Encourage the public to watch Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC; Ohio Farm Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GingerFor- tion of Women Lawyers (Member); Finneytown oral arguments to ensure that judges are treating Bureau AGGPAC; NFIB Ohio; Affiliated Construc- Judge/ Elementary Parent Teacher Association (Chair of counsel and parties respectfully. 3. Recruit staff tion Trades Ohio (ACT Ohio); Ohio State Medical Twitter: twitter.com/gingerforjudge the Grants Committee) with different life experiences than me. 4. Deliber- Association PAC, Bar Association Ratings-“Highly Occupation: Staff Attorney for Judge Thomas Political Party Affiliation: Democrat ately think through every decision to ensure that it Recommended”; 2014 “Highly Recommended” by is based solely on the facts and the law. the Ohio State Bar Association Commission on Ju- Beridon. Candidate’s Question Responses: dicial Candidates; 2010 “Highly Recommended” by Education: J.D. University of Cincinnati College of Q1: 1. Advocate for a statewide database of arrest the Columbus Bar Association Judicial Committee Law, Summa Cum Laude. B.A. Miami University, and sentencing data with demographic informa- Russell J. Mock Cum Laude. tion, which would identify racial and other dispari- Candidate’s Question Responses: Experience: My primary focus has been appel- ties. 2. Recruit staff from different races, ethnici- Q1: late advocacy. I have argued before the Supreme ties, religions, experiences, and income levels. 3. – Justice, Ohio Supreme Court 2013 – present Court of Ohio, the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Attend implicit bias training regularly and require – Appointed January 2013; elected November Appeals, and multiple Ohio Courts of Appeals. my staff to do the same. 4. Develop a program 2014. I currently serve as the Staff Attorney for Judge to match low income litigants with attorneys who – Serve on seven-member court with statewide Thomas Beridon. want appellate experience—with a mentoring jurisdiction over all legal matters, including dis- Family: Married with two children (6 and 4) and system—so that all low-income litigants may have cretionary and non-discretionary appeals, original two rescue dogs. legal counsel. actions, death-penalty appeals, and disciplinary Website: http://www.judgerussellmock.com Endorsements: Hamilton Co. Democratic Party; Q2: Appellate court judges do not issue search matters. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ Sen. Sherrod Brown;1889 Friends of the Senti- warrants. Moreover, the Ohio Judicial Canons – Serve as frequent presenter before high school, JudgeMock/?ref=bookmarks nels; Bold New Democracy; Cinci AFL-CIO Labor prohibit judicial candidates from making pledges college, law school, legal professional, and general Twitter: twitter.com/judgemock Council; Cinci Federation of Teachers; Cinci UAW about issues that may appear before the Court. I public audiences on matters of access to justice, Occupation: Presiding and Administrative Judge, civic education, law, and campaign policy. CAP Council; Cinci Women’s Political Caucus believe that answering this specific question will

10 WWW.LWVCINCINNATI.ORG STATE OFFICE CANDIDATES Russell J. Mock continued nati Bar Association, Ohio Judicial Conference, plished by fully and fairly considering each case of the law. Each case is unique. Each person Ohio Courts of Appeals Judges Association, that comes before me strictly on the merits, and deserves--and is entitled to receive--full and fair First District Court of Appeals Ohio Commission on Professionalism, Advisory never saying anything that might give someone consideration. Education: B.A. The University of Dayton J.D. Pet- Committee of Court Security to the Ohio Supreme the impression that their wrongs are not address- Defendants convicted of a crime are entitled tit College of Law, Ohio Northern University Q3: Court, Judicial Ethics, Professionalism & Diversity able, their needs are not respected, and their to appeal his or her conviction to the court of ap- Experience: I have been a judge for 16 years and Committee, Grants Committee for the Cincinnati humanity not valued. peals without cost. In the 4 years I have been the have over 64,000 cases of judicial experience. In Bar Foundation Judges that serve on the state appeals court presiding judge of the court of appeals, 200 de- 24 years of practicing law, I had over 150 criminal Q2: are not authorized to approve search warrants fendants have received representation appointed and civil jury trials as a judge, prosecutor and at- Candidate’s Question Responses: of any kind. R.C. 2933.21 limits that authority by the court at no cost to them. The court works torney. I have sat as a judge on the Ohio Supreme Q1: The work I do on a daily basis is focused on to certain judges. While it might seem attractive closely with many organizations to help meet the Court. seeking justice in each case I consider. The most to make some general comments here on the needs of those outside the area of criminal law. Endorsements: Hamilton County Republican important thing I can do is to ensure that every subject, it would be irresponsible and unethical for And over 16 years, I have retained and developed Party person in our community feels like they have equal me to do so. I do not have the luxury of being able a staff who share my desire for equal treatment for Affliations: Ohio State Bar Association, Cincin- access to the courthouse. That can be accom- to make broad statements about entire categories everyone.

HAMILTON COUNTY OFFICE CANDIDATES Affliations: Northeast Hamilton County Repub- Twitter: twitter.com/DrNajoli Candidate’s Question Responses: COUNTY COMMISSIONER lican Club; Hamilton County Republican Party Occupation: As an educator, I teach International Q1: As I crisscrossed the county petitioning for Salary: $96,000 Leadership Council; Portman for Senate Cam- Business and Global Issues at Indiana Wes- signatures, I heard repeatedly from many that Term: 4 years paign & Chabot for Congress Campaign. leyan University. As a public servant, I serve the we deserve a better government. Our residents Responsibilities: Exercises financial control of developmentally disabled and homeless. In 2015 I recognize that government is supposed to be for County expenditures; authorizes public works; Candidate’s Question Responses: Q1:It has become clear that the relationship won the CBC Forty Under 40 award. I am a father, the people, of the people, and by the people. I purchases land and buildings; lets ; plans between the city and the county has deteriorated friend, and futurist. have outlined a very comprehensive, download- and administers welfare. The Board of County significantly, which only serves to stifle our ability Education: I have a Bachelor of Arts degree - able plan at drnajoli.com/platform. In a nutshell, Commissioners also appoints other officials to to grow. We’ve seen this when it comes to MSD Economics and Commerce (Nairobi U., 2000); it is an audacious effort branded BETGOV – a operate various departments within the county. and now most recently as it relates to the Banks two Masters degrees - Organizational Leadership combination of the words ‘better’ and ‘government’ project. It is my belief that new leadership and a (Regent U., 2004) and Advanced Leadership Stud- for Brilliance, Efficiency, Transparency, Growth, Questions We Asked: fresh perspective is required to get this relation- ies (IWU, 2009); and Doctoral degree – Organiza- Ownership, and Vision. Q1: How would you develop a constructive part- ship back on track and I would propose setting up tional Leadership (IWU, 2012). Q2: I will propose a Hamilton Entrepreneurial & nership between Hamilton County and the City of a joint strategic planning committee comprised of Experience: Serving students for over 20 years Economic Drive (HEED). It will have two vibrant Cincinnati? key elected officials and staff. shaped my humility and empathy. Serving the de- components: 1. I will champion entrepreneur- Q2: What will you do to support a vibrant economy Q2: Economic growth of Hamilton County is at the velopmentally disabled and homeless for over 15 ship through the creation of an Office of Resident in our area? center of my campaign. At this moment, Hamilton years refined my resilience and maturity. Serving Advancement through Networked Growth, Entre- Q3: What would you do to improve storm water County is in the midst of a financial crisis that has as a coach for the past 5 years shaped my authen- preneurial Creativity, and Investment in Neighbor- management and lead abatement? been exacerbated due to COVID-19. In order for ticity and niceness. hoods for Commercial Innovation (ORANGECIN- Q4: What kinds of policies, if any, will you pursue us to get our budget back on track and inspire Political Philosophy: Basic to all solutions is the CI). 2. I will advance a groundbreaking initiative to promote social and racial justice in our com- growth, we need to fundamentally change how we need for a new way of thinking that is wisdom- to be named Hamilton Economic Reinvestment munity? look at our county finances. A big part of this is get- based. Hamilton County needs a new voice that Action for Local Disbursement (HERALD). See my 500 character limit for each response ting underutilized assets, such as Paul Brown Sta- will bring the voices of common residents into platform agenda: drnajoli.com/planks dium, off the county books so we have resources County government. My doctoral study researched Q3: I have stated clearly that the Metropolitan to invest in infrastructure and other core services. COMMENCING 1/2/2021 193 carefully selected leaders and discovered that Sewer District (MSD) must be transformed into Q3: We have a Storm Water District and oversight wisdom and citizenship behavior are related. As a Major Success Demonstration (MSD). See my (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) committee, but this group lacks funding of any Commissioner, I will call for us to move forward in 5-point SEWER strategy by searching YouTube for significance to take on projects beyond inspection creating jobs, be first in safety, and lead into the Andy Black and maintenance of the program. I would push for ‘Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) VERGE’. Lead, Republican future. I am Independent and not beholden to any particularly in home environments, is an emer- a level of funding to initiate the creation of plans political party interests. for addressing water quality especially for new gency scenario. I will ensure that we are prepared Endorsements: I am fiercely Independent - the and redevelopment projects. We cannot be caught for every kind of unique scenario by unleashing my first Nonpartisan to ever make it to the ballot for flat-footed if and when federal regulations are Standards, Education, Responsiveness, Volun- Commissioner in Hamilton County’s 230-year enacted to require quality improvements. Once we teers, Execution (SERVE) plan. Search YouTube history. I will serve all of Hamilton County and have a plan, we will the establish priorities moving for ‘Emergency Management VERGE’. not cherry-pick groups or unions like a career forward. Q4: I will fight for people living dangerously on politician. I am a leader of all people. I submitted Q4: It is clear that our community and our nation society’s margins through a County Office for 6,847 signatures for this current run for office. No Website: http://www.BlackForHamiltonCounty.com is engaged in a dialogue about what our society Regional Research on Eliminating Causative Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/Black- should look like moving forward. I believe that as one else has ever done that. Party candidates Tendencies in Individuals with Vulnerability Experi- ForCommish a commissioner, the most effective thing I can submit only 50 signatures. I value the voices of ences (CORRECTIVE). I will bring comfort, relief, Twitter: twitter.com/Black4Commish do is create an environment where people of all the common people on the streets who signed my and hope in a gentler and compassionate manner. Occupation: Senior Vice President backgrounds feel safe and have opportunities to petitions. I will serve all. I will use arts and culture to transform community Serving on the Hamilton County Education: Miami University (Oxford, OH), B.A. succeed. By unlocking funds currently committed Affliations: development through the nation’s first ever Com- Tax Incentive Review Commission (TIRC) since Bellarmine University (Louisville, KY), M.B.A. to the maintenance and operations of underutilized missioner’s Union for Robust Artistic & Cultural January 2019. Served on the WCPO Community Experience: Nearly 20 years of private sector facilities owned by the county (e.g. Paul Brown Yearning (CURACY). I will establish a SEVEN Advisory Board for two years. Soccer coach and experience has prepared me to take on the critical Stadium), we will have the ability to invest in our HILLS LAB (drnajoli.com). tasks of balancing our county’s budget, as well as community. volunteer (Athletic Association, Education Com- generating economic growth and job creation. mission, PTO, Fish fry, Festivals) at St. William Alicia Reece School Parish. Soccer coach at St. Lawrence Political Philosophy: There is no better place Herman J. Najoli Democrat School. Basketball coach at St. William. Track to live in this country than Hamilton County. This and Field Coach at St. Catherine. West End Pride community has provided so much for me, and Youth Soccer Coach for FC Cincinnati. Parent I can’t imagine growing my business and rais- Ambassadors for the Cincinnati Squash Academy ing my kids anywhere else. Having given me so (CSA). Winner of the Forty Under 40 Award (Sep- much, I feel the responsibility to give back. We are tember 2015) hosted by the Cincinnati Business presented with so many opportunities and a bright Courier (CBC). Devoted father and shepherd to future for our community - we just need the right two awesome kids (Son, 14 and daughter, 11). leadership to propel us into an era of growth and Website: http://votealiciareece.com Leader of relief missions to Kenya with my wife of success. Visit www.BlackForHamiltonCounty.com Website: http://drnajoli.com/ Facebook: http://aliciareececountycommissioner 16 years through Maisha Bora (Better Life), a fam- to learn more. Facebook: http://facebook.com/DrNajoliForCom- Twitter: twitter.com/aliciareece ily initiative supported by numerous friends. Endorsements: Congressman Brad Wenstrup missioner/ Occupation: Marketing Consultant Community

11 WWW.LWVCINCINNATI.ORG HAMILTON COUNTY OFFICE CANDIDATES Alicia Reece continued and racial equity. As the president of the Ohio incentives for green infrastructure in construction upon release so that individuals would now have Developer Radio Producer/Host Legislative Black Caucus, I was able to work with projects to help manage storm water better. better skills and more income thus less reason to Education: Graduate- Withrow High School Inter- a bipartisan group of elected officials, community Q4: In May of 2017, The Board of County Com- re-offend. I think the Police Collaborative Review national Studies Academy BS in Mass Communi- leaders, and chiefs of police to get an executive missioners established the Economic Inclusion needs to be funded as a percent of each com- cations from Grambling State University order from the governor for establishing use of Advisory Council in order to assist the Office of munity’s police budget. The city has one and the Experience: Cincinnati City Council & Vice Mayor force standards statewide. We must now enact Economic Inclusion. The advisory council has county should as well. OH State Representative Deputy Director OH these policies into law to show we are serious been instrumental in achieving our goal of diversity Tourism Dept Pres OH Legislative Black Caucus about reform. Accountability is essential to rebuild- and equity integration across all county depart- Founder, OH Voters Bill of Rights Amendment ing trust and cooperation between law enforce- ments. The Board has also moved to declare rac- COUNTY PROSECUTOR Radio Host & Producer Marketing and Branding ment and the community. ism a public health crisis in Hamilton County, and (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) Consultant we have set goals to achieve as we tackle health Salary: $101,271 Political Philosophy: To work to achieve Dr. COMMENCING 1/3/2021 inequities. Term: 4 years Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream - a world where Responsibilities: To investigate and prosecute everyone has an equal and fair opportunity at the (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) Matthew Paul crimes committed within the county, to defend the American Dream I want our county to be vibrant, Denise Driehaus O’Neill county in court, and to give legal advice to county affordable, safe, fair, and inclusive agencies and townships. Endorsements: Laborers 265 Afscme Council 8 Democrat Republican Equality Cincinnati Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley, Questions We Asked: Senator Cecil Thomas, Women Political Caucus Q1: What kinds of policies, if any, will you pursue Pres. Barbara Myers, Former Mayors Mark Mal- to promote social and racial justice in our com- lory, , Former Congressman David munity? Mann, Lincoln Heights Mayor Ruby Kinsey Mum- Q2: What will you do to foster trust with the voters phrey, Woodlawn Mayor Brian Poole, Forest Park Website: http://electmattoneill.com you represent? Mayor Charles Johnson, School Board Members Senior Accountant for Treasury Harriet Russel, Ryan Messer, & Mike Morowski, Website: http://DeniseDriehaus.com Occupation: Q3: What should be considered when determining Protech Home Medical A publicly traded health OH Reps. Sedrick Denson & Cathy Ingram, Coun- Facebook: http://DeniseDriehaus a recommendation for bail? cilman Greg Landsman Twitter: twitter.com/DeniseDriehaus care company Q4: Do you support prosecuting youth accused Affliations: Democrat Party Occupation: Small Business Owner, Public Education: 1980 St Xavier High School 1984 of serious crimes as adults? Please explain how Servant Miami University BS Accounting and Finance 2002 youth should be treated throughout the justice Candidate’s Question Responses: B.A. Miami Xavier University MBA Passed CPA exam 1988 system. Q1: As someone who served three terms on Education: Experience: 4 years Senior Accountant for City Council, I am familiar with how city govern- Experience: I have been a small business owner, 500 character limit for each response Treasury at Protech Home Medical, Wilder, KY ment operates and personally know many of the a state legislator for 8 years, and privileged to Joseph T. Deters 11 years as Senior Accountant Xavier University, people currently serving on council. This gives serve as your county commissioner since 2016. Republican me a unique perspective to see situations from Political Philosophy: Progressive. Practical. Col- Cincinnati, OH 4 Years as Business Manager at both sides in disputes. Also, while I was a state laborative. Chaminade-Julienne High Dayton, OH representative, I had a reputation for reaching Affliations: Democratic Party Political Philosophy: Fiscal Conservative Center Right across the aisle to work with my GOP colleagues. I Candidate’s Question Responses: Cincinnati Right to Life Preferred understand the need to respect diverse voices and Q1: There are many examples of successful Endorsements: the importance of looking for common ground so county-city collaboration, including, the creation of Affliations: St. Cecilia Catholic Church all sides have an impact. the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Program, Candidate’s Question Responses: Q2: The coronavirus has had a severe impact our work to ensure a complete count in the 2020 Q1: One issue seems to be related to employee Website: http://www.joedeters.com on all of us. Our priorities must be to help people census, and our response to COVID-19. The compensation issues. I will focus on trying to make Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/VoteJoeDe- with food and shelter, while assisting businesses county and city aren’t always going to have aligned the compensation issue narrow over a period of ters/ to regain stability and expand jobs. We need a interests, but we will.continue to make progress as time, The result would be regardless of who owns Twitter: twitter.com/VoteJoeDeters comprehensive pro-growth agenda that provides long as leaders on both sides remain focused on and manages the operation, compensation be- Occupation: Hamilton County Prosecutor relief to struggling citizens while rewarding work, accomplishing our common goals. comes less of an issue as time passes. Having not Education: University of Cincinnati (Undergradu- small businesses and economic development. Q2: During COVID-19, The Board of County been on the inside of either the city of county gov- ate), University of Cincinnati College of Law (Law Over the years, I helped expand the convention Commissioners developed grant programs to help ernment before, I don’t have a “ we have always center and build the MLK interchange. I will bring School) done it that way” attitude from either side. together support for similar transformative projects small businesses stay afloat during this difficult Experience: 1992-1999: Hamilton County Pros- Q2:: Support police. When police are told to stand in the future. time. Prior to the crisis, we made an investment ecutor, 1999-2004: Ohio’s 44th Treasurer of State, down, lawlessness takes hold quickly. People get Q3: Residents are tired of politicians bickering in our tourism economy, gaining control of the 2004-Present: Hamilton County Prosecutor shot, buildings burn down, jobs disappear. Voters while their homes are flooded. City and county Millennium Hotel. We also invested in reclaiming Political Philosophy: The responsibility of the officials must remember their first priority is to help brownfields for future development through the need to know that I will not be calling for defunding Prosecuting Attorney is to seek justice in all cases. residents, not protect their turf. As commissioner, I Port. We learned from the last recession, that mak- police. I will be an advocate for getting businesses I take that responsibility seriously and follow it in all would convene a task force representing all sides ing key economic development investments now, open again and fighting against arbitrary rules my dealings. in the stormwater dispute and give it a deadline will put us in a strong position as we recover from shutting down businesses. Taxes in Hamilton Endorsements: I am proud to be endorsed by to issue recommendations. For lead abatement, the COVID-19 slowdown. County have skyrocketed in recent years. I will the Fraternal Order of Police, the Cincinnati Area the Ohio EPA has innovative programs to remove Q3: The Board of County Commissioner assem- oppose future tax increases and try to repeal Board of REALTORS, Cincinnati Right to Life, the lead from childcare centers. I would work with the bled a task force to evaluate how we can better those that should have already expired like Union Hamilton County Republican Party and many other governor to expand these efforts. address storm water runoff in Hamilton County. I Terminal. organizations and individuals. Q4: I have always been a champion for justice am particularly interested in how we can provide Q3: I noticed in Liberty Township and West Affliations: I am a member of the Cincinnati Bar Chester, many subdivisions have retention ponds. Association, National District Attorney’s Associa- Voting with Disability or Confinement I would like for neighborhoods across the county tion, the Ohio Prosecuting Attorney’s Association, Persons who cannot vote at a polling location on Election Day or in person at the board to have similar retention ponds. Regarding lead and continue to serve on the New St. Joseph’s abatement, I think the priority is to determine how office due to personal illness, physical disability, infirmity or confinement may receive Cemetery Board of Trustees. Previously, I served many homes need remediation. After that, an es- on the University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees, and return a ballot by mail or in person through two boards of election employees. This timate could be made of the total cost to solve the Ohio Organized Crime Commission, and the includes voters confined to a nursing home or jail. problem. Once the cost is known, a funding source Southern Ohio Leukemia Foundation. needs to be determined. With the funds identified, Candidate’s Question Responses: Voting from the Hospital how long will it take? Is that a reasonable amount Q1: I’ve spent my entire career bringing justice to Applications for persons who are hospitalized or whose minor child is hospitalized due of time? the victims of crime without regard for race, gender to an accident or unforeseeable medical emergency occurring after 12:00pm noon on Q4: Poverty, poor education and crime are all or . Whether popular or not, I connected. I would like for those in prison to have the Saturday before Election Day, will be accepted until 3 pm on Election Day. pursue justice. I will continue to dedicate resources incentives to gain education and work skills in for programming designed to provide healing to exchange for a reduced sentence. I would like those with drug and mental health issues. It takes Questions? 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12 WWW.LWVCINCINNATI.ORG HAMILTON COUNTY OFFICE CANDIDATES Joseph T. Deters continued Affliations: Elected/Appointed Leadership Posi- lect court costs for appellate and common pleas Aftab Pureval to give someone a break and that kind of leader- tions – President, Seasongood Good Government courts, and also to issue and transfer automobile Democrat ship only comes from experience prosecuting the Foundation (2017 – Present) – Association of and water craft certificates of title. toughest cases. Municipal and County Judges of Ohio, Trustee (2010 – 2019) – Association of Municipal and Q2: What I have done and will continue to do to Questions We Asked: County Judges of Ohio, Secretary (2018 – 2019/ build trust is use my experience prosecuting felo- Q1: What kinds of policies, if any, will you pursue Retirement) – Supreme Court Appointee, Bail nies to bring justice to situations where an injustice to promote social and racial justice in our com- Reform Committee (2019 – Present) – Supreme has occurred. I believe the voters, who have munity? Court Appointee, Ohio Bar Examiner (2019 – Q2: What improvements would you implement in elected me Hamilton County Prosecutor six times, Present) – Supreme Court Appointee, Rules of the office of the Clerk of Courts? http://VoteAftab.com understand that. Voters have seen me prosecute Superintendence (2014 – 2019) – Supreme Court Website: violent criminals for over 20 years. That is real Q3: In what way(s) would you make the Clerk of Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AftabforOhio/ Appointee, Judicial Election Grievance Review Courts more accessible to people without lawyers? leadership - that is real experience. Everything Board (2015 – 2019) – Cincinnati Bar Association, Twitter: twitter.com/AftabPureval 500 character limit for each response else is just talk and I am the only candidate in this Finance Committee (2017 – 2019) – Cincinnati Bar Occupation: Hamilton County Clerk of Courts race with that level of experience and leadership. Association, Nominating Committee (2017 – pres- Alex Glandorf Education: BA - The Ohio State University, JD - Q3: Keep in mind the Prosecutor does not set University of Cincinnati ent) – Cincinnati Bar Association, Trustee (2003 Republican bond - Judges do. The main factor to be consid- – 2007) – Bar Exam Grader (1998 – 2007) – Presi- Experience: I worked for one of the largest law ered in setting bail is whether the defendant is a dent, Black Lawyers’ Association of Cincinnati firms in the country, then moved home to Cincin- flight risk. The more violent the crime, generally, (2001 – 2003) – Cincinnati Academy Leadership nati to serve as a special assistant U.S. attorney, the higher the flight risk. On the other hand, low for Lawyers (CALL) (2001) – Mayoral Appointee to then became a lawyer for P&G and now I am serv- level non-violent defendants should, generally, Cincinnati Action Now, Police and Justice Commit- ing as the Clerk of Courts. receive an own recognizance bond. Bond is not tee (2001-2003) – Federal Magistrate Judge Se- Family: Married to my wife Whitney, and we have a one size fits all scenario. States that have done lection Committee (2002) – Board Member, Boys a 10-month-old son Bodhi. away with cash bonds have seen a rapid and Hope Girls Hope (2002 – 2006) – Board Member, Endorsements: Equality Cincinnati, AFL-CIO, Website: http://www.alexglandorf.com dramatic increase in all kinds of crime. Catholic Inner-city Schools Education (CISE) Fund UFCW, SEIU, Mom’s Demand Action to End Gun Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AlexGlandor- (2003-2007) – Board Member, Cincinnati Parale- Violence, the Hamilton County Democratic Party, Q4: Sadly, there are some instances where justice f4Clerk/ demands a juvenile be prosecuted as an adult. gal Association (2003 – 2006) – Board Member, National Association of Social Workers, Cincinnati Twitter: twitter.com/AlexGlandorf This is due to the limitations of the juvenile justice Children’s Law Center (2004 – 2007) – Steward, Federation of Teachers, the Friends of the Senti- Occupation: I am a licensed attorney and small Allen Temple AME church (2006- Present) – Board nels, and Senator Sherrod Brown. system, which loses jurisdiction over youths at business owner. I own and operate an international Member, Elementz Youth Center (2011 – 2014) – Affiliations: Democratic party a young age. Simply put, it would demean the sports agency that currently represents nearly seriousness of certain violent crimes (such as Mur- Prince Hall Masonic Order, Statewide Orator/Lec- turer (2010 – Present) – United Supreme Council, 70 clients competing in over 30 countries on 6 Candidate’s Question Responses: der or Rape) to treat them as juvenile offenses. 33rd Degree (2011 – Present) continents. Q1: I got involved in public service because of My commitment to seeking justice for victims of Education: LaSalle High School; Xavier Univer- justice reform. As the Clerk, we’ve added more Candidate’s Question Responses: crime demands we do more in these select cases. sity; Universiteit of Maastricht (Netherlands - Study services online to increase access to justice. Q1: As prosecutor, promoting social and racial All such juveniles should get full Constitutional Abroad); University of Dayton School of Law; Sor- We’ve also launched an award-winning Help justice will be an important priority of mine. The protections. rento Lingue (Italy - Legal Study Abroad). Center to help people who can’t afford an attorney. Hamilton County Prosecutor’s office has not hired Licensed attorney; Proven manage- In my next term, I want to end cash bail and Fanon A. Rucker a black male in over 20 years. As prosecutor, I will Experience: ment experience; Effective communication skills; provide sentencing statistics to end implicit bias in be intentional about having an office that accurate- Democrat Ability to bridge cultural differences; Adept in iden- sentencing. ly reflects Hamilton County. This is absolutely es- tifying and designating individuals to responsibili- Q2: As Clerk, we’ve made significant improve- sential to restoring trust in our community. Without ties where they can thrive; Accustomed to working ments in the office. We’ve modernized technology trust our criminal justice system cannot work. as a team. and added new services online, we created a Q2: As I mentioned above, restoring trust is an Hamilton County GOP; Fraternal new website for the first time in 20 years. We also integral part in making our criminal justice system Endorsements: Order of Police, Lodge #69; Ohio Right to Life. invested in our employees, paying everyone a function for everyone. To this end, I will create a Republican party living wage of $15 an hour and offering paid family conviction integrity unit to restore our ability to Affiliations: leave. We added protections for the LGBTQ com- properly serve justice in Hamilton County. I will Candidate’s Question Responses: Website: http://fanonrucker.com munity. And we did it all while saving taxpayers also be a full time prosecutor with a full time com- Q1: The first thing I would do as Clerk would be to Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FanonRuck- over $2 million. I will continue to invest in technol- erForProsecutor mitment to Hamilton County. We will have a robust organize a sit-down that included local politicians, ogy and to make customer service a top priority. Twitter: twitter.com/fanonrucker community relations team that will make sure that judges, police, and community leaders in order to Q3: In 2017, we launched a Help Center to assist Occupation: Attorney with the Cochran Law Firm. the voices of our communities are heard. In addi- discuss ways to increase community involvement, people without an attorney get legal guidance to Former Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge tion, we will bring a laser focus to violent crime. provide access to information, and make the work- represent themselves. The Help Center has won a and prosecutor. The Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure ings of the county more transparent. By opening Q3: national award and assisted thousands of people Education: Hampton University, B.A. Psychology provides the terms for the consideration of bail. I the lines of communication and accessibility, we with their cases, including eviction cases. We also ‘93 University of Cincinnati J.D. ‘96 used these factors to set bail innumerable times can better understand the concerns of ALL people offer online help and more services online to help Experience: Prosecutor: Cincinnati, Wood- over the years. I will follow the U.S. Supreme and how best to remedy the current deficiencies people get their business done who cannot afford lawn, Lincoln Heights, Lockland, and Mos- Court which stated that pre-trial detention should plaguing our offices and communities. a lawyer. Our courts should be accessible not just cow(1996-2007); Private Practice Areas: be the exception and not the rule. I will work to Q2: I would address the office budget to determine for some of us, but for all of us. Civil Rights, Employment, Housing Dis- eliminate cash bail for non violent offenses and existing redundancies and financial waste. The crimination, Business Litigation in State and focus on pre-trial detention for those who pose a savings can then be put towards truly modernizing Federal Court(2000-2007); Municipal Court serious risk to the community. As in , the office. Technology should supplement, not COUNTY SHERIFF Judge(2007-2019) this will result in the reduction of violent crime and replace, the office employees. Technological mod- Political Philosophy: “Cooperation is better than (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) homicides. ernization will enhance communication between Salary: $110,624 conflict, unity is better than division, empowerment official offices, simplify the filing process, and is better than resentment, bridges are better than Q4: Children should be treated as children, with Term: 4 years the understanding that they can be influenced to promote office transparency. The public’s access Responsibilities: To provide services to the walls. It’s a simple, but powerful concept: We (The to reliable information will help reduce costs while People) are stronger together.” Although these be successful or to fail in life. Consequently, other courts, to oversee the county jail, and to act as making the justice system accessible to everyone! words are from the Democratic Party national than mandatory bind overs our office will focus chief law enforcement officer for the county. Q3: As Clerk, accessibility and transparency will platform, they accurately summarize my personal on retaining juvenile court jurisdiction over minors go hand-in-hand. We will increase accessibility by life and political philosophy. We as a society can charged with crimes. Questions We Asked: achieve justice, but only if we work together. My providing affordable/free procedural and substan- Q1: In what ways might law enforcement evolve personal experiences in leadership confirm the tive information for a multitude of common legal is- in the next five years? How would you prepare the truth of this statement. COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS sues (ie. small claims, evictions, moving violations, Sheriff’s Office for those changes? Endorsements: A long list of current and former etc). By having a department dedicated to provid- Q2: What can the Sheriff do to improve public trust (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) ing these types of resources to the public, not only elected officials, religious leaders, and community Salary: $111,110 in law enforcement? will it help those seeking justice but also ensure activists endorse me in this race. The full list of Term: 4 years Q3: How should the Sheriff’s Office further the use justice isn’t dependent on cost. No one should endorsements can be found at fanonrucker.com. Responsibilities: To enter judgments and col- of alternatives to imprisonment? have to go broke defending their legal rights. 500 character limit for each response

13 WWW.LWVCINCINNATI.ORG HAMILTON COUNTY OFFICE CANDIDATES Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/McGuffey- electronic monitoring and no-cash bail for non- legislature to pass laws allowing redaction of racist COUNTY SHERIFF CONTINUED ForSheriff violent misdemeanor offenders so people don’t covenants in our deeds. Bruce Hoffbauer Twitter: twitter.com/CharmMcGuffey languish in jail simply because they cannot afford Q2: I would digitize all deeds so that the informa- Republican Occupation: Retired Major with the Hamilton bail. It just pushes people further and further into tion is on the website. The goal is to be able to do County Sheriff’s Office and currently an Indepen- poverty. a title search electronically. On April 20, 2018 the dent Consultant on issues related to justice reform. Recorder’s office released access to images for Education: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Jus- deed books from 1967 to 1988. We need to con- tice from the University of Cincinnati. Specialized COUNTY RECORDER tinue this process. I would also improve commu- training: Ohio Peace Officer, Crisis Intervention (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) nity outreach at the office by being proactive with Skills Instructor, Victims Assistance & Hostage Salary: $78,594 providing outside presentations and would target Negotiation, Certified Instructor Trainer/Training for Term: 4 years veteran organizations to highlight the veteran ID Website: http://Brucehoffbauer.com Trainers. Responsibilities: To record deeds, mortgages, card. I would also consider weekend hours for the Facebook: http://Brucehoffbauerforsheriff Experience: Thirty three-year veteran, Ham plats, liens, and other written instruments. office. Twitter: twitter.com/Bruce4Sheriff County Sheriff’s Office;. held rank of Sergeant, Q3: On my first day in office we will finally imple- Occupation: Currently a retired Police Lieutenant Lieutenant, Captain, then Major, highest ranking Questions We Asked: ment a fraud alert system. This should have been with the Cincinnati Police Department woman ever to serve; lead hostage negotiator; Q1: If elected, what will be your top 3 priorities? done years ago. Since 2017 we have had two Education: Graduate of Elder High School. As- Commander of Jail & Court Services; balanced Q2: In what way(s) would you make information major instances of sophisticated criminal enter- sociates degree in Law Enforcement Technology $36 mil annual budget. held by the Recorder’s Office more easily available prises filing fraudulent deeds at the Recorder’s from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelors Political Philosophy: Life-long Democrat and to the public? office effectively stealing homes. In 2018 Butler, degree in Criminal Justice from the University of am passionate about the fair treatment of people, Q3: How will you improve fraud detection and/or Warren, Clermont, and Montgomery counties all Cincinnati and graduate from the Southern Police in particular related to a fair system of justice. I prevention? implemented fraud alert systems. We still do not Institute at U of L may be considered progressive because I believe 500 character limit for each response have one. A fraud alert system will deter criminals Experience: Cincinnati Police Officer for 34 years. that justice reform is past due in our community, from targeting our county and will protect our Started career in Law Enforcement in 1985 as a however, I believe that policies of fair treatment, Scott Crowley homes from fraud. Hamilton County Deputy Sheriff assigned to the fiscal responsibility, safety for prisoners and our Democrat Workhouse and Justice Center community are not progressive-only values. I am Norbert A. Nadel Political Philosophy: Republican. I believe in a strong supporter of labor with the emphasis on clear leadership, fiscal discipline, following the rule safe working conditions, fair wages, and benefits Republican of law, and community engagement. for all workers. Endorsements: Hamilton County Republican Sherrod Brown Aftab Pureval Party endorsed candidate. After the primary, the Endorsements: list of endorsements, including some unions FOP 1889 Friends of The Sentinels Cecil Thomas 69, Cinti. Area Board of Realtors, Sheriff Jim Neil, John Cranley P.G. Sittenfeld Website: http://votescottcrowley.com Former CPD Police Chief and current Chief of the Chris Seelbach Greg Landsman Wendell Young http://www.facebook.com/votescott- Detroit Police Dept. James Craig. More endorse- Jan-Michele L. Kearney Denise Facebook: crowley/ ments coming this week. Driehaus Stephanie S Dumas Victoria Parks Website: http://www.norbertnadel.com Sedrick Denson Brigid Kelly Iris Occupation: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Candidate’s Question Responses: Facebook: http://Norbert Nadel Roley Bobby Hilton Laverne Mitchell Aaron Brown Education: University of Cincinnati College of Law Q1: One of the most important aspects of being Twitter: twitter.com/NorbertNadel with honors an effective leader is having the ability to adapt to James Wolf Thaddeus Hoffmeister Ryan Messer Occupation: Hamilton County Recorder Experience: I have been practicing law since and effect change. Law enforcement is no excep- Cinti Women’s Pol Caucus Matriots Education: University of Cincinnati undergradu- 2011. I served on active duty in the U.S. Marine tion. In my almost 35 years as a police officer how Cinti AFLCIO Cinti Fed of Teachers UFCW75 UAW ate, Chase College of Law, Ohio Peace Officer Corps as a Judge Advocate. I left active duty in law enforcement has done the job has changed CAP AFSCME OH8 Basic Training Program. 2015. Currently I am a prosecutor for the City of dramatically, and almost all of that change has Affliations: Board Member, Women’s City Club Experience: Current Recorder, former Judge in Cincinnati. I also serve as the Veteran Treatment been positive. the public needs to know that we and Cincinnati Union Bethel; Member, Human three courts - Domestic Relations, Municipal and Court prosecutor. will make changes to policy and procedures when Rights Campaign; former member of the Ohio Jail Common Pleas, former Federal Prosecutor, former Political Philosophy: Liberal necessary. As I said before, we need to constantly Administration Board; former volunteer for the public school teacher Endorsements: Cincinnati Area Board of Real- be looking to improve. HOOPS Program for Disadvantaged Children; Political Philosophy: We need public officials to tors, Realtors PAC, Equality Cincinnati PAC, Q2: Also, the community needs to know that we Member, Leadership Cincinnati Class 39 be honest, hard-working, trustworthy and do the Cincinnati AFL/CIO, Laborers Local 265, AFSCME will admit when mistakes are made. Like any large Candidate’s Question Responses: job taxpayers pay them to do. organizations, people will make mistakes and Ohio Council 8, Greater Cincinnati Building and Q1: Law enforcement will and must evolve to Endorsements: Current Endorsements: Fraternal there will be missteps. A true leader is willing to Trades, United Food and Commercial Workers Lo- build trust with the community. The culture of any Order of Police Queen City Lodge #69 and Cincin- accept responsibility when this happens. I have cal 75, Cincinnati Federation of Teachers, Greater organization begins at the top and I am commit- nati Right to Life PAC. In past elections I have never been one to shy away from responsibility or Cincinnati UAW CAP Council, 1889 Friends of the ted to leading the Sheriff’s Office with integrity, received the following endorsements: Cincinnati push blame elsewhere to avoid it myself. If mis- Sentinels, United States Senator Sherrod Brown, accountability, transparency and a commitment to Area Board of Realtors, Coalitions Opposed to takes are made, I will confront them head on and Ohio State Senator Cecil Thomas, Former Ham- community engagement. We will create a culture Additional Spending and Taxes, Citizens for Com- be transparent with the public at all times. ilton County Recorder Wayne Coates, Hamilton of excellence, a culture where every deputy in the munity Values Action PAC, Labor Unions including Q3: The Hamilton County Sheriff’s office has done County Democratic Party department is committed to equal justice for all. Cincinnati Firefighters. a great job of increasing options as it pertains to Candidate’s Question Responses: alternatives to imprisonment, such as the heroin I will also establish a Citizens Review Advisory Affliations: Advisory Board, Ronald McDonald Board that would be the first of its kind in the State Q1: We need a Marine prosecutor in this position House of Greater Cincinnati. Chairman, Board recovery pod and utilizing the Talbert House. to protect our homes, help our veterans, and to When possible, we should look to utilize these of Ohio. of Trustees, Chase College of Law Foundation. remove unlawful restrictive covenants from our resources that will assist people in making correc- Q2: Improving public trust with the community is Member, Cincinnati Citizens Police Association. deeds. 1) First priority is to protect our homes. tions to their life and returning to society. The state critical. I will build trust by continuing to engage the Since 2017 criminals have stolen over 1.5 million Candidate’s Question Responses: legislature and Congress have the responsibility community with a focus on community policing. I As promised, I have done the following: • As dollars worth of property by filing false deeds at Q1: to make decisions as it pertains to criminal justice want our deputies to be respected and I also want your Taxpayer Watchdog I will continue to tirelessly the Recorders office. One of the victims reported reform. As Sheriff I will uphold the law. them to be respectful. I will create a Community advocate for efficient government and lower prop- it cost over $11,000 to get their property back. We Liaison Unit to improve transparency and commu- erty taxes. • Released access to over one million need to implement a fraud alert system to protect Charmaine nication with the public. I will invest in training that additional images of Deed Books online. • Copies our homes. A fraud alert system will deter criminals emphasizes building skills in community policing, can be made, free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 McGuffey from operating here, provide the county early de-escalation, and implicit bias, equal to those days a week, online. Democrat detection for criminal investigation, and will protect used when responding to crimes of violence. As your Recorder, I have initiated the follow- you the homeowner. We are the only county in Q2: Q3: Policing mostly is trying to resolve situations ing changes at no additional cost to Taxpayers: southwest Ohio without a fraud alert system. 2) faced by members in our community damaged by • Expanded business hours (7:30am to 4:30pm Second priority is to help our veterans by improv- poverty and its root causes. I will collaborate and and until 5:00pm with afterhours passes). • Cre- ing the Recorder’s Veteran ID card by collaborat- align our response to such incidents with mental ated Information Desk to help customers use the ing with business to get veterans the financial help health/social service professionals working with Recorder’s Office. • Simplified website to allow they need. 3) Finally we need to work with our Website: http://mcguffeyforsheriff.com our deputies. I will champion alternatives such as customers better access to online copies free of

14 WWW.LWVCINCINNATI.ORG HAMILTON COUNTY OFFICE CANDIDATES Norbert A. Nadel continued Occupation: Non-Profit Consultant Party *Fraternal Order of Police Queen City Lodge Political Philosophy: I have a conservative charge. • Veterans get free identification cards Education: J.D., Temple University, 2003 B.A., 69 *Greater Cincinnati Area Local American Postal political philosophy when it comes to spending which help to get benefits and merchant discounts. Ursinus College, 1998 B.A., Central High School Workers Union *Cincinnati Right to Life PAC the public’s money to maintain and improve our • Creating a digital library of Historical Documents. of Philadelphia, 1994 Candidate’s Question Responses: transportation infrastructure. Safety and a good Q3: As a former Federal Prosecutor and Judge, I Experience: Attorney, Obama’s White House Q1: The COVID-19 has created a major crisis transportation system are a priority. make it a priority to protect records as your County Office of Management & Budget staff, non-profit in our nation and must be taken seriously by all Endorsements: Hamilton County Republican Recorder. I work with our County Prosecutor and executive, small business owner. Americans. I will do all I can to continue the CO- Party State Legislators in promoting stricter penalties for Political Philosophy: I’m a proud Democrat who VID-19 Pandemic measures that Robert Goering, Candidate’s Question Responses: fraudulent deed transfers and protecting docu- believes in the power of people to help each other. our current County Treasurer, is presently execut- Q1: Average. ments by redaction of sensitive personal informa- I believe in making government more effective, ing such as effective social distancing, wearing Q2: In general, the roads maintained by the Office tion on our website. more efficient, and more responsive to the needs masks, and assigning staff, when appropriate, to of the County Engineer are in average condition of the community. work remotely from home. and the bridges are in above average condition. Endorsements: Hamilton County Democratic Q2: Establish a County Treasurer economic devel- Available funding has not been able to keep up COUNTY TREASURER Party, IBEW Local 12, Laborers Union 65, Building opment round table made up of property owners, with the rate of deterioration nor the cost of infla- (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) Trades Council, Ohio Students for Gun Legisla- realtors and business leaders to study the feasibil- tion. A concerted effort has been made to prioritize Salary: $80,807 tion, Equality PAC, CFT, AFL-CIO, AFSCME, The ity of job creation, entrepreneurship, and expan- projects and to leverage local funds against other Term: 4 years Matriots sion of our tax base as it relates to the following: funding sources to improve the overall condition. Responsibilities: To collect taxes in the county Affliations: Cincinnatus Association; Duke Energy • Establishment of a residential and commercial Q3: The office is currently upgrading how we rate and its subdivisions, disburse expenditures, and Children’s Museum Advisory Board. link deposit with financial institutions to expand the condition of our roadways, using new technolo- invest the county’s funds. Candidate’s Question Responses: our tax base • Investment in specific and sound gies, to provide a timelier and consistent method Q1: The pandemic underscores the need to make mega-projects using general debt obligation bonds for our maintenance and replacement programs. Questions We Asked: tax collection as easy as possible for taxpayers, be • Collaboration w/ Port Authority on infra-structure Bridges are inspected annually per State and Q1: Has the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted any it through the advertising of the TOPS installment projects Federal methodologies allowing us to properly changes you recommend in running the Trea- program or more electronic payment methods. It’s Q3: One thing I would do to make information prioritize repair and replacement. I will continue to surer’s office? vital that we reach out to individual homeowners more available to the public is conduct a social search for outside funding sources to help make Q2: What improvements would you implement in having trouble with payments due to the economic media campaign and virtual on-line town hall the local dollars go further. the office of the Treasurer? side of the crisis to ensure we give them every meetings three (3) times a year with the citizens Q4: I intend to use data collected on our roads Q3: How will you make information more available opportunity to find a payment plan that works. of Hamilton County to help them understand the and bridges to determine trends in our aging to the public? Equally important, those property owners who can mission of the County Treasurers office. Addition- infrastructure. In general, the worse roads with the 500 character limit for each response pay but choose not to must be made to pay. ally, I will create a 24 hour costumer service hotline highest public impact will be repaired first. There to get back with citizens the next day to expedite Jill Schiller Q2: First, improve the level of customer service. are exceptions where the cost to repair a marginal We will ensure someone answers the phone when their concerns. road brings a better return on the investment of Democrat you call and provides you with polite, efficient public funds. service. The office staff must reflect the community COUNTY ENGINEER it serves and we will hire with an eye toward diver- COUNTY CORONER sity of race and gender. As above, make it easier (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) to pay taxes through easier online payment meth- Salary: $114,914 (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) ods and greater use of the installment program. Term: 4 years Salary: $130,661 Engage with the community and schools through Responsibilities: To oversee the construction, Term: 4 years Responsibilities: To determine the cause of death Website: http://voteschiller.com educational programs on savings, finances, and maintenance, and repair of all bridges in the of persons dying in a violent or suspicious manner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/voteschiller/ investing. county, and of county roads and other public im- and to issue death certificates. Twitter: twitter.com/jillschill Q3: First, make sure the website is updated provements except buildings in the county. regularly to provide current information. Add infor- mational mailers to tax bills to ensure all property Questions We Asked: Questions We Asked: owners receive important updates. Publish regu- Q1: How would you rate Hamilton County’s infra- Q1: What kind of interaction, if any, does the Coro- AFTER YOU VOTE... larly in the local press to make sure Treasurer’s structure? ner have with other public health agencies? Office news is known. Hold community meetings to Q2: Optional Explanation: How would you rate Q2: Has the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted any Voting is not the final step but a answer questions and get to know taxpayers, while Hamilton County’s infrastructure? changes you recommend in running the Coroner’s starting point for taking an active making sure they know of all services available to Q3: How will you manage or prioritize projects and office? part in government. Hold your them through the office. funding? Q3: What role does the Coroner play in law en- Q4: How will data collected by the office be used in forcement? elected officials accountable Charlie Winburn future decision making? 500 character limit for each response by asking questions, attending Republican 500 character limit for each response Lakshmi Kode meetings and speaking out Eric J. Beck Sammarco about the issues important Republican Democrat to you and your family. We don’t have to go to Washington, DC. We can be heard from here. And remember this--“One of the Website: http://winburnfortreasurer.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CEWinburn/ Website: http://Sammarco4coroner.com penalties of refusing to participate Twitter: twitter.com/CharlieWinburn Facebook: http://Sammarco for-coroner Occupation: Consultant & Executive Pastor Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BeckForEn- in politics is that you end up being Twitter: twitter.com/Coronersammarco Education: Harvard Business School- Authentic gineer Occupation: Coroner and Board Certified neuro- governed by your inferiors” – Plato Leadership Development University of Cincinnati- Occupation: County Engineer radiologist Masters of Education Education: Bachelors of Science in Civil Engi- Education: University of Cincinnati college of Experience: - 30 years of budget and finance neering, Technological University Sur- medicine Case western reserve - metro health: experience. -Has worked for state & local govern- veying coursework at Cincinnati State Technical radiology UCLA medical center- Neuroradiology ment -15 years of Public service as an elected and Community College Experience: Hamilton County Coroner since 2012 official for the City of Cincinnati. Chairman of the Experience: Employee of the Engineer’s Office for Political Philosophy: Integrity, excellence, innova- Budget & Finance Committee. over 30 years. Have had varying areas of respon- tion Political Philosophy: We must treat everyone sibility; bridge inspector, bridge technician, Bridge Endorsements: FOP, hamilton County Demo- with dignity and civility. Engineer, Construction/Maintenance Engineer, cratic Party, AFLCIO, cincinnati fir Endorsements: *Hamilton County Republican Deputy Engineer and County Engineer

15 WWW.LWVCINCINNATI.ORG HAMILTON COUNTY OFFICE CANDIDATES Lakshmi Kode Sammarco continued known in that article. Ohio should adopt a jury a good cause belief, that there is a risk of serious system. Treat all who come into my courtroom with Candidate’s Question Responses: selection method similar to that of Indiana where physical harm to the officers executing the warrant dignity and respect. As a judge, I have unfailingly Q1: We are all a team. Our office discovers where nearly 100% of the population would be eligible to and the officer would be required to list the facts done just that. Win or lose I want everyone to health care fails and shares the information. We serve as a juror. upon which they have that belief. Because this know they were treated well in my courtroom. Be track diseases and deaths. We keep statistics and Q2: Ohio’s “No-Knock” requirements are FAR is such a serious request I would very carefully fair and seek just resolutions for all. Q2: Yes, if the legal justification was present and work with boards of health. We teach the public more stringent than most states. Specific facts review the facts upon which the request is made must be shown: WHO poses the risk of harm, and hold the request to the steep standard that is the factual circumstances dictate it. To do other- how to stay safe. wise would irresponsibly put people’s lives at risk. WHO occupies a location, WHO is likely to be spelled out in the statute. Q2: Personal safety and safety of our personnel Having stated that, I do not believe in all my years found at that location, WHAT is the basis of police The first thing I would do is attend implicit bias is tantamount. We take extra precautions and we Q3: as a judge I have been asked by law enforcement wear masks and gloves. belief that a particular person will be found at the training. I have attended this type of training in to approve such a request. I would consider the Q3: The coroner works with law enforcement in location. Judges take an oath to follow the law. As the past but would seek out implicit bias training risk to the law enforcement personnel, the target investigating suspicious deaths. We process the long as “No-Knock” warrants are authorized by specific to judges. This would help me identify of the warrant, the safety of all others in any way evidence in all criminal cases. We work in many Ohio Law, I will use my experience and judgment and avoid any potential disparity. But above and connected to the serving of the warrant and if all task forces to keep people in our communities to meet requirements necessary in considering the beyond training I think the best thing is to act in other options have been evaluated and ruled out. safe. validity of the request accordance with the Golden Rule. I would strive to Q3: As a judge I have always treated everyone Q3:: No matter who walks into the courtroom treat each person that comes before me as I would who has come to my courtroom with respect, and for whatever reason – criminal defendants, want myself or my family to be treated. dignity and fairness. Every person is a human COURT OF COMMON PLEAS attorneys, police or witnesses - my goal is to being. All human beings in America have the inher- Salary: $121,350 make their court appearance a positive one. In ent right to be treated equally and fairly without Term: 6 years other words, to follow the principles of “Procedural GENERAL DIVISION regard to status, gender, race, sex or otherwise. I Responsibilities: To preside at trials of both civil Justice” as taught through a variety of courses by TERM COMMENCING 1/2/2021 certainly adhere to this legal and moral mandate and criminal cases; to supervise the jury com- the Ohio Judicial College. Procedural Fairness and my staff has always been taught and trained (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) to do the same. I work hard every day to ensure mission, grand jury, and other departments of the or Procedural Justice is the way people perceive equal treatment to all. Plain and simply, it is the court. fairness of court proceedings. The principles are: Pat Dinkelacker right thing to do. Voice, Neutrality, Respect, Trust, Understanding Questions We Asked: and Helpfulness. Q1: What kinds of policies, if any, will you pursue Christian A. to promote social and racial justice in our com- Heidi Rosales Jenkins munity? Q2: Would you approve requests for no-knock warrants from law enforcement? If so, what con- siderations influence your decision? Q3: How will you work to provide all defendants Website: http://judgedinkelacker.com coming through your courtroom equal treatment, Facebook: http://judgepatdinkelacker regardless of race, gender, ability to pay, or mental Occupation: Judge - Hamilton County Court of status? Common Pleas General Division Website: http://christianajenkins.com 500 character limit for each response Education: Elder High School Xavier University Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ChristianJen- Website: http://heidirosales.com University of Dayton Law School kinsforJudge/ Facebook: http://Heidi Rosales for Judge Experience: Assistant Hamilton County Prosecut- Occupation: Managing partner at Minnillo & GENERAL DIVISION Occupation: I am currently a Senior Assistant ing Attorney Judge, Hamilton County Court of Jenkins Co., LPA Solicitor for the City of Cincinnati, specializing in TERM COMMENCING 1/1/2021 Domestic Relations Judge, Hamilton County Court Education: JD University of Wisconsin-Madison Labor and Employment. of Common Pleas General Division Judge, First BA Penn State University (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) Education: I earned a B.A. in History from the District Court of Appeals Experience: Attorney since 1995 focusing on Melba D. Marsh University of Dayton in 1992 and a J.D. from the Family: Spouse: Kathy Children: Brian, Kevin, labor, employment, consumer and class action law University of Arkansas, Little Rock William H. Leah, Julie Grandchildren: George, Camden, Family: Married for 28 years with two daughters Bowen School of Law in 1995. Greyson, Gemma, Lainey, Isabelle, Walker, Xan- ages 22 and 16 Experience: I have been practicing law for 24 der, Maren Endorsements: Hamilton County Democratic years. I have been a solo practitioner, public de- Endorsements: Republican Party Cincinnati Party Equality Cincinnati PAC Cincinnati Federa- fender, prosecutor, law firm associate and govern- Right to Life Cincinnati Police F.O.P. Lodge #69 tion of Teachers U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown ment lawyer. I have represented a variety of clients Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Local #392 Cincinnati Fire UFCW AFL-CIO Sentinel Police Association in both civil and criminal law. Fighters Union Local 48 Affiliations: Ohio Association for Justice, Cincin- Family: I am married and my husband and I have Affiliations: Member of Our Lady Lourdes Parish nati Bar Association, National Association of Website: http://melba marsh.com one son who attends a Cincinnati Public School. (various programs at Lourdes) Ohio Judicial Con- Consumer and Bankruptcy Attorneys Facebook: http://MelbaMarsh ForJudge Endorsements: Hamilton County Democratic ference Ohio Common Pleas Judges Association Political Party Affiliation: Democrat twitter.com/JudgeMelba Party U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown Equality Cincin- Twitter: Candidate’s Question Responses: Occupation: Common Pleas Court Judge nati PAC Cincinnati AFL-CIO UFCW Local 75 Candidate’s Question Responses: Q1: Follow the law. This is what a judge is ex- Q1: Fair and equal treatment of all before the Education: J.D., University of Cincinnati College Cincinnati Women’s Political Caucus Cincinnati pected to do. When a judge, like me, adheres to Court and respect for Constitutional rights are of Law; B.A., College of Mt. St. Joseph; Seton Federation of Teachers Ohio AFSCME Power in the oath taken as a judge to follow the law, this top priorities. All litigants appearing in Court will High School Action Greater Cincinnati UAW CAP Council Bold promotes trust by the community in our justice be treated with dignity and respect. I will support Experience: Over 30 years of Judicial Experience; New Democracy Thaddeus Hoffmeister, Mayor of 7 years on Hamilton Municipal Court and over 23 Wyoming, Ohio years on Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Affliations: Ohio Audubon Society For information on the organization of Family: Single Political Party Affiliation: Democrat FOP Queen City Lodge #69 Hamilton County government and who Endorsements: Candidate’s Question Responses: Affliations: St Joseph Catholic Church - West End; Q1: I would pursue two specific policies that provides what services see KNOW Former Board Member of Queen City Educational would create transparency, lead to accountability Foundation and increase diversity in our courts. A criminal HAMILTON COUNTY, an online Political Party Affiliation: Republican sentencing data base, that is publicly accessible, publication of the League of Women Candidate’s Question Responses: would shine a much needed light on how judges Q1: In 1999, I was appointed by former Ohio Chief administer justice. To quote a judge panelist in a Voters. Justice Thomas Moyer to serve as a member of webinar that I attended on this subject,”data collec- The Ohio Commission on Racial Fairness. In the tion is the solution to systemic racism.” Expanding May 26, 2017 edition of , the pool of potential jurors from voters to state ID https://my.lwv.org/ohio/cincinnati-area/ the headline read “Everyone in the Pool?” , holders would increase diversitiy in juries. concerning the topic of jury inclusion. As then Q2: As a judge I would be required to follow the studies/our-work-know-hamilton-county Presiding Judge of the Court, I made my feelings law. The law requires an officer to affirm, based on

16 WWW.LWVCINCINNATI.ORG HAMILTON COUNTY OFFICE CANDIDATES Christian A. Jenkins continued extreme circumstances only when the police or judicial candidate cannot promise or pledge its merits, as a civil rights lawyer I am aware of the compilation and publication of sentencing clearly demonstrate with evidence (not specula- future decisions. “No-knock” warrants are seldom the danger of no-knock warrants. In one case, a tion) that a particularly identified individual at the utilized in Hamilton County. When these war- and other vital statistics to promote transparency Black mother was holding her baby and shielding actual location to be searched poses a real, im- rants are requested, scrutiny must be given to and equitable treatment. I will also support the her children in the bedroom as she looked out to minent and serious threat, not simply a speculative the danger and risk to police and all parties and see who was breaking into their home. An officer reinstatement of a docket to handle complex and or minimal risk. whether the request is proportional to the crime commercial matters in Hamilton County to allow charged up the stairs and shot and killed her and Q3: I have a proven track record on the bench investigated. shot her baby. Her death was preventable. Had for a more efficient allocation of judicial resources. of treating all defendants fairly and with respect. In my 20-year career, I acquired the experi- Q3: the police served the warrant in a less dangerous Q2: Rule 4.1 of the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct I demonstrated patience with each defendant ence, breadth, and patience to show respect to manner, her children would not be growing up provides that a judicial candidate cannot make to confirm that he or she understood fully the all people in court. The key is to allow everyone pledges, promises or commitments about issues process. I recognized that the court had a duty, time to have their say. I will show our community motherless. that may come before the court that are inconsis- independent of defense counsel, to ensure a de- that everyone should be treated with dignity and Q3: I will follow the code of conduct which prohib- tent with the impartial performance of the adjudica- fendants’ constitutional rights were protected and respect regardless of race, gender, sex, sexual its judges from discriminating against persons on tive duties of the judicial office. Accordingly, the not violated. And I understood and appreciated the orientation, ability to pay, and/or mental status. I the basis of race, sex, gender, religion, national response to this question is that I would carefully gravity involved in the potential of all defendants would like to work with the local bar association to origin, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, follow controlling law as applicable to the facts of losing their freedom and liberty, and acted accord- expand legal referrals for low-cost consulting so marital status, and socioeconomic status. But I will each case presented. ingly. that more people can benefit from legal advice in go further and collect data on my decisions and Court. Q3: I will advocate for the compilation of histori- those of my fellow judges to determine if our bail cal county-wide sentencing statistics, including Chris Wagner and sentencing decisions are implicitly biased. variations based on race and other factors. I will GENERAL DIVISION also support an effort to systematically address the Elizabeth Callan many problems with the cash bail process. More TERM COMMENCING 2/9/2021 details are available at www.christianajenkins.com (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) And although the question only asks about equal Jennifer Branch treatment of “defendants,” please remember that the court also hears many civil cases in which “plaintiffs” also deserve fair and equal treatment. Website: http://www.chriswagnerforjudge.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chriswagner- GENERAL DIVISION forjudge Website: http://www.judgeelizabethcallan.com TERM COMMENCING 1/4/2021 Occupation: Attorney. Chief of Compliance, Ham- Facebook: http://judgeelizabethcallan ilton County Clerk of Courts. 129th President of the Twitter: twitter.com/judgecallan (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) Cincinnati Bar Association. Website: http://branchforjudge.com/ Occupation: Judge Curt C. Hartman Education: St. Xavier High School; Xavier Uni- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JBranchFor- Education: University of Cincinnati, B.A. Univer- versity, B.A. International Relations; University of Judge/ sity of Miami, J.D. Cincinnati College of Law, J.D. Twitter: twitter.com/BranchForJudge Experience: Judge Callan has been an attorney Experience: Chief of Compliance, Hamilton Co. Occupation: For 32 years I have been a trial for 15 years. She first found her love for justice Clerk of Courts; Managing Atty, Cincinnati Region- lawyer representing the poor, victims of civil rights working with the public defender, then advocated al Office of Ohio Atty General; Special Asst. United abuses, and people who have been discriminated for victims of abuse as a prosecutor. Her last role States Atty SD of Ohio; Special Asst. United States against on the basis of race, gender, LGBT identity was as a civil litigator handling complex business Atty ND of Ohio; Cuyahoga Co. Asst. Prosecutor. and disabilities. matters. Family: Married to Nora Burke Wagner. Chris and Education: In 1987, I graduated from Case West- Endorsements: Equality Cincinnati PAC FOP Website: http://www.hartmanforjudge.com Nora are the parents of three children Collin (17), ern Reserve University School of Law cum laude, Queen City Lodge #69 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/curt.hart- Claire (15) and Ryan (12). earning a J.D. degree. In 1984, I graduated from Affiliations: Judge Callan has served on a board man.52 Endorsements: Hamilton County Democratic University with honors, earning a B.A. of Lighthouse Youth Services and the YWCA of Twitter: twitter.com/hartmanforjudge Party; Equality Cincinnati; Sen. Sherrod Brown; degree majoring in both Politics and Philosophy. Greater Cincinnati. She volunteers significant time Occupation: Attorney, private practice; former AFL-CIO Cincinnati Labor Council; Cincinnati Fed- Experience: I started practicing law in 1987 at to organizations helping the youth in Hamilton Judge, Hamilton County Common Pleas Court, eration of Teachers; Bold New Democracy; IBEW Cincinnati Legal Aid representing low income fami- County, such as the Saturday Hoops program in 2017-2018 Local 212; AFSCME Local 8; UFCW Local 75 lies in complex litigation and housing. Since 1997 Over-the-Rhine. Judge Callan and her family are Education: B.S., United States Naval Academy, UAW CAP; Laborers’ International Union of North I have represented civil rights clients who were parishioners at All Saints church. She is a Cincin- 1987; M.A., Georgetown University, 1988; J.D., America Local 265. injured by government officials or discriminated nati Business Courier Forty Under Forty Recipient Vanderbilt Law School, 1994. Affiliations: Cincinnati Bar Association, President, against at work and a member of the Cincinnati Chamber of Com- Experience: Serving as a judge on the common President Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Board Family: I am married, am a stepmother and a merce Leadership Class 44. pleas court (2017-2018), I have already presided Member (2013-Present); Hamilton County Justice grandmother. Candidate’s Question Responses: over the type of cases handled in this court; as an Reform Commission (2007 - 2010); Immaculate Endorsements: As of September 1, I have been Q1: As a fundamental belief, I treat all who enter attorney in private practice, I have handled those Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Parishioner; endorsed by the Hamilton County Democratic the courtroom with dignity and respect. A person’s same type of cases for individuals and small busi- Cincinnati Chapter NAACP, Member; UC College Party, and the following PACs: Equality Cincinnati, background, where they are from, how much they nesses. of Law Mock Trial Team, Coach (2013-2016); NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio, Cinti Women’s Political earn, or his or her social/racial make-up does not Endorsements: Greater Cincinnati Right to Life Southeast Cincinnati Soccer Association, Board Caucus PAC, Friends of the Sentinels, Sherrod matter to me--I work to make sure that justice is PAC Member (2017-2019); Youth Soccer and Little Brown, PG Sittenfeld, Bold New Democracy, Ohio administered fairly in the courtroom. I also ap- Candidate’s Question Responses: League Coach. Chapter of National Association of Social Workers, proach hiring staff with a commitment to diversity Q1: Previously as a judge, I demonstrated such a Political Party Affiliation:Democrat Cinti Federation of Teachers, Cinti AFL-CIO Labor and inclusion. Outside of the courtroom, I partici- commitment in the courtroom. I’d reduced previ- Candidate’s Question Responses: Council, Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 392, IBEW pate and volunteer with organizations dedicated to ously set bonds when I thought the bond acted Q1: Implementing cultural awareness and implicit Voluntary Fund, UFCW, Gr. Cinti Building Trades social and racial justice in our community. more as pre-trial punishment; to ensure a fair trial, bias training for the Judiciary and Courthouse Political Party Affiliation: Democratic Party Q2: While I appreciate the inherent danger in the I rejected the effort of a prosecutor to remove Staff. Instituting local bail bond reform by leverag- Candidate’s Question Responses: an African-American woman from a jury when a ing local non-profit partnerships and with the input Q1: As a common pleas court judge I would For additional information on: homeless black man was facing up to 16 years in of the county jail to provide better options for re- strive to make the parties, victims, witnesses, and Clermont County candidates and issues prison; and I would not impose a harsher sentence lease. Increased mental health and drug treatment lawyers feel that they were treated with respect because a defendant did not take a plea offer and, options expanded to a greater number of eligible visit www.lwvclermont.com, send mail to and fairness in my courtroom. I always ask the instead, exercised his constitutional right to a jury cases. Supporting Hamilton County Courthouse in P.O. Box 733, Milford, OH 45150 or email trial. joining a unified state-wide sentencing database judge in my client’s cases to instruct the jurors that [email protected] Q2: Judges must not rubberstamp warrant applica- as proposed by Justice Michael Donnelly. “all persons are equal before the law.” This is an important reminder for everyone in the trial that no tions which make broad generalities concerning a Q2: A judge must fairly and impartially apply the Butler County candidates and issues whole swath of society. I recognize that knock-and- law without favor or bias based upon the facts matter what position a person holds in the court- announce is embedded in the Fourth Amendment presented. That is why a judge is held to a higher room - all parties are equal under the law. visit www.oxford.oh.lwvnet.org or send and that any exception is reserved for the most standard than other candidates for office. A judge Q2: While as a judge I will decide each case on mail to P.O. Box 504, Oxford, OH 45056.

17 WWW.LWVCINCINNATI.ORG HAMILTON COUNTY OFFICE CANDIDATES Elizabeth Callan continued already aware of their presence, or the premises counterproductive. These are just two examples; is vacant 3.Announcement of their presence will more change is necessary, and I will keep working GENERAL DIVISION increasing use of no-knock warrants, the Code of lead to the destruction of evidence or escape of to achieve it. Judicial Conduct does not permit me to disclose TERM COMMENCING 2/12/2021 the suspect. information “regarding the probable or actual deci- For the past quarter-century, I have worked (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) sion in...a legal proceeding” before the court. Due Q3: Robert A. Goering tirelessly to make a difference at the Hamilton Ethna Marie to that restriction, I cannot state how I would de- County Courthouse. I have promoted equal treat- cide such a request. I will emphasize that I took an Cooper ment by: 1. Promoting treatment over incarceration oath to follow the law and I do that--I also use my for addicted individuals; 2. Eliminating the use of independent judgment to make decisions. Overall, cash bonds for individuals accused of low-level I take the community’s safety very seriously. non-violent crimes; 3. Providing equal access to Q3: Every day in the courtroom I draw on my the courts; 4. Making sure all individuals have the experiences with the public defender and the opportunity and time to be heard. prosecutor’s office (as an advocate for child victims), to ensure I fully appreciate each litigant’s Website: http://goeringforjudge.com http://judgeethnacooper.com experience and background. I take the time to GENERAL DIVISION Twitter: twitter.com/GoeringRob Website: Facebook: http://facebook.com/judgeethnacooper listen, to understand the facts of each case, and to TERM COMMENCING 2/11/2021 Occupation: Hamilton County Treasurer consider meaningful methods of problem solving 1991-current Small Business Owner 1999-current Twitter: twitter.com/JudgeCooper1 and rehabilitation. I also make sure each attorney (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) Adjunct Professor of Law Attorney at Law Occupation: Judge, Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, 2003 to Present; Presiding Judge, advocate in the courtroom is doing their job in this Thomas O. Education: Chase College of Law, Highland Hamilton County Felony Veterans Treatment way. Equal treatment is what is expected with me Beridon Heights, KY Degree: J.D.-May 1986 Denison Uni- as Judge. versity, Granville, OH Degree: B.A.-May 1982-Cum Court, 2011 to Present Laude Mariemont High School, Cincinnati, OH Education: A.B. Smith College, J.D. University of Diploma: 1978-Class Rank: Third Notre Dame, Instructional Program for Lawyers GENERAL DIVISION Mediation Training, Harvard Law School Experience: Eagle Scout Phi Beta Kappa Leader- TERM COMMENCING 2/10/2021 ship Cincinnati Class XV and Steering Committee Experience: Private Practice-Litigation, Arbitra- (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) Hamilton County Budget Commission - current tion, and Mediation, 1980 to 2001; Judge, Hamil- President Hamilton County Investment Advisory ton County Municipal Court, 2001 to 2003; Judge, Stacey DeGraffenreid Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, 2003 to Candidate did not respond as of print date Website: http://www.judgeberidon.com Committee- President 1991-current Hamilton County Treasurer -1991-current Present; Presiding Judge, Hamilton County Felony Facebook: http://@electberidon Vet Court 2011-present Twitter: twitter.com/judgeberidon Family: Wife: Monica Sons: Will, Doug and Ro- Alan C. Triggs Family: Married, 3 adult children, I grandchild Occupation: Hamilton County Court of Common man Endorsements: Equality Cincinnati; Hamilton Pleas Judge Endorsements: In my previous elections I have County Republican Party; Fraternal Order of Education: J.D., University of Cincinnati B.S., been supported by numerous Elected Officials, Police, Queen City Lodge #69; Cincinnati Right to Ohio University Unions, Individuals and Political Organizations. Life; Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 392 Experience: I am currently serving as Judge on The only important Endorsement is from you on the Hamilton Court of Common Pleas. Before I Election Day - November 3,2020. Affiliations:Ohio Association of Common Pleas Judges; Notre Dame Club of Greater Cincinnati; was elected I was a practicing attorney for nearly Affiliations: Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court; 20 years. U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio; U. S. St. John Fisher Parish, Newtown, Ohio Family: I live with my wife, two children, and my District Court, Eastern District of , Cincin- Political Party Affiliation: Nonpartisan judicial Website: http://triggsforjudge.com dog in Pleasant Ridge. nati Bar Association - member and service on election Facebook: http://@alantriggslaw Endorsements: Hamilton County Democratic various committees and subcommittees; Volunteer Candidate’s Question Responses: Twitter: twitter.com/triggslaw Party, Equality Cincinnati, Cincinnati AFL-CIO, Cin- Lawyers for the Poor; Incorporator of the Hamilton Q1: The best way for me to promote justice in Occupation: Judge, Hamilton County Municipal cinnati Federation of Teachers, AFSCME, UFCW, County Land Reutilization Corporation (County the community is to make sure i promote social Court Plumbers-Pipefitters Local 392, National Associa- Land Bank)- Board Member 2012-present, Board and racial justice every day in my courtroom by Education: Concord Law School, LLM; University tion of Social Workers, FOP, Sentinels, President 2016-current. upholding my oath of office. Justice must be blind of Akron Law School, JD; Memphis State Univer- to race, gender, religion, and politics. Everyone Affiliations: Cincinnati Bar Association Ohio State Political Party Affiliation: Republican sity, BBA Bar Association Talbert House - past Board Mem- who appears before me is treated with dignity, fair- Experience: I have over 25 years of legal experi- ber Nativity Parish - past Parish Council President Candidate’s Question Responses: ness and respect by me and I insist on that from ence of which 15 years in a judicial capacity. I am Cincinnati Works- former Chair, Legal Advisory Q1: Social and racial justice are the cornerstones everyone in my courtroom. a former Cincinnati Assistant Prosecutor, former board Hamilton County Criminal Justice Commis- of our republic. The Preamble to the Ohio Code Q2: No knock warrants are governed by statute Hamilton County Municipal Court Magistrate sion, former Member of Judicial Conduct is specific that “the judiciary and only the Legislature can change it. I was Judge, and current Hamilton County Municipal Political Party Affiliation: Democrat plays a central role in preserving the principles of never presented with a no knock warrant request Court Judge. Candidate’s Question Responses: justice and the rule of law.” As a Common Pleas on the Municipal Court bench. Since 2003, on the Married with one teenage daughter. Common Pleas bench, I have been presented with Family: Q1: I believe my influence in the community Court Judge, I will continue to pursue policies that hundreds of requests to suppress search warrants Endorsements: Hamilton County Democratic begins in my courtroom. I treat everyone who promote social and racial justice. I have done this Party The Collective PAC Equality Cincinnati but have never been asked to suppress a no appears before me with dignity. I also perform in the tens of thousands of cases before the Board PAC Cincinnati AFL-CIO Labor Council Cincinnati knock warrant. Every search warrant before me is monthly objective reviews of how I am performing of Revision that I serve as President. We treat all Federation of Teachers Greater Cincinnati Building meticulously reviewed to ensure they fully comply my sworn duties with regard to both pre-trial proce- Complainants fairly and equitably. Trades Union UFCW Local 75 IBEW Local 212 with the statute. I am not a rubber stamp. dures and sentencing. Finally, I make a point of Q2: While few such warrants are issued by the Political Party Affiliation: Democrat Court that I seek, the rules are statutory. I will fairly, Q3: I work hard every day to be the best person getting out in the community and connecting with and judge that I can be. Every defendant who Candidate’s Question Responses: people so that in the event they appear in court independently and impartially decide no-knock re- Q1: There are 3 major polices that I will pursue to quests based on the Ohio Rules of Criminal Proce- appears before me is a unique individual who they will be more comfortable and understand that deserves to be treated with basic human dignity promote social and racial justice: 1. The creation the judiciary works for the community. dure, Rule 41 and the ORC 2933.231. I will require of a statewide criminal sentencing database to pro- a statement that good cause exists that there is a and a good judge respects that human dignity in Q2: Common Pleas Judges do not deal with war- all of us. If people are treated with dignity, they will mote fairness in sentencing. A felony sentencing rants for physical locations; we see warrants for risk of serious physical harm to law enforcement, database will enhance public confidence and trust the facts upon which this is based including names receive equal treatment under the law regardless phone and electronic records. Having said that, I of who they are. in Ohio’s criminal justice system. 2. The commit- recognize that no-knock warrants involve a high of individuals that pose a threat, and verification of ment to scaling back and eliminating the use of level of risk and danger, and the requirements the specific address to be searched. Wende Cross cash bonds for individuals accused of low-level should be extremely stringent if they are to be Q3: In my 3 decades of public service, I have and non-violent crimes. 3. The commitment to issued. treated people fairly and equally regardless of providing equal access to the courts. Q3: I perform reviews of my procedures, includ- race, gender, ability to pay and or mental status. I Q2: I must be convinced that exhaustive efforts ing sentencing. For example, in my courtroom we believe it is inherent that judges respect and honor were made to support the accuracy of the location, track sentences including demographic data so all litigants so as to enhance confidence in the the individuals sought, and that one of the follow- that I can make sure sentences are in line with public trust and our great legal system. By treating ing circumstances applies: 1. Announcement of the what I would expect based on the offense. When everyone fairly and with dignity, I will ensure public officers presence will increase the chance of injury setting a bond, I understand that its purpose is to confidence in the courts independence, impartial- or death to themselves or others 2.The announce- ensure that the defendant returns to court, and ity, integrity and competence. Website: http://wendecross4judge.com ment is meaningless since the occupants are setting a high bond regardless of ability to pay is Facebook: http://wendecrossforjudge

18 WWW.LWVCINCINNATI.ORG HAMILTON COUNTY OFFICE CANDIDATES Wende Cross continued Heights, KY Candidate’s Question Responses: 2018); Chief Legal Counsel, Ohio Senate Minority Experience: Current, Director, Juvenile Div, Ham- Q1: As a judge for over 17 years, my primary job is Caucus (2011-2015); Staff Attorney/Bailiff, Judge Twitter: twitter.com/CrossWende ilton Co Public Defender; 2012-18 Team Leader, to apply the law as written in a just, equitable mat- Nadine Allen – Hamilton County Court of Common Occupation: Magistrate, Hamilton County Juve- Juvenile Div, Hamilton Co Public Defender; 2007- ter and with fairness to all parties. In that role I am Pleas (2011) nile Court 12 Staff Attorney, Hamilton Co Public Defender; not in a position to make public policy, however, Family: Wife, son, and dog. Education: I have a Juris Doctor degree from the 2011-19 Group Fitness Instructor, YMCA; 1998- I do work to ensure equal access to justice in my Endorsements: Hamilton County Democratic Salmon P. Chase College of Law, and a Bachelor 2005 News Reporter/Anchor courtroom every day. I am also presiding admin- Party, Ohio Young Democrats, Equality Cincinnati of Arts degree from Miami University. Family: Married. Three children. istrative judge for the Court of Common Pleas. Political Action Committee, Cincinnati AFL-CIO, Experience: In addition to serving as a Magistrate Endorsements: Cincinnati Women’s Political Mindful of racial disparities in our justice system, I Cincinnati Federation of Teachers, UFCW Local in juvenile court, I have served as a federal pros- Caucus; Cincinnati AFL-CIO Labor Council; IBEW have created a blue ribbon panel to study potential 75, Ohio AFSCME Power in Action, CWA Local ecutor for the U.S. Department of Justice. I have Local 212; UFCW-Local 75; Ohio AFSCME Power changes to our jury selection system. 4400, LiUNA! Local 265, IBEW Local 212, Greater experience in civil litigation, and have served as a in Action; UAW CAP; Cincinnati Federation of Q2: The execution of no-knock warrants pres- Cincinnati UAW-CAP Council, Bold New Democra- criminal defense and civil rights litigator. Teachers; Thaddeus Hoffmeister, Mayor of the City ent unique issues concerning public safety. I am cy, VoteVets.org, Run for Something, 1889 Friends Endorsements: Hamilton County Democratic of Wyoming, Ohio; Aftab Pureval, Hamilton County deeply saddened by the death of Breonna Taylor in of the Sentinels, , Our Party, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, Equality Clerk of Courts; Senator Sherrod Brown; Collec- Louisville during the execution of such a warrant. I Revolution - Greater Cincinnati, Indian-American Cincinnati PAC, AFL-CIO, The Collective PAC, tive PAC; 1889 Friends of the Sentinels; Bold New have not approved such a warrant during my judi- IMPACT Fund Greater Cincinnati UAW Cap Council, Cincinnati Democracy; Equality Cincinnati PAC cial career and can assure that any future request Affiliations: American Legion (Paid-Up-For-Life Member); Ohio Ballot Board (Board Member); Cin- Federation of Teachers, AFSCME Ohio Council 8, Affiliations: Cincinnati Association of Criminal; would be subject to a high level of scrutiny. Any cinnati Bar Association (Board of Trustees); River United Food & Commercial Workers Labor Union, Defense Lawyers National Association for Public decision to ban the practice, however, is ultimately City Correctional Facility (Facilities Governing Bold New Democracy, and Cincinnati Women’s Defense; Black Lawyers Association of Cincin- one for the legislature. Board); American Constitution Society – Cincin- Political Caucus. nati; Black Public Defender Association; Silverton One of the most important things I do as a Q3: nati Lawyers Chapter (Co-Chair); Potter Stewart Affiliations: Cincinnati Bar Association, NAACP, Democratic Club, Officer judge is to maintain both the manifest appearance Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati, Impact American Inn of Court (Barrister); Xavier Univer- Political Party Affiliation:Democrat of impartiality on the bench and true impartial- sity Mentorship Program (Mentor); Cincinnati Bar 100, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Madisonville ity with regard to my decisions. It is important to Community Council Candidate’s Question Responses: Association – Veterans & Military Law Commit- Q1: It’s time for “Smart Justice,” which means that me to respect everyone regardless of race, color Political Party Affiliation: Democratic tee (Chair); Truman National Security Project when appropriate, working to find alternatives to or creed and to ensure that no one leaves my (Partner); Asian Pacific American Bar Association Candidate’s Question Responses: incarceration and utilizing programs that promote courtroom feeling they were treated unfairly. Public of Southwest Ohio (Board Member); Xavier Uni- I will work to eliminate disparities so that Q1: accountability, but also protect against disparities. defenders are appointed to any criminal defen- versity State Politics Internship (Co-founder and justice is for everyone. Improving the culture of My approach will always be to act thoughtfully, fair- dant without the ability to pay. Mental health and Advisor); Ohio Center for Law Related Education the court system by treating everyone with dignity ly and effectively. As Judge, I will work with other substance abuse treatment are options for those (Volunteer Judge); Cincinnati Cham- and respect regardless of race, gender, class, system actors to promote equal enforcement of who need. ber of Commerce C-Change Class 11 (Member); identity or nationality is my primary goal. I will seek the law; reform cash bail; and create programs that Venue Magazine – Great Leaders Under 40 to build public confidence by promoting transpar- will rehabilitate, reduce recidivism, and strengthen PROBATE DIVISION (Award Recipient); Cincinnati Business Courier ency in sentencing so as to hold judges account- protections for vulnerable populations. Forty Under 40 (Award Recipient) able and eliminate mass incarceration. I will work Q2: As a judicial candidate, I am bound by the (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) Political Party Affiliation: Democratic Party to strengthen bail reform so that people are not Cannon of Judicial Ethics. I cannot say how I Salary: $121,350 Candidate’s Question Responses: treated differently because of their income status. would rule on a case, but I can say I will follow the Term: 6 years, commencing 2/9/2021 Q1: I will engage in education with community Q2: Ohio has a long standing “knock-and-an- law. Responsibilities: the administration of dece- partners to remove barriers to accessibility to nounce” rule. The rule protects the physical safety Q3: Right now, we have a criminal legal system dent’s estates, consent for medical treatment, the the Probate Court. I will develop legal clinics to of people and property from the sudden entrance that is punitive, expensive, ineffective and full of appointment of guardians for minors and incapaci- provide low-cost or free estate planning services and against any shock or embarrassment that may disparities. As a long-time public defender, I have tated adults and the supervision of their property, low-income individuals to protect their families. follow. Violation of that rule can form the basis of a had the privilege to defended and work for children civil involuntary commitments of the mentally ill, I will work with local law schools to found clinics Motion to Suppress evidence. I will follow the law and adults from many different backgrounds. It is adoptions, birth record corrections and registra- to encourage Black law students to working as as codified by the Ohio Revised Code and other time that we also have judges who are diverse in tions, changes of name, issuance of marriage mental health law attorneys to guarantee counsel legal precedent. background and experience and are a reflection of licenses, supervision of testamentary trusts (those or estate planning attorneys to address the under- Q3: I will first recognize the humanity of the every the community they serve. I will be thorough and created by will) and interpretation and enforce- representation of Black attorneys in these fields. fair, and I will treat every person in my courtroom person coming before me. Judges have the power ment of inter vivos trusts (those created during Q2: While the Probate Court would not handle equally and with the utmost dignity and respect. to make people feel better or worse when they are a person’s lifetime), land appropriations, and will no-knock warrants, in the realm of justice reform most vulnerable. I will seek to improve the lives constructions. the Court does have a responsibility to reform its of all people before me. I will Issue orders and Charles J. For more information on judicial candidates visit: mental health docket to reduce contact of individu- judgments fairly and impartially. Everyone coming Kubicki, Jr. JudicialVotesCount.org als with health issues with the police. We need before me will be treated with respect and dignity. I to reduce reliance on inpatient services. We can will seek to understand and give litigants the ability Pavan Parikh expand outpatient services to work with case work- to be fully heard. I will also give consistent applica- ers in community agencies to improve treatment tion of the law in an unbiased manner. outcomes. I will also be dedicated to working with lawmakers to remedy the gaps in services and accessibility. GENERAL DIVISION Q3: I will audit all functions of the Court to deter- TERM COMMENCING 2/13/2021 Website: http://www.judgekubicki.com mine any disparities that exist and work to elimi- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JudgeKu- nate them in utilization of services, timeline delays, (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) bicki/ or outcomes. I will reform wide-ranging indigence Alison Hatheway Twitter: twitter.com/JudgeKubicki policies to ensure that people of limited income Occupation: Judge, Hamilton County Court of Website: http://www.pavanforjudge.com can still access the Court. And in order to ensure Common Pleas Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pavanfor- a diverse workforce who respects everyone, I will Education: Salmon P. Chase College of Law, J.D. judge institute a process for all vacancies to ensure di- 1993, cum laude; The Ohio State University, B.A. Twitter: twitter.com/pavanforjudge verse candidates are considered and I will require implicit bias training for all employees. 1984, Political Science. Occupation: Assistant Vice President, Govern- Experience: Judge, Hamilton County Court of ment Relations Officer & Legislative Counsel, Fed- Common Pleas, February 2003 – present; Pre- eral Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (2015-Pres- Ralph Winkler siding Judge, January 2012 – December 2012, ent); Judge Advocate, U.S. Army Reserve (2013-Present) Website: http://www.hathewayforjudge.com January 2019 - December 2019, January 2020 - Education: Xavier University: B.A. Philosophy Facebook: http://Alison Hatheway for Judge present, Santen & Hughes, Associate and Partner, (Minors in Natural Sciences and Economics); St. Twitter: twitter.com/AlisonHatheway November 1992 – December 2002. Louis University School of Law: J.D. (with a Certifi- Occupation: Director of the Juvenile Division Married with two children Family: cate in Health Law, a Certificate in International & of the Law Office of the Hamilton County Public Endorsements: Equality Cincinnati; Plumber, Comparative Law, and a Concentration in Criminal Defender. Pipefitters & M.E.S. Local 392; Fraternal Order of Litigation) BA, Speech Communications, Education: Police Queen City Lodge #69; Cincinnati Right to Experience: Adjunct Professor, UC Law (2016- Muskingum College, New Concord, OH Juris Life 2018); Adjunct Professor, Xavier University (2016- Website: http://judgeralphwinkler.com Doctor, Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Political Party Affiliation: Republican Facebook: http://Judgeralphwinkler

19 WWW.LWVCINCINNATI.ORG HAMILTON COUNTY OFFICE CANDIDATES Ralph Winkler continued referred and has full authority to conduct arraign- and Magistrate Judge. CIO, Cincinnati Federation of Teachers, Cincin- Twitter: twitter.com/Judgewinkler ment, accept pleas, enter findings and disposi- Endorsements: Hamilton County Democratic nati Women’s Political Caucus, 1889 Friends of Occupation: I have been the Hamilton County tions, conduct trials, order treatment, pronounce Party Equality Cincinnati PAC Fanon A. Rucker, the Sentinels, IBEW Local 212, AFSCME, UFCW Probate Judge since 2015. Adoptions, guardian- and enter sentence. Retired Municipal Judge and Hamilton County Local 75, Equality Cincinnati, The Honorable ships, mental health court, marriage licenses For more information on judicial candidates visit: Prosecutor Candidate Thaddeus Hoffmeister, Thaddeus Hoffmeister, National Association of and estates are among the 80 unique functions I JudicialVotesCount.org Wyoming Mayor Cincinnati Women’s Political Social Workers, Working Families Party, Bold New oversee. I manage all probate court staff and set a Kim Wilson Burke Caucus Equality Cincinnati Bold New Democracy Democracy, Our Revolution yearly budget. UFCW Local 75 AFSCME, Ohio Council 8 Cincin- Affiliations: Trustee of Ohio Women’s Bar As- Education: University Of Cincinnati - Bachelor of nati AFL-CIO Labor Council Cincinnati Federation sociation, Board Member of Ohio Chapter of Business Administration, NKU Chase College of of Teachers Greater Cincinnati UAW CAP Council Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Law - Juris Doctor, American Academy of Judicial Political Party Affiliation: Democrat Volunteer Lawyers’ Committee for The Immigration Education - Diploma of Judicial Skills Candidate’s Question Responses: and Refugee Law Center, Ohio Bar Association, Experience: From 1999 – 2020 I have served Q1: I will work with the other judges on the bench Ohio Association of Magistrates; Past member of our community as a Judge in the Hamilton County to have common sense bail reform, and ensure Cincinnati Academy of Collaborative Profession- courts. I have presided over 70,000+ cases. I that the courthouse staff is reflective of the com- als. Democratic served as an Assistant County Prosecutor, prac- Website: http://www.JudgeKimBurke.com munity as a whole. I plan to work with the other Political Party Affiliation: ticed private law and served as a judicial law clerk Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JudgeBurke- judges on the bench to reform the Courthouse Candidate’s Question Responses: before taking the Bench DrugCourt hours to address those concerns of those whose Q1: First, my Court will increase access to justice Family: I have been married to my wonderful wife Occupation: judge, Hamilton County Court of working hours exceed the regular 9- 5 business with a policy of inclusion and diversity. Our Court Teresa for 39 years. We have 3 lovely and intel- Common Pleas, Drug Court Division hours and end the cattle call of cases in the morn- staff and magistrates must reflect the beautiful ligent daughters, 3 great son-in-law’s and 7 super Education: B.A. - Ohio State University, 1980 J.D. ing so that those who have cases have time to diversity of Hamilton County so that people feel fantastic grandchildren. - Ohio State University College of Law, 1983 enter the Courthouse and participate in their case. comfortable coming to our court, and so we can re- Endorsements: Cincinnati Pipe Fitters and Experience: Drug Court judge since 2001, prior Q2: I as a current Magistrate Judge and Judicial spond better to our residents’ needs and concerns. Plumbers Local 392, Cincinnati Ironworkers Local municipal court judge, prior juvenile court magis- Candidate, I am precluded from answering and Next, I will partner with Drug Court, Juvenile Court, 44, Cincinnati Firefighters Local 48, Cincinnati trate, prior civil litigator in large law firm, prior city addressing issues that may come before me as a and Veterans’ Court to combine and streamline our Police FOP lodge 69 . of Cincinnati trial attorney and prior assistant city Judicial Officers. resources to help every family, every way we can. I Affiliations:American Judges Association, Na- prosecutor. Q3: Equal treatment is easy to provide because will be a public servant to ALL the public. tional College of Probate Judges, Ohio Association Family: I am a divorced mother of two: a son, age everyone will be treated with respect. When you Q2: As a Domestic Relations Court judge, I do not of Probate Judges, Ohio Judicial College, Ohio 24 and a daughter, age 27. I am also the oldest of respect everyone, those labels used to divide have cause to issue warrants. However, I support State Bar Association, Cincinnati Bar Association, my parents’ six children. don’t matter because you don’t give the labels any a thorough review of the need and efficacy of such Vineyard Westside Church, High School Sunday Endorsements: Equality Cincinnati PAC significance. warrants that includes all partners - law enforce- school teacher and sports coach. Political Party Affiliation: Republican ment, public defenders, community agencies, and general division judges. Political Party Affiliation: Ohio Judicial races Candidate’s Question Responses: DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION Q3: We will broaden the racial/ethnic diversity in are non partisan in the general election . I am For over nineteen years I have made it my Q1: (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) the Court staff so we reflect and respond more endorsed by Republican, Democratic and indepen- mission, practice, and purpose to make sure that Salary: $121,350 equitably to all residents of our county. Each public dent individuals and organizations. all persons who come in contact with drug court Term: 6 years, commencing 7/1/2021 servant in my Court will study our implicit biases Candidate’s Question Responses: are treated equally. Social and racial justice begin Responsibilities: To handle cases of divorce, dis- so we can identify and eradicate them. We’ll find Q1: As a judge, I have presided over 70,000 with being seen, and then being acknowledged as solution of marriage, annulment, separation, and partners to help families treat the mental health/ cases. I seek to treat all community members a human being who is as worthy of the same con- child custody matters. substance abuse issues causing their conflict. We equally with dignity and respect. As probate judge, sideration as any other person. In my courtroom, For more information on judicial candidates visit: will increase free/low cost legal assistance. We I have promoted access to justice by implement- I will always continue to promote and administer JudicialVotesCount.org will improve the Court’s daily efficiency to respect ing Zoom hearings and creating e-filing for 24/7 justice. people’s time and resolve their cases quickly. access to the court. I work with partner agencies Q2: As drug court judge I do not sign search war- Anne B. Flottman to increase diversity among adoptive families. I rants, therefore I have never signed a no-knock Amy Searcy engage in outreach by speaking at high schools, warrant. volunteering to help the homeless, and leading my Q3: I have, and will continue to provide equal church outreach. Visit probatect.org to meet my treatment to all persons who come through drug Magistrates. court. Race, gender, ability to pay or mental status Q2: While not typically a probate function, I would are not, and should not be barriers to addressing consider approving a no-knock warrant in extreme circumstances such as human trafficking or high- addiction issues. Acknowledging and addressing a level drug dealers. Because no-knock warrants drug court client’s status and/or situation, and pro- Website: http://www.FlottmanforJudge.com create an inherently high risk to citizens and law viding specific tools to address them, is what drug Facebook: http://www.facebook/com/pg/An- enforcement, the parameters of their use should court does well. There is no place for discrimina- neFlottmanforJudge Website: http://judgeamysearcy.com be carefully scrutinized and regularly reviewed. tion in my court. Twitter: twitter.com/FlottmanAnne Facebook: http://JudgeAmySearcy Through my years as a criminal judge, I am I have served as a Magistrate in the Twitter: twitter.com/JudgeAmySearcy acutely attuned to protecting citizen’s constitutional Nicole Sanders Occupation: Warren County Domestic Relations Court since Occupation: Judge, Hamilton County Domestic rights, while balancing the needs of law enforce- Relations Court ment. February 2014. Prior to joining that court, I was a partner at Wood and Lamping with a practice Education: Wm. Henry Harrison High School; Q3: During 20 years as a judge and having worked Xavier University; Chase College of Law for the public defender and prosecutor, I encoun- focused on domestic relations law. Education: J.D. University of Cincinnati; M.A. Experience: 12 years on the bench as Judge and tered people from diverse races, religions, LGBTQ Magistrate; Judge Domestic Relations Court in and national origins. In probate, I meet those with English Literature, Xavier University; B.A. English Hamilton County since 2014; attorney for 30 years. mental illness and those who need guardians. Em- and Spanish, University of Kentucky ploying kindness, compassion, and dignity, and ex- Experience: 2014- present: Magistrate, Warren Candidate’s Question Responses: Co. Domestic Relations Court 2007-2014: Partner, Q1: The calling of a judicial officer is to provide pecting the same of my staff, I seek to give equal Website: http://Nicolesandersforjudge.com treatment to every person . Anticipating the historic Wood Lamping LLP 2002-2007: Law Offices of equal justice to all. in the last 6 years, I have made Facebook: http://Nicole Sanders For Judge recognition of same-sex marriage, I prepared to Anne B. Flottman 1999-2001: law clerk and as- it easier for anyone to file in our court by instituting Twitter: twitter.com/nsanders4judge immediately issue licenses to same-sex couples. sociate- Wagner and Bloch, LLP 1989-99: English electronic filing - making our court a leader in the Occupation: Magistrate Judge, currently presiding Instructor, Xavier University region when other nearby counties do not offer over delinquency cases in Hamilton County Com- Married almost 40 years to Thomas R. this. In addition, petitioners for protective orders DRUG COURT DIVISION mon Pleas, Juvenile Court Division Family: Flottman. We have three sons: Ted - married to now receive text messages when the Order has Education: Attended and Graduated from the (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) Melissa with 19 mo. old Ronan; Will - married to been delivered. I have received national recogni- University of Cincinnati and University of Cincinnati Salary: $121,350 Lauren; Augustus. tion for making my courtroom friendlier and calm College of Law. Term: 6 years, commencing 1/3/2021 Endorsements: Hamilton County Democratic so all parties can come to agreeable terms. Experience: 17 years of diverse legal experience Responsibilities: Accepts or rejects any case Party, United States Senator Sherrod Brown, AFL/ Q2: It is improper for judicial candidates to take as a prosecutor, civil litigator, appellate attorney

20 WWW.LWVCINCINNATI.ORG HAMILTON COUNTY OFFICE CANDIDATES Amy Searcy continued Occupation: I am a trial attorney at the Hamilton warrants can only happen if there is a change to Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART), positions on how they may rule. For those who feel County Public Defender’s Office. My work allows Ohio’s laws. Local 24. me to represent the county’s indigent population that “no-knock” warrant laws should be changed, Q3: The law requires Judges to administer justice Affiliations: American Bar Association, Judicial and protect their rights during criminal prosecu- they should pursue changes through the legisla- equally under the law. That means that I will have Instructor; Ohio Judicial College, Faculty; Potter tions. ture. It creates a problem with equitable adminis- an open and accessible courtroom, I will hold at- Stewart Inn of Court; Ohio Association of Juvenile Education: I graduated from the University of tration of the law for judges to indicate that they torneys to high standards, require professionalism Court Judges, Member; Ohio State Bar Associa- Cincinnati, College of Law in 2011 with a Public at all times, and treat each person with respect. I tion, Member; Cincinnati Bar Association, Member; will use a power granted them while others do not. Service designation. In 2008, I graduated from will bring transparency to the court. Further, I will Xavier Baseball, Dad; Irish Heritage Center of Cin- Attorneys cannot “judge shop” for the judge who Bowling Green State University with a degree in ensure that the court has a staff diverse in experi- cinnati, Member; and St. Mary’s Church, Member. indicates they will use certain rules where others Political Science. ence, race, and culture who have all been trained do not. Experience: After graduating from law school, I Candidate’s Question Responses: Q3: All parties in my courtroom have always worked for the United States Air Force as a civilian in the importance of recognizing their own biases. Q1: Each day, I strive to provide access to justice received equal treatment regardless of any status. attorney. In 2012, I started as a trial attorney in the for all. For example, our Court dramatically ex- Domestic Relations parties are either petitioners/ public defender’s office, where I’ve worked for 6 John M. Williams panded school and community diversion oppor- plaintiffs or respondents/defendants, and they years. I also spent 3 years as a legislative liaison. tunities; 67% of these cases involved children of each have equal footing when making their case. Family: Nick Klingensmith, Fiancé color. Our Kids in School Rule! program achieved Whereas in a criminal court, the burden of proof is Endorsements: Hamilton County Democratic a 95% graduation rate for kids in foster care; racial on the prosecutor to prove guilt, in domestic rela- Party, Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley, Former minorities comprised 81.5% of the kids served. In School Board Member Ozie Davis, Cincinnati tions court, the burden of proof is on all parties to 2017, our Court partnered with Legal Aid to open a Councilmembers PG Sittenfeld & Greg Landsman, prove their position on parenting issues, equitable free Custody Clinic, which served over 1,700 low- OH Senator Cecil Thomas, State Representa- income families seeking a safe home for children property distribution and all final orders. tives Sedrick Denson & Brigid Kelly, Ret. Judge at risk. Fanon Rucker, Cincinnati Federation of Teachers, Website: http://www.judgejohnwilliams.com Q2: As Judge, I have never issued a no-knock JUVENILE DIVISION IBEW Local 212, UAW CAP, Cincinnati AFL-CIO Facebook: http://Judge John Williams Labor Council, Bold New Democracy, AFSCME warrant. During my 10 years as a prosecuting at- Twitter: twitter.com/judgejwilliams (CHOOSE 1 CANDIDATE) Council 8, Ohio Young Democrats, Laborers Local torney, I never advised law enforcement to pursue Judge. Leading Hamilton County Salary: $121,350 265,Equality Cincinnati PAC, Run for Something Occupation: a no-knock warrant. No-knock warrants should be Juvenile Court since 2011. Implemented programs Term: 6 years, commencing 2/14/2021 Affiliations: Cincinnati Association of Criminal reserved for only the most extraordinary circum- Responsibilities: To rule in cases involving Defense Laywers that achieved national, state and local recognition. stances. persons under 18 years of age. The Juvenile Court Political Party Affiliation: Endorsed Democrat Responsible for approximately 290 employees, Q3: Examples of our ongoing commitment to has authority in cases of delinquency, unruliness, Candidate’s Question Responses: detention facility, probation department and behav- provide equitable treatment include: addressed juvenile traffic offenses, abuse, neglect, and de- Q1: I have worked as a public defender for almost ioral health clinic. implicit bias through a detention screening tool to pendency. The Juvenile Court may be part of the my entire career. I have seen the differences Education: St. Xavier High School ‘79 Xavier guide intake decisions; selected by Georgetown Court of Domestic Relations or the Probate Court. in how justice is administered based on race, University, B.A. ‘83 Thomas Cooley Law School, University School Justice and Diversion Pathways For more information on judicial candidates visit: income, and class. My experience also gives me J.D. ‘92 Program to work with school and community JudicialVotesCount.org insight into how those charged with crimes have Experience: As Judge, I presided over thou- partners to promote racial equity and address likely been victimized, and vice versa. We must sands of cases involving abused, neglected and disparate discipline for vulnerable students; and Kari L. Bloom consider each person as a whole if we are going to delinquent children, as well as family matters. developed a school threat assessment program achieve criminal justice reform. My courtroom will My experience includes over 30 years as judge, that received the Ohio State Bar Association 2020 be a hub for social services to provide resources magistrate, organizational leader, prosecutor, and Innovative Practice Award. and opportunites for restorative justice. small business owner. Q2: Being a Judge means following the law at all Family: Married to my wife, Sarah, for 23 years. times. Ohio law requires all warrants to include Father of 3 sons and my dog Lily. a sworn statement with specificity in name, loca- Endorsements: Cincinnati Fire Fighters Union, tion, property to be searched, and what crime law Local 48; Cincinnati Fraternal Order of Police, enforcement is pursuing with the warrant. As a Queen City Lodge 69; Hamilton County GOP; Website: http://votekaribloom.com Judge, I will require all search warrant applications Cincinnati Right to Life PAC; Plumbers, Pipefitters, Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KBforJudge to comply with Ohio law and exercise extreme and Mechanical Equipment Service Techs, Local Twitter: twitter.com/KBforJudge scrutiny before approval. Abolishing no-knock 392; and International Association of Sheet Metal,

HAMILTON COUNTY BALLOT ISSUES (5) years, commencing in 2020, first due in calen- Shall the sale of beer and intoxicating liquor at A copy of the full text of the proposed charter is ISSUE 1: PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) dar year 2021. 1326 Knowlton Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223, posted at this polling place. - CITY OF CHEVIOT FOR THE TAX LEVY | AGAINST THE TAX LEVY which was adjudged to be a nuisance to the public Shall the proposed charter as reported by the A majority affirmative vote is necessary for pas- by Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas on charter commission of the City of Deer Park be sage. August 16, 2019 be permitted in this precinct? adopted? A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the City of ISSUE 3: PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) Cheviot for the purpose of current expenses - CITY OF CHEVIOT YES | NO YES | NO at a rate not exceeding seventy-five hundredths A majority affirmative vote is necessary for pas- (0.75) mill for each one dollar of valuation, which sage. ISSUE 5: PARTICULAR PREMISES LOCAL ISSUE 7: PROPOSED TAX LEVY A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the City of amounts to seven and five tenths cents ($0.075) OPTION - JUDGMENT ENTRY WARSAW (ADDITIONAL) - COLERAIN TOWNSHIP Cheviot for the purpose of general construc- for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five FOOD MART, LLC - CINTI 20-B A majority affirmative vote is necessary for pas- (5) years, commencing in 2020, first due in calen- tion, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair A majority affirmative vote is necessary for pas- sage. at a rate not dar year 2021. of streets, roads, and bridges sage. An additional tax for the benefit of Colerain Town- exceeding three (3) mills for each one dollar of FOR THE TAX LEVY | AGAINST THE TAX LEVY Shall the sale of beer and intoxicating liquor at ship for the purpose of providing and maintain- valuation, which amounts to thirty cents ($0.30) for 3406 Warsaw Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45205, ing fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) which was adjudged to be a nuisance to the public underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or ISSUE 2: PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) years, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar by Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas on other fire equipment and appliances, buildings year 2021. - CITY OF CHEVIOT June 3, 2020 be permitted in this precinct? and sites therefor, or sources of water supply A majority affirmative vote is necessary for pas- FOR THE TAX LEVY | AGAINST THE TAX LEVY and materials therefor, for the establishment sage. YES | NO and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm com- A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the City of munications, for the payment of firefighting Cheviot for the purpose of at a ISSUE 4: PARTICULAR PREMISES LOCAL current expenses ISSUE 6: PROPOSED CHARTER - CITY OF companies or permanent, part-time, or volun- rate not exceeding four and twenty-five hundredths OPTION - JUDGMENT ENTRY KNOWL- DEER PARK teer firefighting, emergency medical service, (4.25) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which TON’S TAVERN (LB LLC, INC) - CINTI 15-A A majority affirmative vote is necessary for pas- administrative, or communications person- amounts to forty-two and five tenths cents ($0.425) A majority affirmative vote is necessary for pas- sage. nel to operate the same, including the pay- for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five sage.

21 WWW.LWVCINCINNATI.ORG HAMILTON COUNTY BALLOT ISSUES ISSUE 7 CONTINUED ISSUE 11: PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) ment of any employer contributions required - VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS DEFINITIONS OF BALLOT TERMS for such personnel under section 145.48 or A majority affirmative vote is necessary for pas- TAX LEVY: Taxes that are assessed to homeowners and businesses based on their property values. 742.34 of the Revised Code, for the purchase sage. These monies are used to fund government functions as well as special programs or activities of ambulance equipment, for the provision of A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of determined to be of significant benefit to the citizens. Tax levies may be placed on the ballot for public ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency Greenhills for recreational purposes at a rate vote by a government entity (County Commissioners, City Council, Township Trustees) or taxing medical services operated by a fire department not exceeding seven tenths (0.7) mill for each one authority (School Board, Vocational District, Park Board, Library Board) or firefighting company, or for the payment of dollar of valuation, which amounts to seven cents other related costs at a rate not exceeding three ($0.07) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, RENEWAL LEVY: A Renewal Levy is the CONTINUANCE OF AN EXISTING LEVY with the collection (3) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which for five (5) years, commencing in 2020, first due in rate at the same dollar amount as when the levy was originally approved. amounts to thirty cents ($0.30) for each one hun- calendar year 2021. REPLACEMENT LEVY: A replacement levy is a NEW LEVY FOR THE SAME PURPOSE AS THE dred dollars of valuation, for a continuing period FOR THE TAX LEVY | AGAINST THE TAX LEVY EXISTING LEVY but with a different collection rate than the levy it replaces. The collection rate uses of time, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar the assessed value of the property at the time of the replacement. year 2021. ISSUE 12: PROPOSED TAX LEVY Current Operating Expenses FOR THE TAX LEVY | AGAINST THE TAX LEVY COE: (ADDITIONAL) - VILLAGE OF NORTH BEND The property tax is measured in mills; a mill is one tenth of a cent. This translates to $1 for A majority affirmative vote is necessary for pas- MILL: each $1,000 taxable value of the property. ISSUE 8: PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) sage. - VILLAGE OF ELMWOOD PLACE An additional tax for the benefit of the Village of CPT: Continued Period of Time A majority affirmative vote is necessary for pas- North Bend for the purpose of police, fire and MARKET VALUE: The market value of property is determined by the County Auditor. The valuation sage. EMS services and protection, at a rate not considers regional and neighborhood economic conditions, building improvements and land value. A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village exceeding two (2) mills for each one dollar of valu- By state law, there is a full reassessment to each parcel every six years, followed by a computerized of Elmwood Place for the purpose of ation, which amounts to twenty cents ($0.20) for current update three years later. The last full reappraisal in Hamilton County was in 2011. expenses at a rate not exceeding ten (10) mills each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to years, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar ASSESSED VALUE: Assessed Value is 35% of the Market Value of a property. In Ohio, property one dollar ($1.00) for each one hundred dollars of year 2021 taxes are determined by the Assessed Value. valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2020, FOR THE TAX LEVY | AGAINST THE TAX LEVY TAX RATE (mills): The Full Tax Rate is the total millage for the year, most of which is approved first due in calendar year 2021. by voters in the taxing district. The Effective Tax Rate is the annual total millage reduced by state FOR THE TAX LEVY | AGAINST THE TAX LEVY ISSUE 13: PROPOSED TAX LEVY mandated reductions such as the rollback and the homestead exemption. This is stated in mills, not (ADDITIONAL) - SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP dollars. A majority affirmative vote is necessary for pas- ISSUE 9: PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) under section 145.48 or 742.33 of the Revised • Changes in Section 3 to include clarifying sage. - VILLAGE OF GLENDALE Code, for the payment of the costs incurred by language regarding executive power; include a An additional tax for the benefit of Springfield A majority affirmative vote is necessary for pas- townships as a result of contracts made with process for appointing an acting manager in event Township for the purpose of sage. providing and main- other political subdivisions in order to obtain of a vacancy and change the date of the Mayor’s A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of taining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscita- police protection, for the provision of ambu- annual report. Glendale for the purpose of current expenses at tors, underwater rescue and recovery equip- lance or emergency medical services operated • Changes in Section 4 to clarify the process, a rate not exceeding ten (10) mills for each one ment, or other fire equipment and appliances, by a police department, or for the payment of appointment, hiring, responsibilities and authority dollar of valuation, which amounts to one dollar buildings and sites therefor, for sources of other related costs at a rate not exceeding two of various Village employees; allow the Village to ($1.00) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, water supply and materials therefor, for the and one-half (2.5) mills for each one dollar of valu- establish procedures for contracting and competi- for four (4) years, commencing in 2020, first due in establishment and maintenance of lines of ation, which amounts to twenty-five cents ($0.25) tive bidding; revise the qualifications and duties of calendar year 2021. fire-alarm communications, for the payment of for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a the Finance Director. FOR THE TAX LEVY | AGAINST THE TAX LEVY firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, continuing period of time, commencing in 2020, • Changes in Section 5 to change reference of or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical first due in calendar year 2021. “Acting Mayor” to “Vice Mayor”. service, administrative, or communications FOR THE TAX LEVY | AGAINST THE TAX LEVY • Changes in Section 6 eliminate the requirement ISSUE 10: REFERENDUM ON ORDINANCE personnel to operate the same, including that Mayor and Municipal Manager sign notes is- NO. 2019-10 (BY PETITION) - VILLAGE OF the payment of any employer contributions sued on behalf of the Village. GOLF MANOR required for such personnel under section ISSUE 15: PROPOSED TAX LEVY Shall the proposed revised charter be adopted? 145.48 or 742.34 of the Revised Code, for the A majority affirmative vote is necessary for pas- (RENEWAL) - VILLAGE OF TERRACE PARK YES | NO sage. purchase of ambulance equipment, for the A majority affirmative vote is necessary for pas- The Ordinance prohibits housing , provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other sage. discriminatory practices relating to employment, emergency medical services operated by a fire A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of ISSUE 17: PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) discriminatory practices relating to public accom- department or firefighting company, or for the Terrace Park for the purpose of current operating - CINCINNATI CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT modations, and discriminatory practices relating payment of other related costs at a rate not ex- expenses at a rate not exceeding two and eight A majority affirmative vote is necessary for pas- to educational institutions for Protected Classes ceeding two and one-half (2.5) mills for each one tenths (2.8) mills for each one dollar of valuation, sage. such as age, race, color, religion, ethnicity, national dollar of valuation, which amounts to twenty-five which amounts to twenty-eight cents ($0.28) for Shall a levy renewing an existing levy be imposed origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, fam- cents ($0.25) for each one hundred dollars of valu- each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) by the Cincinnati City School District for the pur- ily status, military status, sex, gender identity or ation, for a continuing period of time, commencing years, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar pose of providing for the emergency require- expression, or sexual orientation. The Ordinance in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021. year 2021. ments of the school district in the sum of forty- establishes a Human Rights Commission within eight million dollars ($48,000,000) and a levy of FOR THE TAX LEVY | AGAINST THE TAX LEVY FOR THE TAX LEVY | AGAINST THE TAX LEVY the Village and grants authority to the Human taxes to be made outside of the ten-mill limitation Rights Commission to receive complaints for ISSUE 14: PROPOSED TAX LEVY estimated by the county auditor to average seven violation of the Ordinance and the authority to in- ISSUE 16: PROPOSED CHARTER and thirty-four hundredths (7.34) mills for each one vestigate, reconcile or adjudicate those complaints (ADDITIONAL) - SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP AMENDMENT - VILLAGE OF WOODLAWN dollar of valuation, which is seventy-three and four A majority affirmative vote is necessary for pas- including the right to assess a civil penalty of five A majority affirmative vote is necessary for pas- tenths cents ($0.734) for each one hundred dollars hundred dollars ($500). Each day upon which a sage. sage. of valuation, for a period of five (5) years, com- continuing violation occurs shall constitute a new An additional tax for the benefit of Springfield The Charter Review Commission for the Village of mencing in 2021, first due in calendar year 2022? and separate violation. Certain exemptions are Township for the purpose of providing and main- Woodlawn (the “Village”) recommends the follow- FOR THE TAX LEVY | AGAINST THE TAX LEVY recognized within the Ordinance as it applies to taining motor vehicles, communications, other ing changes: religious or denominational corporations, institu- equipment, buildings, and sites for such build- • Changes in Section 2 of the Charter regarding EXPLANATION: This proposed renewal prop- tions, or associations. ings used directly in the operation of a police procedures for resolutions and ordinances; change erty tax levy request is to provide funds to meet Shall Ordinance No. 2019-10 entitled An Ordi- department, for the payment of salaries of per- “Village Clerk” to “Clerk of Council”; change and the needs of the Cincinnati City School District nance To Combat Discrimination And For The manent or part-time police, communications, establish new processes and standards for Council ($48,000,000per year for a five-year period, Guarantee Of Equality And Inclusion, be ap- or administrative personnel to operate the meetings including executive session; and change starting in 2021). The County Auditor determined proved? same, including the payment of any employer standards regarding conduct and ethics of council the valuation of the district and set the average YES | NO contributions required for such personnel members. amount of the levy required to produce the amount

22 WWW.LWVCINCINNATI.ORG HAMILTON COUNTY BALLOT ISSUES decrease over time as property values fluctuate, ISSUE 17 CONTINUED needed at 7.34 mills ($0.734 for each $100 of tax but the number of dollars for the school district Thanks to all the volunteers for putting the Guide together. valuation). This levy request is for a renewal of a would remain at $48 million per year. This levy, a levy passed by voters in 2016 and must be ap- renewal, will not raise taxes, if approved. proved again or it will expire in December 2021. ARGUMENTS FOR THE LEVY: League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area WHAT THE LEVY WILL DO: This renewal levy, if Taxpayers will not be paying more because this is Voter Guide Credits passed, will continue to fund two Cincinnati Public a renewal levy. Schools (CPS) priorities set with passage of the CPS needs these funds to continue the pre-school original levy in 2016. The levy will maintain $15 efforts which are showing good progress. More League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Co-Presidents: million in annual funding for expanding afford- high-quality preschool programs available to all Elizabeth Brown, Pinky Kocoshis able access to high quality preschool for nearly 3- and 4-year-olds are needed to prepare these children for kindergarten and to sustain the effects Voter Service Vice President: Desirae Futel 5,000 3- and 4-year-old children through CPS and Voter Guide Editor: Desirae Futel, Mary Kate Genis Cincinnati Preschool Promise (CPP) community- in later grades. based providers. The remaining $33 million will CPS also needs these funds to support the in- Vote411.org: Liz Shockey be used for learning programs for the 36,000 CPS creased enrollment in its schools, especially when LWVCA Staff: Hope Fountain K-12 students by continuing college, vocational state funds continue to decrease. If this renewal levy fails, millions of dollars dedi- and career-readiness programs; expanding quality LWVCA volunteers who assisted with this publication: Nancy Dawley, neighborhood school options; and increasing ac- cated to preschool funding for thousands of 3- and cess to learning technology for all students. 4-year olds will be lost and CPS may be forced to Carolyn Miller, Marcia Futel, Margy Maddox, Burt Roehr, Kate Elliot, BACKGROUND: Prior to the 2016 levy, a group reduce many academic and career-training pro- Sandy Sommer, Leanne Montgomery, Kathy Heekin, Mary VanAusdall, of community leaders and educators began plan- grams and scale back classroom technology and learning materials. Angela Connolly, Janet Steiner, Tricia Williams, Kimberly Jacobs, ning in response to information from numerous and our dedicated office volunteers! studies that indicated young children benefit sig- ARGUMENTS AGAINST THE LEVY: nificantly from pre-kindergarten education and they The amount of this levy continues to be a burden are more successful in later grades. Most indica- on taxpayers, especially given the loss of income This publication would not be possible without the cooperation and tors suggested that in today’s world, youngsters many families have experienced due to the pan- demic. assistance of the Hamilton County Board of Elections: who are able to participate in a preschool begin- Director of Elections and Deputy Director of Elections, Sherry Poland ning at age three will have a far better educational The number of preschool students being served experience than if they wait until age five. They is far from the original goal of 5,000 preschool and Sally J. Krisel and their staffs. formed the Cincinnati Preschool Promise (CPP) students. and developed plans for 1. providing tuition assis- Not enough low-income parents are receiving as- tance based on family income, and 2. working with sistance for preschool programs. existing providers to help them meet certain Ohio The work to increase high quality preschools, EXTENDED INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE standards of excellence. especially in low-income neighborhoods would be While the 2016 levy was placed on the ballot by substantially reduced. The League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area has extended the Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) (as has this election information available on www.vote411.org one), it was agreed that $15 million of the total ISSUE 18: PROPOSED TAX LEVY sum will be directed to preschool education expan- (SUBSTITUTE) - NORWOOD CITY sion in the Cincinnati Public preschools and in SCHOOL DISTRICT From VOTE411, you can get your own personal community-based preschools. Upon its passage, A majority affirmative vote is necessary for pas- ballot, polling place location, general guidance participants in the committees of CPP organized sage. into a Board of Managers to lead the preschool Shall a tax levy substituting for an existing levy on how to choose a candidate, links to news expansion effort the levy would fund. In the past be imposed by the Norwood City School District articles and additional candidate information five years, CPP has worked with numerous com- for the purpose of providing for the necessary munity providers to help them meet higher quality requirements of the school district in the initial including biographies, endorsements and more standards. They developed financial qualifications sum of three million three hundred ninety-five Q & A’s. Visit VOTE411 today! for students’ tuition assistance. As of May 2019, thousand dollars ($3,395,000), and a levy of taxes 1,484 students had received tuition assistance, 94 be made outside of the ten-mill limitation estimated preschools participated in tuition assistance, and by the county auditor to require eight and nineteen numerous providers improved their “Star” ratings. hundredths (8.19) mills for each one dollar of MAKE DEMOCRACY WORK! As a result, at the end of Year 1, youngsters who valuation, which amounts to eighty-one and nine When you give to the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area (LWVCA) experienced the programs offered by CPP schools tenths cents ($0.819) for each one hundred dol- Education Fund, you make democracy work for our community. With your help, scored significantly higher on the Kindergarten lars of valuation for the initial year of the tax, for we can continue to offer this trusted resource free to the public. Support the Readiness Assessment given by CPS. a continuing period of time, commencing in 2020, The remainder of the 2016 levy was used by CPS first due in calendar year 2021, with the sum of League today with your tax-deductible gift! to meet the needs of the district created by reduc- such tax to increase only if and as new land or real tions in state funding, increased enrollment (+20% property improvements not previously taxed by the Donations can be made via PayPal, debit, or credit card at http://www. school district are added to its tax list? since 2012), quality school options, and increased lwvcincinnati.org/donate.html or via check by completing the form below and need for improved technology at all levels. More- FOR THE TAX LEVY | AGAINST THE TAX LEVY over, CPS has improved curricula at all levels to mailing it with your check to: meet the “E” goals for students i.e., by gradua- LWVCA, 103 William Howard Taft Rd, Cincinnati, 45219 tion CPS’s goal is that students will be prepared ISSUE 19: PROPOSED TAX LEVY (ADDITIONAL) - WINTON WOODS CITY for Education (beyond high school), Enrollment □ Yes! I would like to support the LWVCA’s Voter Education efforts with a gift of (armed services), or Employment. SCHOOL DISTRICT At its March 2, 2020 meeting, the Cincinnati Public A majority affirmative vote is necessary for pas- □ $25 □$50 □$100 □ Other _____ Schools Board of Education adopted a resolution sage. that determined the necessity of a renewal tax in An additional tax for the benefit of the Winton Woods City School District for the purpose of Make checks payable to: LWVCA Education Fund excess of the ten-mill limitation. This request is for Name: ______an “emergency” levy, which is a property tax that current operating expenses at a rate not exceed- ing six and ninety-five hundredths (6.95) mills for serves as a limited operating levy for a maximum Address: ______each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to of five years. If approved, it will yield a specific City: ______State: _____ Zip: ______sixty-nine and five tenths cents ($0.695) for each dollar amount (stated in the ballot request), which one hundred dollars of valuation, for a continuing Email: ______must remain constant no matter what happens to period of time, commencing in 2020, first due in property values in the district over the life of the calendar year 2021. levy. Thus, the millage figure could increase or Thank you for your generosity to support increasing civic participation in our community! FOR THE TAX LEVY | AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

23 WWW.LWVCINCINNATI.ORG VOTER CHECKLIST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS DRUG COURT DIVISION Vote for not more than 1 pair Full term commencing 1-1-2021 o Alex Glandorf (Republican) Full term commencing 1-3-2021  Joseph R. Biden/Kamala D. Harris o Sharon L. Kennedy o Aftab Pureval (Democratic) o Kim Wilson Burke (Democratic) o John ODonnell o Nicole Sanders  Howie Hawkins/Angela Walker (Nonparty) COUNTY SHERIFF  Jo Jorgensen/Spike Cohen (Libertarian) JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT o Bruce Hoffbauer (Republican) PROBATE DIVISION  Donald J. Trump/Michael R. Pence Full term commencing 1-2-2021 o Charmaine McGuffey (Democratic) Full term commencing 2-9-2021 (Republican) o Jennifer Brunner o Pavan Parikh  Write- o Judi French COUNTY RECORDER o Ralph Winkler in:______o Scott Crowley (Democratic) STATE SENATOR, 8TH DISTRICT o Norbert A. Nadel (Republican) JUVENILE DIVISION Certified Write-in Candidates o Louis W. Blessing III (Republican) Full term commencing 2-14-2021 Brian Carroll/Amar Patel (Write-in) o Daniel Brown (Democratic) COUNTY TREASURER o Kari L. Bloom /Andy Prior (Write-in) o Jill Schiller (Democratic) o John M. Williams /Dawn Neptune Adams (Write- STATE REPRESENTATIVE o Charlie Winburn (Republican) in) 27TH DISTRICT DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION /Claudeliah J. Roze (Write-in) o Sara Bitter (Democratic) COUNTY ENGINEER Full term commencing 7-1-2021 Kasey Wells/Rachel Wells ((Write-in) o Tom Brinkman (Republican) o Eric J. Beck (Republican) o Anne B. Flottman President R19 Boddie/Eric Stoneham (Write- o Amy Searcy in) STATE REPRESENTATIVE COUNTY CORONER 28TH DISTRICT o Lakshmi Kode Sammarco (Democratic) NO STATE ISSUES Vote for not more than 1 in each category o Jessica E. Miranda (Democratic) U. S. REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS o Chris Monzel (Republican) JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, HAMILTON COUNTY ISSUES: (1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT) FIRST DISTRICT A majority affirmative vote is necessary o Steve Chabot (Republican) STATE REPRESENTATIVE o Ginger Bock for passage. o Kevin David Kahn (Libertarian) 29TH DISTRICT o Russell J. Mock o Kate Schroder (Democratic) o Cindy Abrams (Republican) ISSUE 17 o Write- o Harrison T. Stanley (Write-in) JUDGE OF THE COURT PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) in______OF COMMON PLEAS CINCINNATI CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE Full term commencing 1-1-2021 o FOR TAX LEVY Certified Write-in Candidates 30TH DISTRICT o Melba Marsh o AGAINST TAX LEVY Kiumars Kiani (Write-in) o Tom Roll (Nonparty) o Heidi Rosales o Bill Seitz (Republican) (2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT) Full term commencing 1-2-2021 YOUR LOCAL ISSUES o Jaime M. Castle (Democratic) STATE REPRESENTATIVE o Pat Dinkelacker ______o Brad Wenstrup (Republican) 31ST DISTRICT o Christian A. Jenkins ______o Write- o Brigid Kelly (Democratic) ______in______Full term commencing 1-4-2021 ______Certified Write-in Candidate STATE REPRESENTATIVE o Curt C. Hartman ______James J. Condit, Jr. (Write-in) 32ND DISTRICT o Chris Wagner ______o Catherine D. Ingram (Democratic) Full term commencing 2-9-2021 WRITE-IN CANDIDATES STATE REPRESENTATIVE o Jennifer Branch 5 THINGS TO KNOW 33RD DISTRICT o Elizabeth Callan This Voter Guide identifies Go to the right polling place. o Sedrick Denson (Democratic) 1. Polling locations can change. Check write-in candidates by placing o Mary L. Hill (Republican) Full term commencing 2-10-2021 vote411.com to find yours. (Write-in) next to their name. o Stacey DeGraffenreid COUNTY COMMISSIONER o Alan C. Triggs Bring I.D. You can also get a write-in list 2. Check page 3 of this guide for Full term commencing 1-2-2021 from your Precinct Election acceptable forms of I.D. o Andy Black (Republican) Full term commencing 2-11-2021 Official (PEO). To vote for o Herman J. Najoli (Nonparty) o Thomas O. Beridon Get a ballot. a write-in candidate, completely o Alicia Reece (Democratic) o Robert A. Goering 3. Ask a poll worker for a provisional ballot if you’re registered to vote but not on darken the box to the left of the list. the blank line and write in Full term commencing 1-3-2021 Full term commencing 2-12-2021 o Denise Driehaus (Democratic) o Ethna Marie Cooper Get help. the candidate’s name as it Poll workers are there to answer any o Matthew Paul ONeill (Republican) o Wende Cross 4. appears on the write-in list. Ask questions you may have. your PEO for help if you have COUNTY PROSECUTOR Full term commencing 2-13-2021 Stay and vote. questions. o Joseph T. Deters (Republican) o Alison Hatheway 5. Even if the line is long, don’t leave o Fanon A. Rucker (Democratic) o Charles J. Kubicki, Jr. without voting.

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