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Voters' Guide: City of Springboro

Information compiled by the Dayton League of Women Voters.

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Candidates for Council Ward 3 City of Springboro

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Name: James Marsh
Residence: Springboro
Incumbent: No
Experience:
I am married father of three, 1997 graduate of Michigan State Univeristy with 17 years of service in the USN and USAF, now employed as a civilian at WPAFB Headquarters and in the Ohio Air National Guard.
If the recession continues, what impact will that have on the City of Springboro’s budget and what proactive measures should the council be making to assure that essential services continue for Springboro residents?

The recession is forcing us all to re-evaluate our budgets. Springboro must take a hard look at budget priorities and concentrate spending on basic community needs and services such as police, fire and roads. Council must attract and support healthy businesses that will contributre to our tax base while maintaining the home-town feel of our community, and also find ways to encourage citizens and non-profits to contribute their time and energy to support city services.

Name: James Chmiel
Residence: Springboro
Incumbent: Yes
Experience:
I have been a Springboro resident for 37 years. I have served on city council for 7 years and am currently Deputy Mayor. Married to Jennifer for 27 years and we have five children all Springboro graduates.
If the recession continues, what impact will that have on the City of Springboro’s budget and what proactive measures should the council be making to assure that essential services continue for Springboro residents?

Springboro would see a reduction in income tax revenue if our business or personal employment were to drop from current leveles. The council should explore every option for regional cooperation with the county and neighboring communities to combine services. Sharing resources has proven to be an effective way to eliminate duplication and reduce the costs associatied with them. One example would be our participation in the Warren County Regional 911 call and dispatch center.