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Voters' Guide: City of Oakwood
Information compiled by the Dayton League of Women Voters.
Candidates for Council City of Oakwood
Race Information:
Elect 2
Candidates are displayed in random order
| Name: | Carlo McGinnis | |
| Residence: | Oakwood | |
| Incumbent: | Yes | |
| Experience: | ||
| Attorney, General Practice; Prosecutor, Huber Heights 1990-2008; VP Little Miami, Inc. (Conservation of Little Miami River); Oakwood City Council (Vice Mayor); wife, Pam (Gridley), father of five through Oakwood Schools, Ann, Claire, Craig, Marie and Jane (OHS senior) | ||
| If the recession continues, what impact will that have on Oakwood’s budget and what proactive measures should the council be making to assure that essential services continue for Oakwood residents? | ||
A prolonged recession would have some appreciable impact on Oakwood's budget. The enduring strength of the City's school system and property values will serve to circumvent any material detriment. Long range planning, with diligent data monitoring, would proactively assist Counsel to maintain employment costs in line with the private sector. Sustaining constant communication and inviting meaningful citizen comment is the foundation for high quality services, and giving the taxpayers their monies worth. | ||
| Name: | Rob Stephens | |
| Residence: | Oakwood | |
| Incumbent: | No | |
| Experience: | ||
| Born, raised and work in Oakwood. Owner-Stephens Insurance Agency; Executive Director-Independent Insurance Agents Association; Board of Zoning appeals; Past-President Oakwood Rotary; Varsity Assistant Football Coach 1997-2006; OHS Athletic Hall of Fame Committee, married with two children. | ||
| If the recession continues, what impact will that have on Oakwood's budget and what proactive measures should the council be making to assure that essential services continue for Oakwood residents? | ||
The recession is a temporary setback for our country and our community. I have no doubt that Oakwood will remain strong by continuing to observe the long tradition of fiscal conservatism that has seen us through many difficult times. It is the responsibility of Council to continually monitor the City's financial status and take the appropriate steps to ensure that our residents enjoy the same high quality services that we have come to expect. | ||
| Name: | Anne Shank Hilton | |
| Residence: | Oakwood | |
| Incumbent: | No | |
| Experience: | ||
| Attorney: LexisNexis, Risk Management division. Community-Oakwood: Budget Review Committee (9 years), Youth Sports Coach; Dayton: Conflict Management Facilitator-Dayton Mediation Center, Volunteer Lawyer for Pro-Bono Program (10 years); Education: Oakwood HS, Northwestern University, OSU Law School; Family: Husband: Mathematics teacher, Son to attend Harman. | ||
| If the recession continues, what impact will that have on Oakwood's budget and what proactive measures should the council be making to assure that essential services continue for Oakwood residents? | ||
Currently, the recession is not materially affecting the city budget. Oakwood's primary source of revenue is the income tax, and 2009 collections so far this year are about 2% above those of 2008. If circumstances change, Council should look at the facts as they exist at that time and, after receiving citizen input, take appropriate action. Any measures should reflect specific citizen concerns and the desire to continue Oakwood's heritage as a premier residential community. | ||