Election night will be busy in the Mill Creek Valley and neighboring areas Nov. 6 as voters in most communities choose new city council representatives.

        Reading voters have a number of city council choices. Safety-Service Director Mike Rahall said issues involve “actively promoting Reading on both commercial and residential levels.

        “Our proximity to Evendale and Blue Ash, combined with the completion of (Ronald Reagan) Highway, puts us in a great position for growth ...”

        In the race for president of council, incumbent Albert Elmlinger Jr., is officially unopposed since a technicality left former veteran councilwoman Carol Bullock-Carpenter off the ballot. She has organized a write-in campaign.

        Six candidates, including two incumbents and two former councilmen, are vying for three at-large city council seats. Each of Reading's four wards has incumbents running against challengers.

        In neighboring Evendale, the recent loss of 800 jobs at General Electric Aircraft Engines likely will affect village revenues, said Mayor Doug Lohmeier. Other issues include revitalization of the Reading Road corridor, economic development and Mill Creek flooding.

Check candidates and issues in four counties

        Five candidates are seeking three Evendale council seats.

        In the Village of Glendale, six candidates are running for four Village Council seats.

        Walter Cordes, Glendale Village Administrator, said that like most small villages with full services, finances are an ongoing issue. The village's $1.35 million annual operating budget is barely covered by revenue from property taxes. “If we were to expand services or accelerate improvements, it would be necessary to increase revenues either by taxes or other means,” he said.

        Blue Ash City Council will need to maintain existing services and amenities while addressing any future growth with care, said Mayor James Sumner.

        Wyoming voters will elect a new seven-member council from a slate of 10 candidates. City Finance Director Dina Minneci said “maintaining infrastructure while keeping the tax base low and implementation of the city's new new master plan” will be council priorities.

        Lincoln Heights electors face a slate of five candidates seeking four open seats. Village Administrator Carole Cornelison said economic development issues are on the front burner. In June, council approved an urban renewal and revitalization plan and its implementation is the key city council goal.

        In Woodlawn, where fiscal responsibility, maintaining an economic base and services are key topics, voters will see three candidates for two council seats.

        In Springdale, one District Council seat is contested.

       Editor's Note: Candidate profiles were reported in The Enquirer's Election Guide published Oct. 28; available on line at Cincinnati.Com/election 2001.
       

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