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The News-Herald
Election Questionnaire

Date questionnaire

completed: 9/16/2011

Office sought: Munson Township Trustee Political party: nonpartisan office

Name: Irene McMullen Age:Sl Home address: 9744 Sherman Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026 Length of residence in that community: Cell phone: 440-796-6825 Occupation: Munson Township Trustee, part-time Impartial Hearing Officer, Ohio Department of Education Employer: Munson Township approx. 17 years Home phone: 440-729-04S7

My overall objectives:
Effective, accountable leadership to keep Munson running efficiently Full-time commitment to fulfilling Trustee responsibilities. I am working when business are open.

Collaboration with other townships, County and State lawmakers Working smarter - getting grants and cost-saving alternatives to make our tax dollars go farther Promoting volunteerism Maintaining - encouraging civic service to promote Munson's future

Munson's rural quality

With these objectives in mind, below are three areas of special emphasis: Town Hall Renovation - The economy has affected all of our families and should likewise affect the township. I proposed a resolution committing the township to a renovation of town hall instead of a new building. passed unanimously. planned before I became a trustee. However, a new roof and a modest renovation/expansion It Munson could have built a new town hall on the campus of our current building, as was of the current

building are what Munson needs. Now the difficult task of planning and building begins. We are committed to seeking community input and consensus as we undertake the renovation. Administration - as Chair of the Trustees, I have spent a great deal of time ensuring that meetings run smoothly and that the office is run effectively. To that end, we instituted performance evaluations and goals We created a records retention for all personnel and I created a Records Commission with the fiscal officer.

policy and will continue to work to streamline the paperwork maintained at the township.

Equipment & Maintenance- We must maintain our plant and equipment to deliver services effectively.
recently purchased a snowplow truck and an ambulance for the Fire Department. procuring another replacement ambulance, finishing the grant-procured Department and Service Garage and maintaining our current park properties.

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energy saving retrofits at the Fire

Why should voters elect you? I am honored to be a public servant. Early in my career, working for the Army in Germany, the

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of Justice, I handled varied matters from to be heard and

complex contracts to individual service member concerns. Giving everyone an opportunity

asking questions that can lead to consensus is a hallmark of my work. The best decisions are usually ones reached by agreement rather than edict. As Chair of the Township Trustees, I take my role as a representative of

ill! residents

very seriously. Often, the most important

information

and best ideas come from residents, so I

invite residents to continue to call me with their concerns and suggestions. I value the rural character and
traditions of the township, and am mindful of preserving Munson's past in preparing for our future. As importantly, trustee. I love Munson Township. I volunteered on Munson boards for many years before running for As

Much of the reason Munson is such a desirable place to live is the welcoming attitude of neighbors
I will continue to put my experience to work to keep

and businesses alike. I am committed to this township and want to help maintain the quality of life here. Munson grows, there will be new challenges to confront. Munson a wonderful Township government place to call home. in Ohio is limited in scope. It is important to ensure that the trustees are acting

properly and openly within those powers. Trustees must always provide an opportunity in enacting new resolutions that affect property owners or individual rights. I am proud of the accomplishments accomplishments.

for citizens to share

their views. While trustees have significant latitude with respect to real property, they should be circumspect

and progress Munson has made while I have been Trustee and of our

I will continue to work hard to serve all of the residents of Munson Township.