questionaire 2005

Diane M Tuohey

Age: 43

Address: 790 Walnut St.

City: Lockport

Office seeking: Alderman-at-Large

Do you currently hold office? No

Party affiliation:  Democrat

Other lines? (either endorsed or won): Working Family Party, Save Jobs

Organizational endorsements: Niagara Orleans Labor Council, UAWCAP COUNCIL Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Grant Winner

Why are you running for office? Because after serving 2 mos. on the council, I feel there is a need to improve city govt. communication, cooperation & coordination. People need representation that asks the right questions.

What do you you hope to accomplish if elected? New budgeting, processes, smarter work processes, incentory control Dedicated tree crews, recycling, youth vision committee

Are you willing to debate your opponent? Yes

Are you/could you be available for interview at 11 a.m.? Yes

Are you/could you be available for interview at 12:30 p.m? Yes

Additional comments: using my mgmt./marketing background the strategy should be:

  1. Define the problem

  2. Remove the blame, the misleading, the defensiveness and the negative attitudes

  3. Apply the logic

  4. address the needs & quality to formulate success.

Represent the residents, listen to concerns & new ideas.

Thank you very much Scott!