The News-Herald Date questionnaire completed: 09/25/13 Election Questionnaire Office sought: Beachwood City Council

Political party: Democrat Name: Michael Silver Age: 52 Date of birth: 05/01/1961 Place of birth: Warren, OH Home address: 25495 Bryden Rd, Beachwood OH Length of residence in that community: 17 years Twitter: N/A Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Elect.Silver Campaign Web site: www.electsilver.com Occupation: Data Analyst Employer: Progressive Business address: 6050 Parkland Blvd, Mayfield Heights, OH Elected office experience: None Non-elected office experience (boards, etc.): Board Member Wexner Heritage Village, Columbus, OH Past Advisor, Bnai Brith Youth Organization, Columbus and Cleveland OH 10+ year volunteer Baseball and Soccer Coach for Beachwood Recreation Co-Founder, Beachwood Residents for Responsible Development Community Organizer regarding Signature Square Hotel development Education (Please only list schools youve graduated from and list degrees if applicable): B.S. Industrial Engineering 1984, M.S. Industrial Engineering 1987, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Marital status: Married, 26 years Name of spouse: Beth Silver Name and age of any children: Rachael 20, Marc 17 Organizations: Park Synagogue, Mandel JCC, Forest City Masonic Lodge #388, Cleveland Skating Club

Should you be elected, what are three specific areas youd like to change, address, improve or further research, and how specifically would you go about it?: Being more Responsible with our Tax Dollars o o o o o o Ensure competitive bidding of key contracts and large purchases Reducing administrative overhead and cost effective by using Lean Business practices Eliminating deficit spending and work to roll back the tax increase Evaluate in-sourcing contracted positions of Law Director and Planning Director Cut expenditures for outside marketing firms charging $120/hr to post comments on Facebook and eliminate support for The Beachwood Convention and Visitors Bureau. Further reduce the use of outside services that could be performed by existing Staff

Being more Open with Residents o o o o o o Provide community notices through neighborhood signs and signage at City Hall of Council meetings Provide on-line access to Council and other City meetings so residents can attend remotely Work with Senior Residences to provide regular transportation to and from Council Meetings Disclose expenses through Monthly Financial Reports that are posted online, so residents know where our tax dollars are being spent Provide online access to all Pending and Recently enacted ordinances so residents know what Council is voting on Conducting fewer secret executive session meetings and letting residents know about key events such as the Mayors retirement and rehiring by Council.

Being more Respectful of Residents o o o o o Eliminate Mayoral appointment of Planning and Zoning Commission members to ensure independence Allow, and provide for, resident input at Planning and Zoning meetings Require disclosure of any proposed developments to Council before any Zoning change legislation is passed to Planning and Zoning Develop and implement a Master Development Plan for Commerce Park and Beachwood overall, that can be displayed at City Hall Protect residential neighborhoods through controlling zoning changes and existing deed restrictions

Whether for past accomplishments or future goals, why should voters elect you? My wife Beth and I have more than just lived in Beachwood for the last 17 years; whether by volunteering for Beachwood Rec, having our children in the schools or Beths work at Menorah Park, weve become committed to this community. Now, Im extending that commitment to our future, to ensure Beachwood is the leader in quality of life, outstanding schools and good

governance. As Beachwood approaches its second century, we are not without challenges. Our budget shows revenue is declining by almost $1 Million this year while expenses are increasing by $4 Million, resulting in deficit spending reducing our cash reserves. Top-notch services and programs distinguish Beachwood. However, maintaining the status quo will only result in another tax increase costing businesses and residents alike. Now is the time to tighten the belt and sharpen the pencil, before we have another crisis. We also have little room left for new homes, with only one large, undeveloped parcel. Businesses continue to grow closer to existing residential neighborhoods. Commerce Park and other aging buildings lack tenants, and unlike Chagrin Highlands, these areas solely benefit our Schools and City. Together, we need to build a Beachwood that remains a great place to work while protecting our neighborhoods. There has been a lot of news about Beachwood this past year, much of that being less than positive. Our community deserves better. A more transparent and responsible Council, with fewer closed door meetings and good fiscal controls, are important steps to rebuilding trust in our leadership. Thats what I intend to bring to City Council. NOTE TO CANDIDATES: Please be aware that this questionnaire will be published.