1.
Debate over how to balance the state budget is expected to again dominate discussions in Springfield this year. The Comptroller recently reported that Illinois is facing a record-high budget deficit of over $4 billion. This is a staggering amount and requires us to reassess our priorities going into the new legislative session.
Please rank the following eight budget issues in terms of importance to you, with 1=most important and 8=least important:
Education
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Health Care/Human Services
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Senior Programs
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Public Safety/Crime
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Transportation/Mass Transit
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Road Construction
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Property Tax Relief
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Job Opportunities/Economic Growth
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2.
In order to reduce the state's $4 billion plus in unpaid bills, would you support:
Short-term borrowing:
Support
Oppose
An income tax increase:
Support
Oppose
A sales tax increase:
Support
Oppose
New revenue from gambling expansion:
Support
Oppose
Other:
3.
With respect to health care, which of the following options would you prefer?
Universal health care mandated and provided by government.
Employer-based health care where all workers are guaranteed a
minimum level of coverage by their employer.
Increased affordability and access to health care options so
each person can choose the health care plan that best fits their
own individual and family's needs.
4.
Would you be in favor of legislation that gives you an annual income tax credit, equal to the amount you pay annually in property taxes?
Yes
No
Don't Know
5.
Would you support an income tax increase if it temporarily lowered your property taxes and gave some increase in funds to schools?
Yes
No
Don't Know
6.
Do you believe the state should pass a bill to fund road and bridge improvements?
Yes
No
Don't Know
7.
Do you feel the state should remove the sales tax on gasoline?
Yes
No
Don't Know
8.
Would you support the state investing money to develop alternative energy sources?
Yes
No
Don't Know
9.
Do you support adding a recall provision to the state constitution?
Yes
No
Don't Know
10.
A state law should be enacted to:
11.
What state road in your area is in most need of improvement?
12.
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