Rep. Mathias 2009 Survey Questions

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Check your highest state spending prioritiy?
 Health Care Programs Education/School Construction Economic Development Roads Infrastructure Mass Transit Other

What do you think is the most serious challenge affecting our community today?
 Unemployment Housing Costs Local issues such as property taxes Health Care Cost and Availability Government Spending Other

What is the most pressing public education issue in need of improvement?
 Smaller Class Sizes Curriculum School funding Teacher Training Security Parental Involvment Other

With respect to health care, which of the following options do you think is best?
  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.

How often do you use public transportation?
 Daily Weekly Monthly Infrequently Never

Have you or someone you know either lost their job or been forced to postpone retirement due to the current financial crisis?
 Lost a job Postpone Retirement Neither

Should the General Assembly act swiftly to approve the recommendations of the Illinois Reform Commission or should all ethics and campaign reform proposals be considered on an individual basis?
  Support Illinois Reform Commission Recommendations  Look at each ethics & campaign reform proposal individually  Ethics & campaign reform is not a serious issue

With respect to gun issues, do you believe we need more gun control, less gun control, or are current gun laws adequate?
  More responsible gun control is needed to help ensure public safety  Less gun control in order to preserve Second Amendment rights  Need more strict enforcement of gun crime sentencing provisions  Current gun laws are adequate

Considering same-sex relationships, do you believe Illinois should recognize:
  Civil Unions   Marriage equality for same-sex couples  Neither

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