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State Representative Ron Erhardt

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Posted: 2007-10-11 00:00:00
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NEWS RELEASE

ERHARDT ANNOUNCES SURVEY RESULTS

Thank you to everyone who completed and returned my 2007 Session Questionnaire and for your additional comments. I appreciate your interest in state government. The results of the survey are below. Once again, thank you.



2007 SESSION QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS

1. The state government recently forecast a $2 billion budget surplus. What should be done with the surplus?
A. It’s time for a permanent tax cut 24%
B. The surplus should be returned to taxpayers, but it’s too early to cut taxes permanently 21%
C. The surplus should be put into more government programs to help people 24%
D. The surplus should be added to the “rainy day” fund 31%

2. If you answered A or B to Question 1, which kind of tax should be returned or cut?
A. Income tax 31%
B. Sales Tax 6%
C Property Tax 58%
D. Other (specify) 5%
3. What do you believe is the best solution to traffic congestion in the southwest metro area?
A. More highway capacity 17%
B. More transit options 31%
C More highway capacity and more transit options 45%
D. Other (specify) 7%
4. MnDOT estimates that the metro area needs more than $1 billion a year in new money for maintenance and construction during the next 20 years. To provide this money, should the legislature?
A. Raise the gas tax 53%
B. Increase license tab fees 25%
C. Other (specify) 22%

5. Do you support Governor Pawlenty’s initiative to provide government- run health care to all uninsured children in Minnesota?
A. Yes 73%
B. No 27%
6. If all three receive an increase, which should receive the largest funding increase?
A. Early childhood education 33%
B. K-12 education 50%
C. Higher education 17%

7. Do you support a statewide smoking ban in bars and restaurants?
A. Yes 78%
B. No 22%

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