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State Representative Rod Hamilton
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-5373
For more information contact: Jason Wenisch 651-296-2317
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REP. HAMILTON ANNOUNCES LEGISLATIVE SURVEY RESULTS
ST. PAUL - State Representative Rod Hamilton (R-Mountain Lake) said he was pleased with response to his session survey. More than 700 filled out Hamilton’s questionnaire, which was distributed throughout District 22B.
“Constituent feedback is vital to effective representation at the State Capitol,” Hamilton said. “Knowing how my constituents feel on a particular topic makes it easier to cast a vote on the House floor. What really stood out to me is that most respondents are against raising taxes to solve our deficit, and a strong majority wants tribal governments to share casino profits with the state.”
In order to balance the state’s budget, 51% of respondents want to reduce government spending; 38% would use a combination of spending reductions and tax increases; 7% want to expand the sales tax to clothing and services; 4% would increase taxes on businesses; and 3% would raise income taxes.
When asked about the state’s transportation budget and increases the, 37% don’t think the road improvement budget should be increased, 26% would support a 5-cent statewide gas tax to raise additional funds; 15% want to increase license tab fees; and 20% would increase the Minnesota sales tax by one-half cent.
Reaction to K-12 funding was mixed. 48% say the current level of funding is insufficient, but there should be greater accountability for student achievement if we are going to increase funding; 30% feel the current level of funding is sufficient, and we have appropriate measures of educational accountability; and 18% say the current level of funding is already too high.
On the gambling issue, 85% of respondents feel Minnesota tribes should give their fair share to the state. 82% favor Governor Pawlenty’s plan that would restrict a truant high school student’s driver’s license; and 59% would not be willing to pay a $2 per month water fee that would be used to clean up Minnesota’s lakes and streams.
“It’s always interesting to hear what people have to say about proposed legislation in the Minnesota House,” Hamilton said. “My thanks to everyone that took the time to fill out my session survey.”
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