JOBS

1. What is the best way to promote job growth in Minnesota to stimulate our economy?
Lower taxes
Reduce business regulations
More state spending to create jobs
Seek federal stimulus money

BUDGET

2. To assure a balanced budget, should the state pass a constitutional amendment which limits state spending in the next biennium to match revenue received in the current biennium?
Yes
No

3. In 2009, Governor Pawlenty vetoed the Democrats’ billion-dollar tax bill. That bill would have increased taxes for most Minnesotans while delaying $1.7 billion in essential K-12 funding until 2012. Did you agree with the Governor’s veto?
Yes
No

VOTING

4. Should Minnesotans be required to provide photo identification in order to vote?
Yes
No

ENERGY

5. Should we repeal the moratorium on building new nuclear power plants in Minnesota as a means of keeping electricity affordable for our residents?
Yes, look at nuclear power options
No, keep the ban on new nuclear power

HEALTH CARE

6. How can we help Minnesotans control their health care costs?
I prefer the federal government takeover of health care
Reduce health care mandates to reduce insurance costs in Minnesota
Allow consumers to purchase approved health care products across state lines
I prefer less government intervention and a close relationship between doctor and patient to control costs
Other: (please specify)  

VIKINGS STADIUM

7. Should the state assist in funding the construction of a new Minnesota Vikings stadium?
Yes, the state should assist the Vikings in creating a solution
No, the state should stay out of it

8. If you answered “A” in the previous question, what funding options are most attractive?
Statewide sales tax
Local sales tax
"Fan" tax applied specifically to tickets and goods purchased by football fans
No taxes
Expand racino gambling and apply taxes gained to stadium funding

LUCE LINE TRAIL

9. What is your opinion regarding the proposed paving of the Luce Line Trail?
Pave the trail now
Wait to pave the trail until the economy recovers
Let’s look at other options for trails in District 18A
Leave the Luce Line Trail as it is