Dear Neighbor,

Thank you for taking a few moments to answer the following survey about issues facing Alaska and our district. Your input is extremely valuable to me as your representative, and I consider your responses whenever I make decisions affecting the future of our region.

Thanks again for your valuable input.

Gary

Questions

The results from the Fall 2000 High School Graduation Qualifying Exam showed that of the students tested, only 46% passed the reading exam, 27% passed the writing exam and 22% passed the math exam. Based on these results, would you support delaying the high school exit exam?

Yes
No

If so, for how long?

2003
2004
2005
2006
No Test

To help students prepare for the High School Graduation Qualifying Exam and to help reduce the pupil-teacher ratio, would you support an increase in the foundation formula?

Yes
No

Do you think the formula should be adjusted each year to offset inflation?

Yes
No

Representative Bill Hudson recently introduced a state income tax bill that he says would raise $250 million to help fill the State of Alaska's budget gap. The proposed measure calls for Alaskans to pay the state 15% of their federal taxes. Would you support this state income tax?

Yes
No

If you support a state income tax, but at a different percentage of the federal tax than the one mentioned above, what percentage would you support? Input as a number please. ie: 10% would be entered as 10

Some believe the budget gap could be reduced by a statewide sales tax that would equally affect all people who purchase items in Alaska. Would you support a state sales tax?

Yes
No

If so, at what percentage? Input as a number please. ie: 10% would be entered as 10

In coming weeks, the legislature will be considering the Fiscal Year 2002 Capital Budget. What, if any, new capital projects do you believe should be given priority in our District?

Do you have any other comments you would like to share?

What is your name?

What is your physical address?

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