Dear Kenai Peninsula Neighbor,

Thank you for taking a few moments to answer the following survey about issues facing us as Kenai Peninsula residents. Your input is extremely valuable to me as your Senator, and I consider your responses whenever I make a decision affecting the future of our region.

Schools, roads, and state spending are big concerns for all of us. Your input on these and other issues addressed by the Legislature in the coming months will help me to craft legislation that best suits Kenai Peninsula residents.

Thanks again for your valuable input.

John

PS:	Thank you to all who responded to my January survey. We got a lot of useful and interesting comments! Keep up the good work letting me know how you feel about local issues.

February Questions

There appears to be a lot of support for a medium security prison in the Kenai area. Where do you suggest the prison be located?

Do you want the prison build near you?

Yes
No

The city of Homer proposes to annex 25 square miles of land adjacent to its city boundaries. Do you support the proposed annexation?

Yes
No

Legislation has been introduced (HB 93) that would establish a permit fee on the dipnet fishery on the Kenai Peninsula. Do you support such a fee?

Yes
No

Some people believe the current High School Exit Exam judges only a student's "book learning" and gives no credit for the social and personal skills gained through years of learning to work with others and meeting deadlines.

Do you believe passing the High School Exit Exam should carry all the weight in determining whether a student graduates or not?

Yes
No

Some people see the High School Exit Exam as a "report card" for Alaska's educators and school systems. They say the poor showing on the exams is proof of the bad quality of education our students are receiving.

Do you agree with this view?

Yes
No

President Bush recently proposed a federal voucher system to help parents pay the cost of transfering their children from public schools to private schools.

Do you support a constitutional amendment to establish a voucher system for Alaska's schools?

Yes
No

Please rank the priorities that you think the Legislature should be working on this session. Rank 1 through 6, with 1 being your highest priority and 6 the lowest.

Budget cuts

Find new sources of revenue

Schools and education

Protecting the environment

Repair and maintenance of roads and buildings

Public safety and police protection

What do you think is the most important issue or problem facing Alaska and/or our district? How would you address this issue?

What program(s) or service(s) provided by state government are MOST important to you? Why?

What program(s) or service(s) provided by state government are LEAST important to you? Why?

What is your name?

What is your street address?

What city do you live in?

What is your e-mail address?

How many individuals live in your household?

Do you have any additional comments you wish to make?