2020 Legislative Survey

Prior to the 2020 Legislative Session, survey responses will be shared exactly as received with Cherokee’s Legislative Delegation. All responses are anonymous.

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* 1. I live in Cherokee County:

Yes

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* 2. I work in Cherokee County:

Yes

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* 3. Age:

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-65

65+

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* 4. Gender:

Male

Female

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* 5. I have been a member of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce for:

0-2 years

3-5 years

6-10 years

11-19 years

20+ years

Unknown

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* 6. Which best describes your primary employment situation:

I own a business with 5 or fewer employees

I own a business with 6 - 25 employees

I own a business with 26 - 49 employees

I own a business with 50 - 99 employees

I own a business with 100+ employees

I am self-employed as an individual

I am employed by a non-profit agency

I am employed by a governmental entity

I work for a business with 5 or fewer employees

I work for a business with 6 - 25 employees

I work for a business with 26 - 49 employees

I work for a business with 50 - 99 employees

I work for a business with 100+ employees

I am retired

I am currently unemployed

Other

If other, please specify:

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* 7. The company I own or work for is headquartered in Cherokee County:

Yes

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* 8. I completed the Legislative Survey last year:

Yes

Don't Recall

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* 9. Based upon the state of the current economy, where do you see your business:

	Slowing	Same	Growing	Closed	Sold
One Year from Now	One Year from Now Slowing	One Year from Now Same	One Year from Now Growing	One Year from Now Closed	One Year from Now Sold
Three Years from Now	Three Years from Now Slowing	Three Years from Now Same	Three Years from Now Growing	Three Years from Now Closed	Three Years from Now Sold
Five Years from Now	Five Years from Now Slowing	Five Years from Now Same	Five Years from Now Growing	Five Years from Now Closed	Five Years from Now Sold

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* 10. Would you support a sales tax to replace the state income tax?

Yes

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* 11. Comments regarding your response to question #10:

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* 12. Georgia’s minimum wage is $5.15, however the federal minimum wage of $7.25 applies to most jobs in Georgia. Should Georgia’s Minimum Wage be increased?

Yes

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* 13. Comments regarding your response to question #12:

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* 14. Do you utilize the NW Corridor Express Lanes for business travel?

Yes

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* 15. Do you utilize the NW Corridor Express Lanes for personal travel?

Yes

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* 16. What is the highest ‘toll’ you have paid in the Express Lanes?

Don't recall the amount of the toll.

Haven't used the Express Lanes.

Toll amount $_____:

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* 17. What is the highest ‘toll’ you would pay in the Express Lanes?
Toll amount $_____:

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* 18. Express Lanes comments:

HOW IMPORTANT ARE THE FOLLOWING ISSUES TO YOUR BUSINESS?
1=Not Important and 5=Extremely Important

EDUCATION

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* 19. Quality Education (Pre-K – Higher Ed)

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* 20. Education Comments:

TRANSPORTATION

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* 21. New/Expanded Roads

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* 22. Public Local Options

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* 23. Public Regional Options

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* 24. Transportation Comments:

WORKFORCE

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* 25. Job Creation

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* 26. Qualified Workforce/Job Training

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* 27. Workforce Comments:

ADDITIONAL VITAL INTERNAL & EXTERNAL BUSINESS CONCERNS

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* 28. Affordable Housing (Non-Subsidized)

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* 29. Cyber Security Issues

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* 30. Environmental Issues

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* 31. Health Insurance Options (Affordable & Accessible)

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* 32. Public Safety

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* 33. Social Services (Availability):

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* 34. Substance Abuse/Addiction:

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* 35. Technology Infrastructure (Fiber, Broadband, etc.)

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* 36. Business Concerns Comments:

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* 37. What other issues affect your business?

The following questions were submitted by members of Cherokee's Legislative Delegation.

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* 38. How well do you believe the State of Georgia is performing for citizens and businesses? (State Representative Michael Caldwell)
1=Not Important and 5=Extremely Important

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* 39. Comments regarding your response to question #38:

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* 40. In support of the State of Georgia’s strategy to combat and relieve infrastructure demands, should the State fund incentives for companies to “work from home” and “remote work” options? (State Representative Michael Caldwell)

Yes

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* 41. Comments regarding your response to question #40:

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* 42. Are there any State government regulations that hinder your business’ ability to be successful? If so, what are they and how would you like to see them changed? (State Representative Wes Cantrell)

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* 43. Do you support implementing some level of oversight over the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), which oversees high school athletics? (State Senator Bruce Thompson)

Yes

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* 44. Comments regarding your response to question #43:

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* 45. Based upon news from Governor Kemp’s Office in August regarding budget cuts, do you support cutting the State of Georgia’s budget by 4%? (State Senator Bruce Thompson)

Yes

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* 46. Comments regarding your response to question #45:

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* 47. Do you support freezing the State of Georgia's budget and exploring opportunities to reduce wasteful spending? (State Senator Bruce Thompson)

Yes

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* 48. Comments regarding your response to question #47:

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* 49. Should the Cherokee Legislative Delegation override local control regarding zoning and annexation decisions? (State Representative Scot Turner)

Yes

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* 50. Comments regarding your response to question #49:

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* 51. Which taxes on business makes it more difficult to run a business in Georgia and should be eliminated or reformed? (State Representative Scot Turner)

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* 1. I live in Cherokee County:

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* 2. I work in Cherokee County:

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* 3. Age:

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* 4. Gender:

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* 5. I have been a member of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce for:

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* 6. Which best describes your primary employment situation:

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* 7. The company I own or work for is headquartered in Cherokee County:

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* 8. I completed the Legislative Survey last year:

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* 9. Based upon the state of the current economy, where do you see your business:

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* 10. Would you support a sales tax to replace the state income tax?

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* 11. Comments regarding your response to question #10:

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* 12. Georgia’s minimum wage is $5.15, however the federal minimum wage of $7.25 applies to most jobs in Georgia. Should Georgia’s Minimum Wage be increased?

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* 13. Comments regarding your response to question #12:

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* 14. Do you utilize the NW Corridor Express Lanes for business travel?

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* 15. Do you utilize the NW Corridor Express Lanes for personal travel?

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* 16. What is the highest ‘toll’ you have paid in the Express Lanes?

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* 17. What is the highest ‘toll’ you would pay in the Express Lanes? Toll amount $_____:

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* 18. Express Lanes comments:

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* 19. Quality Education (Pre-K – Higher Ed)

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* 20. Education Comments:

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* 21. New/Expanded Roads

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* 22. Public Local Options

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* 23. Public Regional Options

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* 24. Transportation Comments:

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* 25. Job Creation

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* 26. Qualified Workforce/Job Training

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* 27. Workforce Comments:

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* 28. Affordable Housing (Non-Subsidized)

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* 29. Cyber Security Issues

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* 30. Environmental Issues

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* 31. Health Insurance Options (Affordable & Accessible)

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* 32. Public Safety

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* 33. Social Services (Availability):

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* 34. Substance Abuse/Addiction:

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* 35. Technology Infrastructure (Fiber, Broadband, etc.)

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* 36. Business Concerns Comments:

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* 37. What other issues affect your business?

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* 38. How well do you believe the State of Georgia is performing for citizens and businesses? (State Representative Michael Caldwell)1=Not Important and 5=Extremely Important

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* 39. Comments regarding your response to question #38:

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* 40. In support of the State of Georgia’s strategy to combat and relieve infrastructure demands, should the State fund incentives for companies to “work from home” and “remote work” options? (State Representative Michael Caldwell)

* 17. What is the highest ‘toll’ you would pay in the Express Lanes?
Toll amount $_____:

* 38. How well do you believe the State of Georgia is performing for citizens and businesses? (State Representative Michael Caldwell)
1=Not Important and 5=Extremely Important