Roby Smith Constituent Survey Question Title * 1. Thank you for participating in the Roby Smith for Senate 2013 Iowa Constituent Survey. Every citizen deserves to have their voice heard and this survey is a way to do so. Once constituents have had the opportunity to complete the survey, we will tabulate and publish the results. Leave us your email address if you would like the results sent directly to you. Your responses are completely confidential, but for verification purposes, please type a valid State of Iowa street address here. Question Title * 2. Of the following choices, which ONE do you believe should be the top priority of the State of Iowa over the next eighteen months? (please choose only one): Balancing the state budget Reducing taxes Improving our schools Stopping gun violence Fixing our roads and bridges Creating jobs Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. Do you have children or grandchildren attending Iowa public schools? Yes No Unsure Question Title * 4. Would you say the amount you pay in taxes to the STATE government is too high, too low or about right? Too high Too low About right Other thoughts? Question Title * 5. Would you tell your legislator to vote for or to vote against a proposed 10 cent gas tax increase, if you knew all the money would be used to fix Iowa’s roads and bridges? Vote For Vote Against Undecided Other thoughts? Question Title * 6. If the state legislature voted to cut taxes this year, would you prefer they reduce corporate property taxes, personal income taxes, personal property taxes or residential property taxes? Corporate Property Taxes Personal Income Taxes Personal Property Taxes Residential Property Taxes Unsure Other thoughts? Question Title * 7. Would you say that the bargaining power of government worker unions (which represent state workers, teachers and public safety officers) is too strong, about right or too weak? Too Strong Too Weak About Right Unsure Other thoughts? Question Title * 8. Should the legislature pass a ban on red light cameras that are used to catch speeders and other traffic law violators? Yes No Undecided Question Title * 9. Iowa currently has the 3rd highest corporate property tax rates and experts believe this is driving jobs out of the state. Knowing this, do you think Iowa should reduce property taxes paid by Iowa businesses? Yes No Undecided Question Title * 10. How would you describe the Iowa roads you travel on a daily basis? Excellent Average Below Average Poor Question Title * 11. Do you support requiring Iowa voters to show an ID before voting? Yes No Question Title * 12. Do you support ending the ability of voters to vote “straight ticket” on their ballots? Yes No Question Title * 13. Should high school students be given workplace readiness tests before they graduate in order to measure their ability to understand technical manuals, do basic math and write well? Yes No Undecided Question Title * 14. Would you support bringing back the death penalty for homicides in which the murder victim was also sexually assaulted? Yes No Undecided Question Title * 15. Should the state government or parents be responsible for paying for pre-school? Parents State Government Unsure Other (please specify): Question Title * 16. For statistical purposes only, in which category does your age fall? Under 18 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Question Title * 17. How long have you lived in Iowa? Less than 5 years 5-10 years 10-25 years 25+ years Question Title * 18. If you would like an email of the results of this information or to receive my newsletter, please enter your email address below. Question Title * 19. If you would like a text to your cell phone when the results are available, please enter your cell phone number below. Done