Sen. Mike Padden's 2022 Legislative Constituent Survey Hearing directly from you is the best way to represent our community in Olympia, so I would appreciate it if you took a moment to share your opinions and priorities by completing this survey and comment section. If you ever have any questions, comments, concerns, or ideas for improving state government please do not hesitate to contact me as it is my honor to serve you and the rest of our community in the Washington State Senate. Question Title * 1. Which one of the following is the most important for me to focus on as your state senator? Inflation and Tax Relief Reducing the State Government Spending Abortion/Protecting the Unborn Child Improving Public Safety/Reducing Crime Addressing Fentanyl Crisis Reforming the Governor's Emergency Powers Making Childcare More Affordable Affordable Homeownership Improving the Economy/Creating Jobs Education Reform/Parental School Choice Environment/Climate Change Improving Roads and Infrastructure Protecting Gun Rights/2A COVID Response Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. The U.S. Supreme Court appears ready to reverse its abortion decisions in Roe v, Wade and Casey v. Planned Parenthood, which would turn the issue of abortion back to the states. What actions would you support? (Check all that apply.) Parental notification for minors Banning partial birth/late term abortions Banning abortions after a heartbeat can be detected Eliminating sex-selection abortions Ending taxpayer funding for abortion End abortions designed solely to target those babies with Down Syndrome Increase funding for abortion/Planned Parenthood Ending state abortion insurance mandate State Constitutional amendment banning abortion after the 1st trimester Other (please specify) None of the above Question Title * 3. It is nearly 800 days into Gov. Inslee's COVID-related state of emergency. Should lawmakers continue efforts to rein in the governor's emergency powers? Yes No No opinion Question Title * 4. Which one of the following is the most important to youwhen it comes to K-12 education? Increasing funding Paying our teachers more Prohibiting divisive curriculum such as critical race theory Addressing the learning gap created by the COVID-19 pandemic Increasing state support for charter schools Providing education choice Protecting parent involvement in education Question Title * 5. Are you concerned about rising inflation and its impact on everyday essentials, such as groceries and gasoline? Yes No Question Title * 6. In your opinion, which is the best way to make Washington more affordable? Cutting wasteful spending Delivering property tax relief Reduce and/or pause state gas tax Reduce costly state regulations Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. Do you think Washington’s gun laws are too restrictive or not restrictive enough? Too restrictive Just right Not restrictive enough Unsure Question Title * 8. Do you think any of the following should be allowed to mandate COVID-19 vaccines? (check all that apply) Employers on employees & customers Schools & daycares for children (of age to receive the vaccine) Government on essential frontline workers (including police officers & nurses) Other (please specify) None of the above Question Title * 9. What is the best way for me to share information with you? (check all that apply) Mailings Newspaper/media My Website (SenatorMikePadden.com) Facebook/Social Media Emails/E-Newsletter Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. Question or comments: Question Title * 11. Thank you for completing my survey. If you would like to receive email updates or receive an answer to your question or comment please include your contact information below. Yes! I'd like to receive periodic email updates from the Capitol. Yes! I'd like a response to my questions or comments. Question Title * 12. Contact Information Name Address City/Town State/Province ZIP/Postal Code Email Address Phone Number Done