Rep. Mary Franson 2015 Legislative Survey Question Title * 1. How should Minnesota pay for transportation improvements such as rebuilding roads and bridges? Impose a new gas tax as Governor Dayton has proposed Issue state bonds to make improvements Don't raise taxes. Instead, prioritize existing transportation funds Question Title * 2. What is the best approach for addressing the problems with the Obamacare exchange (MNsure) in Minnesota? It isn't working, repeal it entirely It can be fixed by enacting significant reforms It's working, keep as it is currently Give Minnesotans more options outside of MNsure Question Title * 3. Current law requires school districts to make layoff decisions based on teacher seniority where the last hired teacher is the first to be let go. Should state law be changed to allow school districts to also consider teacher effectiveness in determining layoffs? Yes, districts should be able to use every tool available to provide the best education for our children No, it's not that simple and defining effectiveness can become a tool for every school administrators to play favorites Undecided/Need more information Question Title * 4. According to figures from the Minnesota Department of Human Services, nearly a third of abortions in Minnesota are taxpayer funded. Do you support your tax dollars being used to fund abortions? Yes No Undecided Question Title * 5. The February Forecast showed that Minnesota is projected to have a $1.9 billion surplus for Minnesota’s 2016-17 budget. What should the legislature do with that money? Increase spending Keep it in the state's budget reserves Cut taxes Question Title * 6. From your perspective, what is the best way to grow jobs in Minnesota? Increase state funding for construction projects across Minnesota Pass tax relief and incentives to encourage business growth and job creation Limit state spending to the amount of revenue taken in and slow government growth Use surplus funds to offer income tax relief so taxpayers can keep more of their hard-earned money Raise taxes and increase spending on state programs Increase education funding and focus on workforce development Other Question Title * 7. Do you believe state funding for nursing homes and long-term care programs for seniors and the disabled should be: Increased Kept the same Reduced Question Title * 8. Do you approve of the job Representative Franson is doing? Strongly Approve Somewhat Approve Somewhat Disapprove Strongly Disapprove Undecided Done