Tama Theis 2014 Legislative Survey Question Title * 1. Of the following issues, which is most important to you? Please choose no more than two. Education Environment Health and Human Services Taxes Transportation Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. The state's economy is improving, and according to the Office of Management and Budget, Minnesota has a projected $1.2 billion surplus for fiscal years 2014-15 and a $2.6 billion surplus for 2016-17. What should the state do with this money? Return it to the taxpayers Save it Spend it Reduce debt Combination of the above Question Title * 3. Governor Dayton and the Minnesota Legislature approved a $90 million office building for legislators. The new office building includes a fitness center, window offices and a reflecting pool at the cost of $3.3 million per legislator. Do you support the new senate office building? Yes No Undecided Question Title * 4. Do you think liquor stores should be allowed to operate on Sundays? Yes No Undecided Question Title * 5. The legislature is considering several proposals to raise the minimum wage in Minnesota. Do you support raising the minimum wage, and if so, to what? Yes-$9.50/hr Yes-$7.75/hr Yes-$7.25/hr (the federal min. wage) No Question Title * 6. This year is considered a bonding year at the legislature meaning the state, with bipartisan support, can borrow money for infrastructure and building projects around the state. Funds to expand the St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center are currently included in the bonding bill. Do you support Minnesota borrowing money for bonding projects this year? Yes No Undecided Question Title * 7. Would you support funding an expansion of Highway 94 between St. Cloud and the Twin Cities? Yes No Undecided Question Title * 8. Do you consider yourself a: Democrat Republican Independent Other (please specify) Done