1.What makes you most proud to be a Minnesotan?

Excellent public schools

A top performing economy

Abundant natural resources

A strong sense of community

Other (please specify)

2.In which areas do you think Minnesota most needs to improve?

College affordability

Access to early childhood education

Investment in roads, bridges and transit

Access to affordable, quality health care

Other (please specify)

3.What issue should be the Legislature’s top priority?

Education

Transportation

Tax Cuts

Health Care

Economic Opportunity

Public Safety

Other (please specify)

4.When it comes to education, what do you think Minnesota should prioritize?

Increasing the statewide per pupil funding formula

Expanded early childhood education opportunities

Vouchers toward tuition at private schools

Teacher training and recruitment

More support staff such as counselors, social workers, and psychologists

Other (please specify)

5.Because private health insurance premiums have risen so rapidly, Governor Dayton has proposed giving Minnesotans the option to “buy into” MinnesotaCare, a 25 year old program providing affordable health insurance to low and middle income individuals. Do you support or oppose this plan?

Support

Oppose

6.Minnesota is ranked 5th in the nation for average student debt load for those with bachelor’s degrees. Which ideas to you support to get a handle on these burdens?

Freeze tuition at Minnesota’s public colleges and universities

Expand eligibility for Minnesotans to refinance their loans

Provide a tax credit toward loan repayments

Expand funding for the Minnesota State Grant Program

Other (please specify)

7.Over the next 20 years, Minnesota faces an $18 billion transportation funding shortfall just to meet today’s needs. How should Minnesota fill this gap?

General fund/money from the surplus

Increase registration/tab fees

Increase gasoline tax

Fund projects through bonding/borrowing

Other (please specify)

8.Please share any other comments or questions:

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City

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