2012 Constituent Survey

State Senator Heather Steans - 2012 Constituent Survey

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* 1. How can the state best increase the number of available jobs?

Provide tax incentives for business expansions

Fund road, school and other public infrastructure projects

Increase funding for job training programs

Increase funding for education

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How can Illinois better prevent crime?

Increase police and surveillance cameras

Increase after-school programs for youth

Increase funding for community organizations such as CeaseFire that seek to reduce crime

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How should Illinois address funding for pension liabilities?

Continue making the yearly payments necessary to achieve full funding by 2045

Transition to 401(k)-style retirement plans

Reduce future benefits for current state employees

Reduce benefits for current retirees

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How should Illinois promote sustainable environmental solutions for our communities?

Increase urban farms and green energy projects

Increase environmental regulations that prevent pollution

Expand and improve mass transit

Increase user fees associated with car ownership and operation

Other (please specify)

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* 5. In tough economic times, should the state use public-private partnerships to fund infrastructure projects?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Should government assist the Cubs in renovating and/or expanding Wrigley Field?

The state should make sure Wrigley expansion happens in order to encourage economic development in the area.

The state can use bonding authority but no subsidies to assist the Cubs.

The City of Chicago can play a role, but the state should not provide assistance.

Other (please specify)

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* 7. There are ongoing discussions about closing some state facilities. What types of facilities, if any, should the state close?

Some of the state-operated centers that serve individuals with developmental disabilities should close to facilitate transitioning these individuals to home and community-based settings.

Some psychiatric hospitals should close in order to facilitate serving individuals with mental health challenges in home and community-based settings.

Some prisons should close and be replaced with alternative sentencing and early release programs.

All of the above

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What other issues should be addressed in our community or in Springfield?

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* 9. Constituent Contact Information

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