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1. Debate over how to balance the state budget will dominate discussions during the upcoming session of the Legislature. Do you support cutting expenditures rather than increasing taxes to balance the state budget?
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2. Should the state sell the Illinois lottery to receive a large one-time payment?
Yes
No

3. Should the state sell the Illinois tollway to receive a large one-time payment?
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No

4. One of the proposals that will be debated in the Spring Session is to increase the state income tax to lower property taxes and give increased funding to schools. Do you support this plan?
Yes
No

5. Please rank in order of importance the following educational factors
(Rank 1-5, 1 = most important; 5 = least important)

 Lowering the teacher/student ratio

 Expanding funding for school construction

 Increasing classroom and laboratory availability

 More parental involvement and accountability

 More teacher training

6. Should certified school teachers be allowed to check lockers and book bags if there are reasonable grounds to believe that a threat has been made against them or the school?
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No

7. Should the state allocate more resources to ensure the preservation of open space lands for recreational use?
Yes
No

8. Should undocumented immigrants be allowed to secure Illinois drivers licenses?
Yes
No

9. Should the state borrow money to pay to improve or build roads, schools and mass transit?
Yes
No

If yes, how should the state pay for the improvements? (check all that apply)
 Expanding gambling
 Sell state assets (tollway, lottery)
 Increase state income or sales tax
Other: 

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 A state law should be enacted to:


11.  What are the major problems facing our community?



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