Let me hear from you

Taxes

1. Washington State is facing a budget deficit. Do you support the creation of a personal state income tax to help fill the budget gap?

Yes on high wage earners ($500,000 + a year)
Yes on all wage earners
I do not support a personal state income tax.

2. In your view the state’s sales tax is:

Too regressive (meaning it affects those with low incomes more than those with higher incomes).
Ineffective and should be repealed. The state should identify different revenue sources.
A stable taxing structure.

3. In your view is the state’s sales tax:

Too high, and should be scaled back
Too low, and should be increased so local and state government can provide more resources to residents
Just right, and provides an adequate revenue stream for governments to operate

4. Do you think your house and/or property were properly assessed by the King County Assessor’s office?

Yes
No ( too high or too low)
Not Applicable

Public Safety

5. Should King County consider privatizing its jail system?
Yes
No

6. In your opinion, which crimes have increased in your community in the last six months?
Mark all that apply.

a) Graffiti
b) Vandalism
c) Car theft
d) Home invasions
e) Drug activity
f) Domestic violence
g) Gang violence
h) Not noticed increase in crime

Government Performance

7. Please indicate the number that best reflects your opinion of King County government.
Rating guide: 1 = Very Poor, 10 = Excellent

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

8. Please circle the number that best reflects your opinion of Pete von Reichbauer’s performance on the King County Council?
Rating guide: 1 = Very Poor, 10 = Excellent

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Transportation

9. Rank the biggest problems facing commuters in order of importance from “1” as the most important to “8” as the least important.

a) Traffic congestion
b) Outdated or old roads in need of repair
c) Not enough commuting options
d) Unsafe transit centers
e) Crowded buses
f) High bus fares
g) Not enough bus routes
h) Other:

Public Health

10. Do you think King County should offer health care services to residents?
Mark all that apply.

a) Who are uninsured
b) Who are illegal immigrants
c) Who lost their job and health care in the last 12 months
d) Who are children, under the age of 18
e) No, King County should not offer health care

Quality of Life

11. Should King County build more public trails that better connect our communities?

Yes
No

12. King County’s growth management laws:

a) Go too far in limiting property rights.
b) Do not do enough to curb urban sprawl or protect our environment.
c) Appropriately curb urban sprawl while protecting our environment.
d) No opinion

Gun Control

13. Please indicate which of the following statements best reflects your position on the issue of gun control.

I have the constitutional right to keep and bear arms
I have the right to keep and bear arms, though some regulation, particularly of handguns, is needed
Possession and ownership of handguns should be outlawed, while ownership and possession of other firearms should be regulated
Possession and ownership of all firearms should be outlawed

Please write any other comments below:

* Required fields

* First name:

* Last name:

* Address:

* City: * Zip code:

* Email address: