[StBernard] 2011 Pre-Session Survey Results

[Westley Annis]

I wanted to share the results of my 2011 Pre-Session Survey with you. Our
office received 608 surveys back. Thanks to everyone who shared their input.
I appreciate you taking time to fill out the survey, allowing me to see
which issues matter most to you.


Thanks,

Tim Burns

 

1.	In order to balance the state budget and cover the current
shortfalls, which do you support? 

                        80---Tax increases
                        572---Cuts to state government spending
 
 

2.	Gov. Jindal had proposed the following revenue measures to help
balance the state's budget. Do you support one or more of the following?

192---selling 2 state prisons and leasing them back for 25-30 years
230---selling the state's PPO for retirees 470---increasing the amount state
employees contribute to the state employee retirement system 512---selling
surplus property
 
 
      3.    Do you support the merger of Universities with low enrollment
and graduation rates in the same locale for the sake  
            of efficiency and cost savings?
 
                        567---Yes
                        58---No
 
      4.    Do you favor a constitutional amendment dedicating a portion of
Tobacco Settlement money to the merit based
            TOPS scholarship program, ensuring its continuation?
 
                        451---Yes
                        155---No
 
      5.    Do you favor a single governing board for the state's higher
education institutions?
 
                        527---Yes
                        81---No
 

Tim Burns