SURVEY RESULTS
Rep. Mike Morley
Prior to the commencement of the 2008 Legislative General Session last month, surveys were sent to the registered voters in my district asking their opinions in prioritizing the issues which will be addressed by the legislature. I was amazed and appreciative of the responses I received; amazed by their shear number and the variety of topics addressed and appreciative of the involvement of so many of you in this process.
For those who may be interested, here are the results:
Your top three legislative priorities for 2008, in order of importance, are 1) illegal immigration, 2) transportation, and 3) public education.
Two-thirds (67%) of respondents expressed support for performance pay to retain our best public school teachers.
An equal number (67%) support increasing incentives for math, science and special education teachers.
The top suggestions, in order of importance, for the use of surplus funds are 1) pay down existing debt, 2) more money for transportation, 3) give money back in the form of tax cuts and 4) more money for public education.
Nearly half (49%) of those who returned surveys indicated that spending approximately 21% of the state budget on indigent care is not the proper role of government.
A whopping 84% support the state putting more money into purchasing lands for preservation of corridors of future roads.
When asked if they would support or oppose the legislature providing incentives for Utah to become more energy self-reliant by developing Utah’s oil shale resources, 81% indicated they would support that action.
More than four out of five respondents (81%) indicated their support for legislation which would cut off public benefits to illegal immigrants.
My thanks to each of you who took the time to fill out surveys and to share your opinions and suggestions with me. One of the true rewards of my office is the opportunity to visit and share ideas with the good people of my district. I welcome questions about any issue or bill at mikemorley@utah.gov.
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