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What is your biggest concern about the cost of living in Connecticut?
Property taxes are too high
Energy and utility bills are out of control
Connecticut is driving businesses and jobs away
Other
What type of tax relief would you like to see the legislature focus on?
Increasing the state property tax credit
Lowering the sales tax
Eliminating the state income tax on Social Security benefits
Reducing income tax rates across the board
Other
How would you rate the fiscal responsibility of Connecticut state government?
Good, the state manages taxpayer money well
Fair, there is room for improvement
Poor, Hartford is completely out of control
What is the best way to keep good jobs in Connecticut?
Lowering taxes on businesses and employers
Cutting red tape and state regulations
Reducing energy costs for employers
Investing in job training and workforce development
Other
How concerned are you about corruption and lack of accountability in state government?
Very concerned, needs to be addressed immediately
Somewhat concerned
Not very concerned
Which best describes your view on state mandates on housing development and education?
Towns should decide. Hartford has no business setting housing or education policy for our communities.
The state has a legitimate role, but its housing and development mandates have gone too far.
The state should set common standards, and towns should be required to meet them.
Unsure
Some towns have installed automated speed cameras that issue tickets by mail. What's your view?
Support, they make our communities safer
Support in school zones only, not on general roads
Oppose, they are more about revenue than safety
Oppose, I am concerned about growing government surveillance
Unsure
Other
How safe do you feel in your community?
Very safe -- public safety is not a major concern for me
Somewhat safe -- but I have noticed things getting worse
Not safe -- crime and public safety are a serious concern
Very unsafe -- this is my top priority
Which ONE issue matters most to you in the next legislative session?
Lowering taxes and reducing the cost of living
Cleaning up corruption and restoring accountability in Hartford
Preventing mandates that spur overdevelopment in our communities
Improving public safety and supporting law enforcement
Other
Where do you live? *
Fairfield
Southport
Trumbull
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