Alabama Senate 7th District Candidate Questionnaire
2009 January 24
Today we sent out the candidate questionnaire for the Alabama Senate 7th District campaign. The following 10 questions were sent to each of the candidates (except for Caffey, who we can’t seem to get in touch with). The responses are due back on 9 Feb. and will be posted here for all to see.
Hopefully these questions cover lots of topics of interest to voters in the district and are open ended enough to allow the candidates to really show us where they stand.
- Alabama is currently coping with budget shortfalls that have led to 12.5% proration and forced the state to use half of the “rainy day fund.” What solution would you pursue as a state senator? If spending cuts or tax increases are involved please provide specifics.
- What measures would you propose and/or support to increase transparency and accountability in our state government?
- Would you support and vote for “Free the Hops” legislation?
- Do you support eliminating the grocery sales tax? If so, then how do you propose to replace the lost revenue?
- Would you support and vote for Initiative and Referendum?
- Name or describe one bill that you would personally champion in the Alabama Senate. It can be a previously introduced bill or one you intend to introduce.
- What is your position on Constitutional Reform? Would you support and vote for a Constitutional Convention?
- What role should the state play in economic development?
- What ideas do you support for conserving the natural (environmental) and cultural heritage of Alabama?
- A Softball! Think of one question you wish we had asked and provide your answer.
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