2010 Pre-Session Survey Results
Mar 24, 2010
Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to my pre-session survey. Your opinions will help guide me in the legislative session to better represent you. Click the link below to view a PDF of the survey results.
Jobs & the Economy (75.9%); Government Spending (69.5%); Taxes (50.2%); Offshore Drilling (45.1%); Government Transparency (44.2%); Education (33.4%); Health Care (31.6%)
Tax Cuts, Job Creation
Nearly 85% of respondents support tax cuts for families and small businesses as a way to help spur job creation in our state
75.4% support a 1% tax cut for Florida corporations to help spur hiring
73% support tax incentives for film and television companies to bring new, clean jobs to our state
81.8% support the idea of an income tax credit for businesses that hire Floridians who are out of work
Government Spending
72.6% of constituents would like to see the Legislature address any budget shortfalls by lowering government spending without increasing taxes or fees
80% say that the state should not tap into reserve funds and should look for other ways to balance the budget, like cutting spending
Education
77.3% support relaxing the state’s class size requirements for individual classes so that local school districts can decide what is best for them
Health Care
67.1% support the state ratifying the Health Care Freedom Act to allow Florida to “opt out” of the Washington health care takeover
64.9% say the best strategy to reform America’s health care system is by controlling costs by fighting fraud, limiting frivolous lawsuits and making health care expenses tax deductible for families and businesses
Energy Exploration
76.7% support legislation to allow offshore oil drilling on the Gulf Coast of Florida
Transparency
97.4% support requiring counties to be more transparent in the ways they spend your tax dollars
Disclaimer: Poll results are not scientific and reflect the opinions of only those who have chosen to participate. The results cannot be assumed to represent the opinions of the district as a whole.
Notes from Senator Mike
08/06/2010 - PHOTOS: Health Care Solutions Tour Wraps Up in TallahasseeThe Health Care Solutions Tour wrapped up this afternoon in Tallahassee, after stops in Miami, Clewiston, Orlando, Tampa and Gainesville.
