Representative Chris Tuck's 2015 Fiscal Survey
Rep. Chris Tuck
Rep. Tuck helps daughter Penelope practice sitting up
Dear Neighbor,

In the upcoming session, Alaska’s fiscal crisis will effect all of the decisions made by the Legislature. These decisions will heavily impact the lives of all our friends and neighbors in Anchorage. In order to provide the best representation possible, it is important that I know how you feel.

Please take a moment to fill out this survey. Your responses will provide valuable guidance and help me to better represent you.

I hope to hear from you!

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1. How do you think the Legislature should address next year’s budget shortfall? (Please select one)
Deep spending cuts, no new revenues.
Only spending cuts targeted at eliminating duplication and creating efficiencies, combined with new revenues.
No more cuts, focus on new revenues.

Comments?

2. How concerned are you about the current state of Alaska budget shortfall? (Please select one)

Very unconcerned
 Unconcerned
 Neutral
 Concerned
 Very concerned

Comments?

3. How do you feel about the following revenue possibilities? (Please select one per revenue item)

  Strongly oppose Oppose Neutral Support Strongly support
Statewide sales tax
Increase revenue from mining
Use part of the Permanent Fund
Statewide income tax
Increase revenue from oil
Eliminate exemption allowing some corporations to pay no corporate tax

Comments?

4. Do you think the state should cut or keep the following projects?

  Keep Cut
The Susitna Hydroelectric Dam with a projected cost of $5.2+ billion.
U-Med Bragaw Extension with a project cost of $20+ million.
The Knik Arm toll bridge with a projected cost of $782 million.
The road to Juneau with a projected cost of $578 million.

Comments?

5. How do you think the legislature should fund the following programs next year? (Please select one per program)

  Decrease funding Same funding Increase funding
K-12 Education
Early Education (Pre-K, Best Beginnings, Parents as Teachers)
University of Alaska
Oil tax credits
Alaska Aerospace Corp.
Alaska Marine Highway
Roads & road maintenance
Public Assistance
Senior Benefits
Tourism marketing
Alaska State Troopers

Comments?

6. Do you have any other comments or concerns you would like to share with me?
Thank you for taking the time to respond to this survey! Please provide me with your contact information so I can send you a copy of the results. Name
Address
E-Mail