Survey Results – “Elections 2010”

1. Are you a registered voter? (25 responses)
Yes – 25
No – 0

2. Do you plan to vote on November 2, 2010? (25 responses)
Yes – 25
No – 0

3. What should be the role of government? (25 responses)
Strong regulation - 2
Moderate regulation - 13
Minimal regulation - 10

4. What factors do you consider when voting?

6. What is the best way to improve the economy?

1.
Jobs
2.
get manufacturing back in CT-- make us business friendly
3.
the unions must be abolished
4.
PAYROLL TAX HOLIDAY
5.
To support the middle class.
6.
overhaul tax system - No more tax breaks, jsut a fair tax code - Dont spend what you dont have - dont dip into saving funds except for intended purpose
7.
Stop the spending in Goverment. Get out of trying to protect the world
8.
Job Growth, Energy Innovation
9.
help create a true "need" and "quality" here
10.
Let it take it's course
11.
job creation
12.
Government should sponsor infrastructure projects.
13.
removing obstructionist Republicans from the Senate
14.
Reduce taxes, gov't size,lower state tax, make state and country more "business and trade" friendly
15.
Put a tariff on products created abroad by American corporations and then brought back into the USA. The tariff should equal what the cost of manufacturing that product in the USA would be. Thus, the added cost of transporting those items to the USA, which would also not be tax deductible, would made it far fess advantageous to manufacture abroad. Treat those products as if they were manufactured by a foreign corporation. In other words, no tax advantages and high tariffs for those American corporations that have decided to manufacture abroad. Also, require state and federal governmental agencies and any entities that receive federal or state subsidies and/or aid, eg. school districts, to purchase ONLY goods that are completely manufactured in the USA.
16.
more jobs, less crazy pay and benefits for CEO's
17.
cut spending, cut taxes, let free market control
18.
Remove the uncertainty for future plans. Take the lead!
19.
Create Jobs
20.
Tax ebatements
21.
Let the people keep more of what they earn.
22.
stop taxing busieness
23.
Create More Jobs.


7. What is the best way to create jobs?

1.
stability...eliminate uncertainty
2.
stop taxing small business/ keep manufacturing in the USA
3.
abolish the unions so that companies can hire more employees
4.
REDUCE TAXES / REDUCE GOVT SPENDING
5.
Encourage through policy new areas of employment, i.e. alternative energy, and maintenance of the infrastructure, i.e. repair of roads and bridges.
6.
Tax incentives to business
7.
Energy innovation, temporary tax relief for small businesses
8.
Regulate in "quality" requirments for "local" over outside production
9.
let the private sector create jobs
10.
start renewing USA infrastructure
11.
Give incentive to corporations to hire.
12.
stimulus for investment, tax credits, government projects
13.
Give tax breaks and incentives, create a business-friendly environment.
14.
Enact the legislation I have noted in question 6. American corporations would bring back their manufacturing facilities to this country.
15.
help for small business, less silly and unnecessary zoning regulations for new businesses
16.
cut spending, cut taxes, let free market control
17.
Reduce regulation and stimulate economy via tax cuts
18.
Reduce government regulations on small business
19.
Small business relief
20.
Stop taxing small businesses out of existence.
21.
tax breaks

8. What question(s) would you like to see in future surveys?

1.
more local issues. board of ed issues, town expenditures, etc
2.
ARE YOU HAPPY WITH CURRENT GOVERNEMTN AND WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO DO ABOUT IT IF YOU ARE NOT?
3.
What is your vision for the schools in Litchfield as we move further into the 21st century.
4.
How to bring all parties closer to the middle
5.
What do our candidates "DO" for we the people?
6.
should the use of public funds (tax monies) be allowed to support candites
7.
Should Litchfield have a town manager?
8.
How are our local leaders doing? How can they improve the economy?
9.
What plans do our local elected official have to keep the real estate tax from escalating next year and in the future? Also, what plans does the supt. of schools in Litchfield have to reduce the school budget, which seems to increase exponentially each year.
10.
Why do Politicians lie to us and smile at the same time?
11.
How can we stop the shouting and learn to listen to each other? I am so sick of the commentators on both sides!
12.
real questions

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