[Vision2020] candidate questionnaire for November

[Bill London]

Below are the questions that the Vision2020 candidate questionaire committee agreed upon after tumultuous discussion.
Please provide any input ASAP.
We need to get the questions out to the candidates, so please send input to V2020 by Monday, August 28.
Thanks BL




For US Representative --
   

    1.. What are the most important issues facing our nation today?   Do you believe that addressing flag-burning or abortion, for example, is more important than addressing drug abuse or health care? 
   

    2.. Do you support Idaho House Joint Resolution 2 (a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage in Idaho) and suggest that Idaho voters approve it? 
   

    3.. Do you support a commitment to embryonic stem-cell research?  Why or why not?



    4.. Does the Patriot Act, as amended, go too far or not far enough, in giving our government adequate power and ability to fight terrorism?  Explain what changes, if any, you would make and why. 
   

    5.. Do you suggest that Idaho voters approve Proposition 2 (the proposal that
    requires taxpayers to pay compensation to landowners if land use rules
    affect their property)?



    6.. Please list your campaign websites, email address, and phone numbers, and add any biographical information or position statements you wish.

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  For Idaho state representative

   

  1. Do you support giving Idaho counties and communities a local taxing option, and if so, what options would you support granting to the county or community and under what circumstances?




    2.. Do you support Idaho House Joint Resolution 2 (a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage in Idaho) and suggest that Idaho voters approve it? 
   

    3.. Do you believe that a vocal minority of residents too frequently get their way over the wishes of a less political majority? 
   

    4.. Do you believe that state laws requiring seat belt use in automobiles and helmets while riding motorcycles should be strengthened? 
   

    5.. Do you suggest that Idaho voters approve Proposition 2 (the proposal that
    requires taxpayers to pay compensation to landowners if land use rules
    affect their property)?



  6. Please list your campaign websites, email address, and phone numbers, and add any biographical information or position statements you wish.





   

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  Q for Latah County Commissioners:

   

  1. Latah County law enforcement officers earn significantly less than their counterparts in the city of Moscow.  For example, the hourly wage for a patrol deputy at the sheriff's office with 10 years of Service is $17.36, while the hourly wage for a patrol officer at Moscow with 3 years of service is $20.04.  Do you want to eliminate that pay differential, and if so, how would you plan to do that? 

   

  2. Do you believe that a vocal minority of residents too frequently get their way over the wishes of a less political majority? What are your thoughts and feelings on this?




  3. Do you suggest that voters approve Idaho Proposition 2 (the proposition that
  requires taxpayers to pay compensation to landowners if land use rules
  affect their property)?




  4. Do you support or oppose a county ordinance to limit the amount of light from rural yard lights? Why?

   

  5. What kinds of economic development should be encouraged and what kinds discouraged in Latah County?  Please respond using examples like the proposed Naylor Farms mining operation and the proposed Eid Road dairy.

   

    6.. Please list your campaign websites, email address, and phone numbers, and add any biographical information or position statements you wish. 
   

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  Treasurer:  

   

  1.What options does the county treasurer have at law to invest the county's money?

  2. What are your qualifications for this position?

   

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  Clerk:  

    1.. Do you favor making all or select county public records accessible over the internet.  If so, what records and what is your plan to accomplish this? 
  2. What are your qualifications for this position?

   

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  Assessor:  

    1.. What procedures should be followed to insure that the 
    assessed value of all properties is as close as possible to their real 
    market value? 
  2. What are your qualifications for this position?

   

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  Coroner:  

    1.. What procedures should be followed in the event of an 
    unattended death or a death where there is even some slight probability of 
    criminal activity? 
  2. What are your qualifications for this position?
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