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Candidates in the 2012 Indiana Governor and Indiana General Assembly general elections on November 6 are included below.
The General Assembly candidates are listed by District Number. You need your State Representative and State Senator District Numbers to identify the General Assembly candidates that will appear on your general election ballot.
(a) To find your Indiana Senate District Number applicable for the November 6 elections, you can go to http://in.gov/legislative/senate_republicans/images/photogallery/caucus/maps/Statwidesmall.Pdf.
(b) To find your Indiana House District Number applicable for the November 6 elections, you can go to http://www.retrotech.us/imaps/geocode.html, enter your entire residence address including ZIP code, click on the "Locate" button, and click WITHIN the indicated district boundaries for your Indiana House District Number to pop up.
(c) If you have difficulty finding your Indiana State Senate and Indiana State House district numbers, please send an E-mail that includes your residence address to taxless3@comcast.net.
Information from responses to the Candidate Questionnaire below, together with the Indiana General Assembly & Governor Ratings and other information sources (such as public comments and campaign platform statements), have been used to rate each of the Governor and General Assembly candidates in the November 6, 2012, general elections as either Taxpayer Friendly, Uncertain, Taxpayer UNfriendly, or POLITICAL HOG.
Taxpayer Friendly candidates are results-oriented, compassionate, and fiscally responsible, and they are not expected to increase the state and local tax burdens of Hoosier working families during this time of slow recovery from the Great Recession.
Some candidates have an Uncertain rating because of a limited or mixed public record.
Taxpayer UNfriendly candidates believe the greatest good is served when the fist of government is shoved ever deeper in the wallet of everyday working families.
A POLITICAL HOG is a Taxpayer UNfriendly candidate today who in 2007 also voted himself or herself a perpetual pay increase that is 20% more than the typical Hoosier working family earns during an entire year. POLITICAL HOGS care more about feeding at the public trough than they do serving the needs of Hoosier working families.
General Assembly Candidate Questionnaire for the November 6, 2012, General Election:
Note:
Comments fully explaining Questionnaire responses are encouraged and appreciated, and should be sent by E-mail to Watchdog Indiana at taxless3@comcast.net!1. QUESTION:
What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget including whether or not (a) current year revenues should exceed current year appropriations, (b) delayed payments and one-time fund transfers should be used to balance the budget, and (c) a reserves balance of at least 5% should be maintained?2. BACKGROUND: Only 12.8 cents of our 18 cents per gallon Indiana Gasoline Tax today go directly to the construction and maintenance of our streets, roads, and highways without borrowing. In spite of the fact that $1.105 billion in 2010-11 state budgeted appropriations were not expended and returned to the state General Fund, $143.6 million in appropriations are now made from the state’s Motor Vehicle Highway Account WITHIN the state budget Transportation category to functional state budget categories OUTSIDE the Transportation category. The Indiana Gas Tax Reform Plan to better use our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars would increase transportation funding by (a) 2% in the State Highway Fund, (b) 45% to counties, and (c) 46% to cities and towns: see http://www.finplaneducation.net/gas_tax_reform.htm. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our transportation needs?
3. BACKGROUND:
The likelihood for an Automatic Taxpayer Refund for tax years after after 2012 was lessened when the excess reserves threshold was increased from 10% to 12.5% during the 2012 General Assembly session. QUESTION: Should the Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as it is, or (c) eliminated?4. BACKGROUND:
Homeowners rely on the following assessed value deductions to control their property tax burden: (a) the Homestead Standard Deduction is the lesser of $45,000 or 60% of the home’s gross assessed value, (b) the Homestead Supplemental Deduction (after subtracting the $45,000 standard deduction) is 35% of the first $600,000 of net assessed value plus 25% of any net assessed value that exceeds $600,000. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change?5. BACKGROUND:
Watchdog Indiana supports placing the public question "Shall the township government be retained?" on the ballot in every county as part of a township government reform effort to (a) make the delivery of township services more consistent and professional, (b) consolidate fire protection services to save tax dollars, (c) improve township government oversight, and (d) curtail the practice of accumulating excessive township fund balances without corresponding decreases in property tax rates: see http://www.finplaneducation.net/township_government_reform.htm. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform?6. BACKGROUND:
Watchdog Indiana supports much improved oversight over redevelopment commissions by (a) the legislative or fiscal body of the taxing unit that created a redevelopment commission, (b) the State Board of Accounts, and (c) everyday Hoosiers through the public meeting and public records laws: see http://www.finplaneducation.net/redevelopment_commissions_oversight.htm. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions oversight?7. QUESTION:
Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy? Do you have an E-mail address? Do you have a website?
Governor:
Rupert Boneham (Uncertain)
PO Box 46
Jo
hn R. Gregg (Uncertain)Donnie Harold Harris (Uncertain)
5333 Basin Pk. Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46239
Phone: (317) 339-8078
E-mail: don@donharrishomeimprovement.com
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: Any extra $ where current year revenues exceed current year
appropriations will going to future services. Delayed payments and one-time fund
transfers should not be used to balance the budget. A reserves balance of
at least 5% should be maintained.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: It is better to share the hoard. Plus the toilet
get things moving again.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: To be decided.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: Changes needed are in the
area of the 600,000.00 Homestead Supplemental Deduction threshold. This
protection and help is designed for those of special trials. The credit should
be increased toward the bottom while decrees the qualifying upper limit limits.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: Yes with qualifications. Once a town reaches a certain size in
relation to state gross %. a. Yes, make the delivery
of township services more consistent and professional. b. Yes, consolidate fire
protection services to save tax dollars. c. Yes, improve township government
oversight. d. Don't curtail the practice of accumulating excessive township fund
balances without corresponding decreases in property tax rates. Standards need broadened and consultative with state standards by local talent.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: Of my greatest concern.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: I will make lots of comments. But about what ?
Mike Pence (Taxpayer Friendly)
PO Box 1038
Anderson, IN 46015
Phone: (765) 643-9503
E-mail: MPence@MikePence.com
Website:
http://www.mikepence.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: A full description of my fiscal policy for the FY 2014/2015 budget can
be found on my website at www.mikepence.com/issues
under the heading “Putting Taxpayers First.” In summary, Indiana
must continue to pass balanced budgets without gimmicks or tax increases. Each
budget must be structurally balanced, meaning that our annual expenses should
not exceed the annual revenue collected by the state. In addition to
a healthy structural budget surplus, it is important that the state continue to
maintain adequate reserves. Currently, the state has very healthy reserve
levels, exceeding $2.1 billion in FY 2012 and projected to exceed $2 billion at
the end of FY 2013. With a structural budget surplus in place, the state should
allocate the structural surplus to permanent tax relief and further
strengthening of our reserves. That’s why I have called for a 10 percent,
across-the-board reduction in the state’s individual income tax rate, as well
as maintaining reserves at a minimum level of 12.5 percent of appropriations.
This plan is fiscally responsible, puts taxpayers first, and will create an
environment in which the private sector can grow as opposed to the government. RECORD (from campaign website):
Practice the fiscal and debt management necessary for Indiana to
maintain a top credit rating. Reduce wasteful spending by adopting
performance-based budgeting. Enhance taxpayer transparency with a
robust commitment to public disclosure at the state and local level. Support a
permanent fix to the soil productivity factor issue in the agriculture land
assessment formula. Benchmark and improve the
competitiveness of our agricultural tax structure.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: I am open to that conversation. Hoosiers should
know that when they pay gas taxes to the State, that those taxes will go toward
a safe and sustainable transportation infrastructure. I do believe this includes
safe highways that are adequately patrolled by State Police. If I am elected
governor, I intend to convene a blue ribbon panel of infrastructure experts to
plan the future of Indiana’s investments in infrastructure, including
transportation.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: Those who govern should always remember that
the dollars in their possession first belonged to a taxpayer. As I have stated
on numerous occasions, I firmly believe Indiana’s surpluses should be used to
grow the private sector and not the government. Whenever possible, we should
return tax dollars to the taxpayers. That is why if I have the privilege of
becoming Governor, I will call for a 10 percent, across-the-board, reduction in
the state’s individual income tax rate. With our projected budget surpluses, I
believe it is time to grant tax relief.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: I am strongly opposed to
actions that raise Hoosiers’ tax burden, and I
accordingly oppose making any changes to those property tax deductions.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: As with all government reform, I believe that government is at
its best when it is closest to the people. I understand that local government
serves as the first line of defense in most all matters. Accordingly, I support
the decisions of locals in deciding how best to structure and run their
community and to decide who is best suited to perform such functions. With that
being said, I also believe that government, at all levels, should constantly
seek to provide necessary services in a cost-effective manner. A Mike Pence
Administration would constantly and consistently review all levels of
government, from the state level to the township level, to evaluate and improve
upon responsiveness, efficiency, and transparency.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: The Indiana General Assembly has made considered
policy decisions in determining the balance of redevelopment commission
authority and necessary local legislative oversight. I support the decisions of
locals in deciding how best to run their community as long as they act in a
transparent manner toward taxpayers. Whether at the state level or the local
level, government should be as transparent as possible. Taxpayers have a right
to know how their dollars are being spent. We need more contracts searchable
online, more understandable reports on tax credits, deductions, exemptions, and
abatements, and we need to take a fresh look at how we collect and present local
tax and spending data. The more we can do to make government spending
transparent, the better stewards we will be with taxpayer funds.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: To learn more about my plan for Indiana, visit http://www.roadmapforindiana.com/.
RECORD (from campaign website): Freeze new
regulations for business to reduce red tape. Review existing regulations,
business fees, and regulatory performance metrics. Push back against job-killing
federal regulations by establishing an Office of State-Based Initiatives.
Establish a 3% state contracting goal for veteran-owned businesses. Task
the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) to vigorously promote, in
Congress and overseas, the opening of additional markets for Indiana
agricultural products. Embrace and support the creation of an Agriculture
Innovation Corridor in Indiana. Support coordination between the ISDA, the
Department of Education (DOE), and our educators on the development of
agricultural curriculum in our schools. Enhance collaboration between
universities and businesses by creating the Indiana Applied Research Enterprise.
Create an Executive Innovation Network charged with bringing more
entrepreneurship, capital, and business expertise to university-based
innovation. Create a "Jobs Cabinet" comprised of CEOs who will serve
as ambassadors for Indiana’s economic environment. Establish regional Indiana
Works Councils to boost high school technical diplomas. Task the Indiana State
Department of Agriculture (ISDA) to vigorously promote, in Congress and
overseas, the opening of additional markets for Indiana agricultural products.
Streamline the leadership of Indiana’s state energy policy by relocating
energy-related positions and associated funding to the Office of Energy
Development. Task the Office of Energy Development with
creating a state energy plan that meets Indiana’s energy needs by removing
barriers, creating opportunities for greater consumer choice, diversifying
resources, commercializing new technologies, and pursuing an "all of the
above" energy mix. Task the Office of Energy
Development with establishing a process for coordinating with research
institutions, entrepreneurs, and investors to facilitate the commercialization
of new energy technologies. Work with stakeholders to
develop strategies for effectively addressing our need to upgrade our
electricity generation and transmission infrastructure. Support quality,
community pre-K initiatives and examine opportunities to increase access to
pre-K for underprivileged children. Support expanded choice, access to quality
schools and continue to ensure that Indiana is on the cutting edge of charter
school innovation. Fund excellence by increasing rewards for great schools and
great teachers. Create regional Indiana Works Councils (IWCs) with membership
including representation from employers and educators. Task
each IWC to deliver to the state, by November 1, 2013, a comprehensive
evaluation of career, technical and vocational educational opportunities for
high school students within its region. Beginning January
1, 2014, empower the IWCs to draft alternative curriculum, subject to approval
by the State Board of Education, which offers high school students opportunities
to pursue internships and apprenticeships, learn from qualified instructors, and
ultimately earn an industry certification or be on a career pathway to a
high-wage, high-demand job. Re-brand the Core40
with Technical Honors1
as the Core40
Career degree and communicate to students the
potential earnings associated with each degree pathway. Make college more
affordable by focusing the state's college funding on programs that decrease the
cost of degree completion. Reward Hoosier college students for on-time and early
graduation by reallocating a portion of existing student grants to return a
portion of the cost savings that the state recognizes to the student. Focus the
state’s education funding on programs that will decrease the cost of, and
expedite progress toward, degree completion including the following: dual credit
courses in high school (e.g., enhanced CTE pathways), accelerated college degree
programs, online and blended learning courses, and competency-based learning
models (e.g., Western Governors University). Utilize state financial aid
responsibly by requiring students to make meaningful progress along degree
completion milestones to receive continued financial aid funding. Reward public
colleges and universities that increase degree completion through increasing the
weight of on-time degree completion in the performance funding formula. Require
public colleges and universities to commit to on-time degree pathways for each
student seeking an associate or bachelor’s degree, and to bear the costs of
any credits in excess of the greater of 60 credits or 2 years/120 credits1
or 4 years, if the student follows the pathway and maintains a
satisfactory GPA. Resist efforts to implement the federal health-care law in
Indiana and promote Hoosier solutions like the Healthy Indiana Plan. Promote
adoption by lifting means testing for school scholarships for families that
adopt and/or provide care for foster children. Issue an executive order
requiring all relevant state agencies to draft a Family Impact Statement when
they adopt new rules and regulations. Increase veterans’ access to federal
benefits by enhancing training for veteran service officers.
State Representative District 1:
Linda C. Lawson (POLITICAL HOG)
State Representative District 2:
Earl L. Harris (Uncertain)
State Representative District 3:
Charlie Brown (POLITICAL HOG)
State Representative District 4:
Greg Simms (Uncertain)
224 Weblos Trail
Valparaiso, IN 46385
Phone: (219) 477-3754
E-mail: baseball@netnitco.net;
pasimms1@yahoo.com
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 6, 2008,
Primary Election
1. BACKGROUND: Senate Joint Resolution 1, which contains a meaningful
homeowner property tax cap amendment to the Indiana Constitution, passed
the Indiana Senate 40-7 and the Indiana House 79-20 on March 14, 2008. For
property taxes first due and payable in 2012, 90 of Indiana's 92
counties must have a homeowner property tax cap that is 1% of the gross
assessed value. Until 2020, existing debt service prior to July 1, 2008,
is exempted from the 1% homeowner gross assessed value cap in Lake and St.
Joseph counties ONLY. The result of these two existing debt service
exemptions equates to a 1.88% cap in Lake County and a 1.52% cap in St.
Joseph County. The caps for Lake and St. Joseph counties must become
1% in 2020. SJR 1 must again pass in the General Assembly in 2009 to put the 1%
constitutional homeowner property tax cap amendment on the 2010 ballot. We
the people can then vote to make the 1% homeowner property tax cap a
permanent part of the Indiana Constitution. Never has it been so easy to separate those who are part of the
property tax relief solution from those who are part of the property tax
spending problem. A General Assembly candidate who pledges to
vote for Senate Joint Resolution 1 in 2009 is part of the
solution, otherwise the legislator is part of
the problem. QUESTION: Do you pledge to vote for Senate
Joint Resolution 1 in 2009? DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION:
Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy? Do you
have an E-mail address? Do you have a website? DID NOT RESPOND.
2008 General Assembly Voting Record
Voted YES on Senate
Joint Resolution 1, which amends the Indiana Constitution to
include a cap beginning 2012 on homestead property tax in 90 counties at 1% of gross assessed
value. Until 2020, existing debt service prior to July 1, 2008, is
exempted from the 1% homeowner gross assessed value cap in Lake and St. Joseph
counties ONLY. The effective constitutional homeowner property tax caps in Lake
and St. Joseph counties are 1.88% and 1.52% respectively until their 1% cap takes
effect in 2020.
Voted YES on
House
Bill 1001, which phases in the SJR 1 constitutional property tax caps by
2010. Also, 2008 property taxes are reduced 26% from the prior year. An increase
in the sales tax from 6% to 7% and county-wide local option income taxes will be used to
replace the property tax revenue reductions that result from the property tax
caps.
Ed Soliday (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 5:
Dale R. DeVon (Uncertain)
17871 State Road 23
South Bend, IN 46635
Phone: (574) 271-0686
E-mail: dale@daledevon.com; dale@devoncustomhomes.com
Website:
http://daledevon.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 4, 2008,
General Election
1. QUESTION: Do you pledge to vote in
2009 for the exact same version of Senate Joint Resolution 1 that passed in
2008? ANSWER: As a local small home builder in my area I
would like to see property taxes eliminated. The housing in St. Joseph county is
in a rut and property tax relief is vital to our community. I
would vote vote for the same version SJR 1, but
I would also fight for more relief than is happing now. St. Joseph and Lake
counties pay 1.2% not just 1%. Hoping for a change!
2. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? Do you have an E-mail address? Do you have a website? DID
NOT RESPOND.
Jerod Warnock (Uncertain)
640 Windy Cove Court
Mishawaka, IN 46544-4154
Phone: (574) 255-5497, (574) 855-9647
E-mail: jerod@jerodwarnock.com
Website:
http://www.jerodwarnock.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I support
expanded early education programs.
State Representative District 6:
B. Patrick Bauer (POLITICAL HOG)
State Representative District 7:
David L. Niezgodski (Taxpayer Friendly)
Mark Peter Telloyan (Uncertain)
PO Box 449
South Bend, IN 46624-0449
Phone: (574) 287-7690
E-mail: marktelloyan@hotmail.com
Website:
http://www.mark4rep.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 8:
Ryan M. Dvorak (Taxpayer UNfriendly)
Richard Pfeil (Uncertain)
51707 Oakbrook Court
Granger, IN 46530
Phone: (574) 286-8400
E-mail: rkoehler@memorialsb.org
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 2, 2010,
General Election
1. QUESTION: Do you support or oppose the November 2, 2010, Constitutional
Amendment to (a) make the 1% - 2% - 3% property tax caps
permanent and (b) protect homestead property tax deductions from legal challenge?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: How should the 2012-2013 state
budget be balanced? Please address such issues as Medicaid spending, K-12
education, the possibility of a statewide income tax increase, and whether
reserve funds should be replenished. ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD
(From Website): If elected to the Indiana House, you can count on me to work
hard to promote economic growth, cut taxes, slash government waste, and promote
and defend conservative family values. After 40
years creating jobs around here, it’s pretty clear to me what we need to do in
the legislature to turn things around. Deliver
property tax relief, fight wasteful spending and cut job-killing taxes.
3. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard
Deduction and the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change to help
homeowners control their property tax burden? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION:
Do you support changing the Indiana Code so approval of the General Assembly is
required before I-69 becomes a toll road between I-64 and Martinsville? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (From Website): I am seeking the
opportunity to take my experience and passion for the community to the Indiana
House. I am a fiscal and social conservative Republican and strong believer in
the constitution, limited government, and the free enterprise system. Please
know that I will aggressively work for common sense, responsive leadership in
Indianapolis while seeking opportunities to expand and grow job opportunities
right here in Northern Indiana. If you want a Representative who will fight to
lower your taxes, create jobs and work for fiscal responsibility, then I ask you
to vote for me in the upcoming election on November 2nd.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 4, 2010,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Do you support or oppose the Constitutional Amendment on the
November 2, 2010, statewide ballot? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: How should the 2012-2013 state
budget be balanced? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard
Deduction and the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION:
Do you support changing the Indiana Code so approval of the General Assembly is
required before I-69 becomes a toll road between I-64 and Martinsville?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 9:
Dan Granquist (Uncertain)
7266 W 125 N
LaPorte, IN 46350
Phone: (219) 809-1556
E-mail:
Website:
http://www.dangranquist.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): Supports a balanced
budget. Supports no net increase in state taxes.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): Supports
repeal of 17th Amend US Const (allow state legislature to elect US Senators).
Scott D. Pelath (POLITICAL HOG)
State Representative District 10:
Charles "Chuck" Moseley (Taxpayer UNfriendly)
State Representative District 11:
John T. Hart (Uncertain)
14207 Wheeler St.
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Phone: (219) 374-5257
E-mail:
hartfor11@yahoo.com
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Rick Niemeyer (Uncertain)
13304 W. 181st Avenue
Lowell, IN 46356
Phone: (219) 696-7016
E-mail: auctioneerrick@aol.com
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 12:
William I. (Bill) Fine (Taxpayer
Friendly)
1341 Fitzgerald Drive
Munster, IN 46321
Phone: (219) 838-4800
E-mail: Bill@finein12.com
Website: http://www.finein12.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: Yes, if I understand the question
correctly.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: Yes. As it is
this is just a partially disguised sales tax and high gas prices (with resulting
less gas consumption) is likely to reduce the revenues from the gas tax while
the need for capital improvements goes up.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: Improved.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: Yes.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
I want the legislature to develop a comprehensive plan to reform the township
system, but in the absence of that effort, a county referendum makes sense. I
fear though that in counties where the township represents a strong political
influence they will simply be retained. Not only do I disfavor this extra level
of government, but I believe that poor relief is a Hoosier obligation and should
not be a township tax burden. The poor relief system needs to be coordinated
with the State welfare system and it needs a wider source of revenue.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: I would extend this oversight to all governmental bodies.
Rather than just getting warning notices and reprimands from the State Board of
Accounts, I would like to require local government to hire independent auditors
who would directly certify all improprieties to the Attorney General. As it is,
there is no efficient or effective remedy for bad practices.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Mara Candelaria Reardon (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 13:
Sharon Negele (Uncertain)
401 E. Pike St.
Attica, IN 47918
Phone: (765) 585-1079
E-mail: negele@aol.com
Website:
http://www.sharonnegele.com/index.html#
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): Believes that in this
economy raising taxes is the last thing that should be done.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Mark Straw (Uncertain)
6181 W SR 28
West Lebanon, IN 47991
Phone: (765) 761-8722
E-mail: mark@strawforindiana.us
Website:
http://www.strawforindiana.us/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I believe in
conservative fiscal policies, balanced budgets and
living within our means.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): It is
important that state government encourages a regulatory and tax climate to make
Indiana a place where home grown entrepreneurs can flourish and others bring new
businesses.
State Representative District 14:
Vernon G. Smith (POLITICAL HOG)
State Representative District 15:
Thomas C. O'Donnell (Uncertain)
1240 Royal Dublin Lane
Dyer, IN 46311
Phone: (219) 322-4433
E-mail: tom_odonnell@sbcglobal.net
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from NWI
Politics): I would vote to repeal right-to-work.
Harold (Hal) Slager (Uncertain)
1020 Woodhollow Drive
Schererville, IN 46375
Phone: (708) 703-1910
E-mail: hal@voteslager.com
Website:
http://www.voteslager.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): Part of my agenda is to
operate state government without raising taxes.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 16:
Douglas L. Gutwein (Taxpayer Friendly)
Richard W. (Rich) Ludington (Uncertain)
410 S. Melville St.
Rensselaer, IN 47978
Phone: (219) 863-6185
E-mail: rluding@msn.com
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 17:
Timothy P. Harman (Uncertain)
209 N. Main St.
Bourbon, IN 46504
Phone: (574) 315-9084
E-mail: harmanforstaterep@yahoo.com
Website:
http://harmanforstaterep.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I will work
to reduce taxes and regulations while working with companies and business
development centers to bring jobs back to Indiana and District 17.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 18:
David A. Wolkins (Uncertain)
Christopher (Chris) Wright (Uncertain)
62 EMS C24C Lane
Warsaw, IN 46582
Phone: (574-) 267-3322
E-mail: Chrisforstaterep@live.com
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 19:
Ron Johnson (Uncertain)
14175 Grand Blvd.
Crown Point, IN 46307
Phone: ((219) 661-0771
E-mail: drron19@gmail.com
Website:
http://www.drronjohnson.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I favor economic
freedom via balanced budgets.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Shelli VanDenburgh (Uncertain)
State Representative District 20:
Tom Dermody (Taxpayer Friendly)
Karen Salzer (Uncertain)
2284 W. Elm Street
LaPorte, IN 46350
Phone: (219) 851-2133
E-mail: ksalzerforhd20@gmail.com; kk.salzer@gmail.com
Website:
http://www.karensalzer.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): We must
create fair education standards created by education experts, not arbitrary ones
dictated by politicians. We also have to fully fund our public schools. The
unconstitutional practice of sending public money to private schools must stop.
State Representative District 21:
Timothy Wesco (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 22:
John Bonitati (Uncertain)
2329 Old Ditch Road
Warsaw, IN46580
Phone: (574) 551-2994
E-mail: jbonitati@bonitatiforinhouse.com;
bonitati@embarqmail.com
Website:
http://www.bonitatiforinhouse.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): All state agencies need
to be evaluated for program redundancies, acceptable efficiencies and service
levels. An example would be to look at the number of different state Medicaid
programs and assess a more streamlined service offering to save money. Improved
billing procedures would produce savings for the state and medical providers.
Significant budget cuts to Child Protective Services the Cardinal Center have
hurt defenseless, abused children and the disabled; we have a moral obligation
to protect those most vulnerable in our society and treat them with dignity and
compassion.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website):
We need transparency in economic development deals to balance taxpayer’s needs
and competitive advantage.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): Education is
one of the greatest institutions, and cuts in public education hurt students. We
need to fund education at the pre-school level and put public education first.
Vocational training needs to be invested in, as well as apprenticeship programs
and worker retraining programs. We need responsible incentives for businesses
hiring additional full time employees, not temporary workers, with clawbacks to
hold companies responsible for not meeting terms of the agreement. Results-based
business regulations with simpler rules tied to the outcomes they produce are
important to create a favorable business climate.
Rebecca Kubacki (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 23:
William C. Friend (Taxpayer Friendly)
Kerry "Worly" Worthington (suspended his campaign on September
20 in the wake of his arrest on drug charges)
2119 Spear St.
Logansport, IN 46947
Phone: (574) 722-1000
E-mail: worly_13@yahoo.com
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 24:
Steven Braun (Uncertain)
8099 Hunt Club Rd.
Zionsville, IN 46077
Phone:
(317) 319-3418
E-mail: stevebraun@stevebraunforindiana.com
Website:
http://www.stevebraunforindiana.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign
website): Taxpayers should come first, and government should live within its
means.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): Politicians
need to be out of the business of picking winners and losers in the private
sector.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 25:
Shane Evans (Uncertain)
609 Ripley Road
Delphi, IN 46923
Phone: (765) 490-3452
E-mail: smevans12@wabash.edu
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from the Carroll County Comet
at http://www.carrollcountycomet.com/news/2012-02-29/Local_News/Two_want_to_unseat_Lehe_in_State_House.html):
I am in favor of more government rather than less.
Donald J. Lehe (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 26:
Rick Cornstuble (Uncertain)
1012 Surrey Lane
Lafayette, IN 47909
Phone: (765) 474-4638
E-mail: rickcornstuble@aol.com
Website:
http://www.rickcornstuble.com/2012/09/donnelly-visits-union-labor-day-in-park.html
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I propose that full day
kindergarten be made available to all kindergarten-aged children and that,
rather than have a separate line of funding, those kindergarten students be
added to the regular student count for the purpose of funding. Any taxpayer who
wishes to know how his/her tax dollars are being spent by public schools can do
so. Not so with charter schools. If a bill is introduced to address this
egregious oversight, I will work to see it passed, and if no bill is introduced,
I will endeavor to introduce and pass one. The State of Indiana has a
significant interest in ensuring that Purdue University has the funding and
support necessary to fuel its progress and to strengthen its impact the world
over.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Randy Truitt (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 27:
Chuck Hockema (Taxpayer
Friendly)
137 Prophet Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Phone:
(765) 208-9321
E-mail: info@chuckhockema.com
Website:
http://www.chuckhockema.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: Yes.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: The State currently has too many tax revenue
streams. I advocate reducing the number of different taxes that are collected.
Each additional type of tax brings more oversight, additional administrative
costs, and compliance difficulties. More revenue streams provided through a
variety of taxes also make it difficult for people to understand the total tax
burden they feel in their wallets. I believe there are a large number of our
residents who are not even aware that they are paying an Indiana State gas tax and
additional sales tax every time they go to the pump. The main theory behind gas
tax is that those who use the road should pay for their upkeep and construction.
However, all Hoosiers benefit from the use of the transportation system in
Indiana. Even those who do not drive are shuttled to and from schools, use
public transportation, receive deliveries from online purchases; services are
brought to their homes, etc. Any potentially negative tax collection effect from
people in adjacent states that cross our border to fill up their tank (which has
practical limitations) and people passing through would be mitigated by the
additional economic boost to Indiana. While demand for gas is fairly inelastic,
I would still expect higher demand for Indiana fuel and a very positive overall
effect on all business and family budgets. We can ensure that the State’s
transportation needs are being fully met through general taxes collected. The
accounting would be simpler, more difficult to manipulate, and more transparent
to the public.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: The state should not be collecting taxes not needed to carry
out their constitutional duties.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: Yes,
unless the tax burden can be reduced more.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
I am a little conflicted on this question and would like to research the subject
more. While local control is often best, each county should make an informed
decision as to whether they need another layer of government and its
corresponding time and money requirements. There are many townships that have
managed the needs of their people with very little funding and are able to draw
on volunteers in their respective communities. Eliminating volunteer fire
departments, for instance, is not likely to save money through consolidation.
The State should allow each of these counties to reform townships if they so
choose.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: I am in favor of public
oversight, but believe these commissions would be unnecessary if the business
climate in Indiana were as good as it can be. Companies I have owned and
operated had many opportunities to do business in ways that would generate funds
from the Redevelopment Commission, but I have never found a scenario where it
made enough business sense to participate. I will focus on reducing taxes and
regulations that impede good economic growth.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: I studied economics and finance as part of my business management degree
from Purdue. I received the University’s highest academic distinction and have
created and operated successful businesses in my district since my sophomore
year in college. In 2002 I went back to school and received a law degree. My
years of real world legal and business experience, including working on school
choice legislation, helped me advocate for business and fiscal responsibility
and make me the most taxpayer friendly candidate.
Sheila Klinker (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 28:
Jeffrey A. Thompson (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 29:
Kathy Kreag Richardson (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 30:
Mike Karickhoff (Taxpayer Friendly)
Chuck Sosbe (Uncertain)
1715 S. Courtland Avenue
Kokomo, IN 46902
Phone: (765) 438-8293
E-mail: chuck@sosbe.net
Website: http://www.sosbe4rep.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 2,
2010,
General Election
1. QUESTION: Do you
support or oppose the November 2, 2010, Constitutional Amendment to (a) make the
1% - 2% - 3% property tax caps permanent and (b) protect homestead property tax
deductions from legal challenge? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: How should the 2012-2013 state budget be balanced?
Please address such issues as Medicaid spending, K-12 education, the possibility
of a statewide income tax increase, and whether reserve funds should be
replenished.
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (From Website): I do not support raising
taxes. While I will not sign a no tax pledge for any reason, I will not support
raising taxes unless there is a critical reason to do so. What that reason is I
cannot tell you because I haven't seen it yet.
3. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain
both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead Supplemental Deduction
without ANY change to help homeowners control their property tax burden? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
4.
QUESTION: Do you support changing the Indiana Code so approval of the General
Assembly is required before I-69 becomes a toll road between
I-64 and Martinsville?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION:
Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 31:
Kevin A. Mahan (Taxpayer Friendly)
Katie Morgan (Uncertain)
910 W. Spencer Ave.
Marion, IN 46952
Phone: (765) 669-0356
E-mail: morganforindiana@gmail.com
Website:
http://morganforindiana.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 32:
P. Eric Turner (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 33:
Bill Davis (Taxpayer Friendly)
Andy Schemenaur (Uncertain)
572 S. 600 E
Portland, IN 47371
Phone: (260) 726-6783
E-mail: andy@andyschemenaur.com
Website:
http://andyschemenaur.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 4, 2008,
General Election
1. QUESTION: Do you pledge to vote in
2009 for the exact same version of Senate Joint Resolution 1 that passed in
2008? DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? Do you have an E-mail address? Do you have a website? DID
NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 34:
Sue E. Errington (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
3200 Brook Drive
Muncie, IN 47304
Phone: (765) 282-3581
E-mail: SueErrington@comcast.net
Website:
http://www.sueerrington.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): We need to
put the funding mechanism into the program to make the Borg Warner factory a
site for new business and jobs in our district. Some states have “custom job
training programs” that put government and business funds together to help
citizens get ready for jobs that these companies will provide when they start
new businesses in a district. We need to find out about all such programs and
adapt the best for our state.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 2,
2010, General Election
1. QUESTION: Do you support or oppose the November 2, 2010, Constitutional
Amendment to (a) make the 1% - 2% - 3% property tax caps
permanent and (b) protect homestead property tax deductions from legal challenge?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: How should the 2012-2013 state
budget be balanced? Please address such issues as Medicaid spending, K-12
education, the possibility of a statewide income tax increase, and whether
reserve funds should be replenished. ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard
Deduction and the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change to help
homeowners control their property tax burden? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION:
Do you support changing the Indiana Code so approval of the General Assembly is
required before I-69 becomes a toll road between I-64 and Martinsville? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 4, 2010,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Do you support or oppose the Constitutional Amendment on the
November 2, 2010, statewide ballot? ANSWER: HAS NOT RESPONDED.
2. QUESTION: How should the 2012-2013 state
budget be balanced? ANSWER: HAS NOT RESPONDED.
3. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard
Deduction and the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER:
HAS NOT RESPONDED.
4. QUESTION:
Do you support changing the Indiana Code so approval of the General Assembly is
required before I-69 becomes a toll road between I-64 and Martinsville?
ANSWER: HAS NOT RESPONDED.
5. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: HAS NOT RESPONDED.
2010 General Assembly Voting Record
Voted NO on House
Joint Resolution 1 to deny voters statewide the opportunity to amend the
Indiana Constitution to (1) make the 1% - 2% - 3% property tax caps permanent
and (2) protect homestead property tax deductions from legal challenge.
Voted YES on House
Bill 1001, which contains 21 Taxpayer Friendly government ethics reform
provisions including a 365-day wait after leaving the General Assembly before a
legislator can become a lobbyist or legislative liaison, the reporting of
certain expenditures by the legislative liaisons of state agencies and state
educational institutions, and a reduction from $100 to $50 in the minimum
reportable amount for the total daily gifts given by a registered lobbyist to a
legislative person.
Voted YES on House
Bill 1086, which contains 7 Taxpayer Friendly provisions including the HJR 1
Constitutional Amendment ballot language.
Voted YES on House
Bill 1367, which contains 5 Taxpayer Friendly K-12 education provisions that
preserve and protect instructional programs.
Voted YES on Senate
Bill 23, which delays the scheduled increase in unemployment insurance
premiums for one year until 2011.
Voted YES on Senate
Bill 396, which mandates an adjusted six-year average that eliminates the
highest value to calculate the base rate for the assessment of agricultural
land.
2009 General Assembly Voting Record
Voted NO on
Senate Joint Resolution 1, which amended the
Indiana Constitution beginning 2012 to include a cap on homestead property tax
in 90 counties at 1% of gross assessed value. Until 2020, existing debt
service prior to July 1, 2008, is exempted from the 1% homeowner gross assessed
value cap in Lake and St. Joseph counties ONLY. The effective constitutional
homeowner property tax caps in Lake and St. Joseph counties are 1.88% and 1.52%
respectively until the 1% cap takes effect in 2020.
Voted NO
on House Bill 1001 SS,
the 2009-2011 special session budget bill that (1) provides enough resources for
good government AND (2) satisfactorily protects Hoosier working families
from state and local tax increases. A YES vote supports a budget that
is sufficiently Taxpayer Friendly. A NO vote
would have shut down much of state government.
Voted YES on Senate
Bill 348 to have a Library Services Plan developed and approved by a Public
Library Service Planning Committee (with an "opt out" referendum
provision) in every county (except Marion County) to help more effectively use
working family dollars currently spent on library services (with the option to
equitably replace public library property taxes with a county economic
development income tax).
Voted YES on Senate
Bill 452 to prohibit employees of a
local government unit from serving as elected officials within the same local
government unit, move the elections of municipal officers to even-numbered
years, move all school board member elections to the November general election
in even-numbered years, establish the use of vote centers as an option for all
counties, and require a city clerk-treasurer in a third class city to attend
fiscal officer training provided by the state board of accounts.
Voted YES on Senate
Bill 506 to (1) allow a single County Chief Executive
Officer or County Manager, (2) allow the County Council or the Board of
County Supervisors to exercise both the fiscal and legislative powers
of the county, (3) provide for voter-initiated referendums on county
government reorganization, (4) repeal the requirement that political
subdivisions must approve local government reorganizations initiated by voters,
(5) assign the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations four
responsibilities to identify and monitor good local government
practices, (6) prohibit County Manager nepotism, (7) repeal unproductive
reporting requirements, and (8) continue to elect the County Assessor.
Voted NO
on Senate
Bill 512 to (1) abolish on January 1, 2013, each township board in every
county (other than Marion County) and make the county fiscal body also the
fiscal body and legislative body of each township, (2) require a township when
formulating an annual budget to consider whether the part of the ending balance
in each township fund in excess of 10% of budgeted expenditures should be used
instead of imposing additional property taxes for the ensuing year, (3) prohibit
a relative of a township officer or employee from being employed by the township
in a position that would put the relative in a direct supervisory or subordinate
relationship with the officer or employee, (4) require a township trustee's
annual report to list separately each expenditure to reimburse the trustee for
the trustee's public business use of personal property, (5) require each
township office to include the address, phone number, and regular office hours
(if any) of the township office in at least one local telephone directory, (6)
prohibits a public meeting or a public hearing of a township official or
governing body from being held in a private residence, and (7) requires the
State Board of Accounts to submit an annual township examination report to the
executive director of the Legislative Services Agency and to county councils.
Voted YES
on House
Bill 1607 to require a referendum before establishing a Northern Indiana
Regional Transportation District, which is a new tax-imposing level of
Indiana government in Lake, Porter, LaPorte, and St. Joseph counties controlled
by a board with unrestricted powers (where most board members have no real
connection to the taxpayers' community).
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 4, 2008, General
Election
1. BACKGROUND: Senate Joint Resolution 1 passed
the Indiana Senate 40-7 and the Indiana House 79-20 on March 14, 2008, and was
signed by the Governor on March 19, 2008. SJR 1 amends the Indiana Constitution
to cap homeowners' property tax bills at 1% of assessed value, rental and
agricultural property at 2%, and business property at 3%. For property taxes
first due and payable in 2012, 90 of Indiana's 92 counties must have a
homeowner property tax cap that is 1% of the gross assessed value. Until 2020,
existing debt service prior to July 1, 2008, is exempted from the 1% homeowner
gross assessed value cap in Lake and St. Joseph counties ONLY. The result of
these two existing debt service exemptions equates to a 1.88% homeowner cap in
Lake County and a 1.52% homeowner cap in St. Joseph County. The homeowner caps
for Lake and St. Joseph counties must become 1% in
2020. The exact same version of SJR 1 that passed in 2008 must again pass in the
General Assembly in 2009 to put the 1% constitutional homeowner property tax cap
amendment on the 2010 ballot. We the people can then vote to make the 1%
homeowner property tax cap a permanent part of the Indiana Constitution. Never
has it been so easy to separate those who are part of the property tax
relief solution from those who are part of the property tax spending problem. A
General Assembly candidate who pledges to vote for Senate Joint Resolution 1 in
2009 is part of the solution, otherwise the
legislator is part of the problem. QUESTION:
Do you pledge to vote in 2009 for the exact same version of Senate Joint
Resolution 1 that passed in 2008? DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog E-mail (06/30/2008): "I confronted Senator Errington on the issue
of voting for the tax caps next Session and she
backstepped and wouldn't commit, indicating 'it
may take some time to see if we've done the right thing'."
2. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? Do you have an E-mail address? Do you have a website? DID
NOT RESPOND.
2008 General Assembly Voting Record
Voted YES on Senate
Joint Resolution 1, which amended the Indiana Constitution beginning 2012 to
include a cap on homestead property tax in 90 counties at 1% of gross assessed
value. Until 2020, existing debt service prior to July 1, 2008, is
exempted from the 1% homeowner gross assessed value cap in Lake and St. Joseph
counties ONLY. The effective constitutional homeowner property tax caps in Lake
and St. Joseph counties are 1.88% and 1.52% respectively until the 1% cap takes
effect in 2020.
Voted YES on
House
Bill 1001, which phases in the SJR 1 constitutional property tax caps by
2010. Also, 2008 property taxes are reduced 26% from the prior year. An increase
in the sales tax from 6% to 7% and local option income taxes will be used to
replace the property tax revenue reductions that result from the property tax
caps.
2007 General Assembly Voting Record
Voted YES on House
Bill 1001, the budget bill that is Taxpayer Friendly because the General
Fund & Property Tax Replacement Fund $26.0722 billion expenditures total for
the 2008 and 2009 fiscal years is less than the $26.1946 billion revenues total.
HB 1001 also includes additional homestead credits from the Property Tax
Reduction Trust Fund of $300 million in 2007 and $250 million in 2008.
Voted YES on House
Bill 1478, which is Taxpayer UNfriendly for the following reasons: (1)
Homeowner property taxes will increase 1.2% each year from 2009 through 2013
with annual decreases in the Homestead Standard Deduction. (2) The 2% Circuit
Breaker Cap on residential property taxes passed by the General Assembly in 2006
has been watered down to the point where it is almost eliminated. (3) The new
local option income tax for property tax relief will be offset by future
property tax increases unless the new local option income tax to replace
property tax increases is implemented. (4) Using the new local option income tax
to replace property tax increases means that income tax increases on Hoosier
working families would lower the proportionate tax burden of businesses and
utilities by freezing business and utility property taxes without a
corresponding increase in other business and utility taxes. (5) A new local
option income tax has been authorized for public safety.
Voted YES on
House
Bill 1835,which is Taxpayer Friendly because it uses slot machine licensing
fees and wagering taxes to establish the Property Tax Reduction Trust Fund,
which is to be used for property tax relief in any manner prescribed by the
General Assembly.
Voted YES on Senate
Bill 401, which is Taxpayer UNfriendly because state legislators voted
themselves a perpetual pay increase that is 20% more than the typical Hoosier
working family earns during an entire year. SB 401 also eliminated taxpayer-paid
lifetime health insurance and the $4 taxpayer match for each $1 of legislator
pension contribution, but General Assembly members should not have received an
excessive salary increase in return for eliminating extravagant perks they
should not have in the first place.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questionnaire - November
7, 2006, General Election
1. BACKGROUND: Effective December 1, 2002, the Indiana sales tax
increased from 5% to 6% with a promise that the proceeds would be used to
decrease homeowner homeowner property taxes by 16.3%. As summarized at http://finplaneducation.net/betrayal_incompetence.htm,
Indiana General Assemblies and Governors have turned the promised 16.3% decrease
into a Pay 2007 property tax increase of 20.3% for the average Hoosier
homeowner. Local governments are now pushing for more flexibility to levy
income, sales, and other taxes under the guise of property tax relief. QUESTION:
Should local Indiana governments be allowed to impose additional income, sales,
and other taxes? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
2. BACKGROUND: The state's budget the last two fiscal years has been balanced
without fund transfers for the first time since 1998-99 (see http://finplaneducation.net/indiana_cash_flow_data.htm).
QUESTION: Should the state's total budget expenditures be no more than total
revenues for the next biennium? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
3. BACKGROUND: The state's current budget is balanced with the inclusion of a
one-time increase from $35,000 to $45,000 in the state-paid Homestead
Deduction for Pay 2007 property taxes. This decreases property taxes for the
average homeowner by 6%. QUESTION: Should the $45,000 Homestead Deduction be
continued beyond 2007? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
4. BACKGROUND: Mandatory full-day kindergarten for all of
Indiana's 75,000 kindergartners could cost up to $150 million. QUESTIONS: Should
the state pay for full-day kindergarten? If YES, where should the state
get the funds needed for full-day kindergarten? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
5. BACKGROUND: The $3.7 billion proceeds from leasing the Indiana Toll Road
("Major Moves") will be used to establish a Bond Retirement Account to
pay off bonds selected by the Indiana Finance Authority, an Administration
Account, an Eligible Project Account for highway improvements throughout
Indiana, and a $500 million Next Generation Trust Fund to
be used exclusively for the provision of highways, roads, and bridges.
QUESTION: Do you anticipate the need for any state gas tax increases the next
ten years? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
6. BACKGROUND: "Major Moves" projects include $694 million for a new
terrain I-69 extension from Indianapolis to Evansville as well as a $500 million
Next Generation Trust Fund. QUESTION: Should the "Major Moves" expenditures
be combined with the Next Generation Trust Fund proceeds to build a new terrain
I-69 extension without state tax increases? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
7. BACKGROUND: The 2006 "Major Moves" legislation authorizes a
toll road for an I-69 extension between Martinsville and Evansville. QUESTION:
Do you favor legislation that removes the toll road authorization for an I-69
extension? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
8. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
Do you have an E-mail address? Do you have a website? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questionnaire - May 2, 2006,
Primary Election
1. What will be your guiding principles for the 2007-2009 biennium
budget? Specifically, what mix of spending cuts, tax increases, and/or reserve
depletions will you support? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
2. What are your opinions regarding homeowner property taxes? Specifically, do
favor freezing all property taxes and funding budget increases through both
individual and business income tax increases? Or, do you favor a mixture of
income tax, sales tax and meals tax increases to reduce property tax growth
while providing additional revenue to local governments? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
3. Considering the "Major Moves" legislation passed by the General
Assembly this year, do you anticipate the need for any state gas tax increases
the next ten years? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
4. What is your position regarding the construction of an interstate from
Indianapolis to Evansville? Specifically, should the $500 million Next
Generation Trust Fund that is part of "Major Moves" be used
exclusively for a new terrain I-69 extension so as to avoid state gas tax
increases? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
5. Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy? Do you
have an E-mail address? Do you have a website? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
Brad Oliver (Uncertain)
4205 N. Redding Rd.
Muncie, IN 47304
Phone: (765) 717-0996
E-mail: bradoliver2012@gmail.com
Website:
http://bradoliver2012.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I believe that
Indiana's economy grows best when we reduce the growth of government spending,
reduce taxes, and reduce government regulation on business and industry.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): We must give
teachers the tools they need to be effective and allow parents to have
alternatives when their local schools aren't demonstrating results. I support
the development of an accountability system to measure the effectiveness of
teacher and school leader preparation programs in our state. A bipartisan
interim study committee is currently studying Indiana's Department of Child
Services and I will support legislation that protects Hoosier children and
promotes healthy families.
State Representative District 35:
L. Jack Lutz (Taxpayer Friendly)
Melanie Wright (Uncertain)
8001 West Cornbread Road
Yorktown, IN 47396
Phone: (765) 623-8284
E-mail: votemelaniewright@yahoo.com
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 36:
Terri Jo Austin (Taxpayer UNfriendly)
James R. "Jim" Lycan (Uncertain)
215 E. 66 St.
Anderson, IN 46013
Phone: (765) 602-0702
E-mail:
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 37:
Todd Huston (Uncertain)
12620 Duval Drive
Fishers, IN 46037
Phone: (317) 570-8045
E-mail: tohuston@gmail.com
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 38:
Heath VanNatter (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 39:
John Strinka (Taxpayer UNfriendly)
11218 Green St.
Carmel, IN 46033
Phone: (317) 333-9689
E-mail:
strinkaforstatehouse@gmail.com;
Hoosiersocialist@gmail.com
Website: http://www.strinkaforstaterep.org/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): State government is
capable of making jobs to provide meaningful employment such as repairing
infrastructure, cleaning up vacant housing , providing social services -
imitating New Deal programs on a smaller state scale. Enable
all who qualify to attend State Universities and Colleges without individual
cost. Reverse cutbacks in education , DCS, and
other essential services. Fund social services to the degree they need to be to
be effective. I would advocate what many consider extreme: A progressive income
tax structure on state and federal levels that would increase very gradually
until about $250,000 annual/income, and then very sharply increase above that.
Maximum rates would be constrained on the state level by the actions of other
states, but a return to the federal 90% top marginal rate of the Eisenhower
years would be an appropriate goal. I would propose developing measures for a
consumption tax, which could then be made progressive. I would consider how
carbon taxes might be made progressive. I would restore inheritance taxes,
eliminate preferential rates for non-earned income, and scrutinize tax
abatements very very carefully to assure public benefit from any such abatement.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I stand
committed to living wage legislation for Indiana. Given current standards, I
would estimate that wage to be approximately $16.00/hour. End privatization and
for-profit charter schools. Allow teachers freedom to teach without constraints
of high stakes testing.
Jerry Torr (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 40:
John E. (Sam) Follis II (Uncertain)
781 Millbrook Drive
Avon, IN 46123
Phone: (317) 605-7813
E-mail: john@follisforstaterep.com
Website:
http://www.follisforstaterep.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): The attacks and
defunding of Education must stop. Our children need to have the best programs in
the Country. Cutting funds from Education does not fix deficiencies in the
system.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Gregory E. Steuerwald (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 41:
Tim Brown (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 42:
Alan P. Morrison (Taxpayer Friendly)
3998 Country Wood
Terre Haute, IN 47805
Phone: (812) 208-2338
E-mail: alanmorrison2010@yahoo.com;
electalanmorrison@gmail.com
Website:
http://electalanmorrison.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): While taxes are a
necessary evil, they need to be kept in check. Raising
taxes during poor economic times like these is not an option. I
support the elimination of the “death tax.” Tax relief for individuals and
businesses, especially in this economy, are of the utmost importance.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from The Brazil Times
at http://www.thebraziltimes.com/story/1898697.html):
I fully support the Indiana Gas Tax Reform Plan
which would move $143.6 million in annual budgeted non-transportation
appropriations from the state's Motor Vehicle Account to the state General Fund
and dedicate gas tax dollars back to what they were originally meant for, which
was construction and maintenance. Indianapolis has our money, we just need to
figure out how to make it work for us in the most efficient manner.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): By using our
local resources, playing to our strengths, matching industry to our current work
force, and keeping government intervention to a minimum, we will start an
economic boom not seen in West Central Indiana for decades. The steps Indiana
took to reform education in 2011 were a great start to addressing some education
problems we have in our great state. Coal powers Indiana and we must continue to
use our resources. We must fight the over reach of government to stymie industry
with environmental over-regulation.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 2, 2010,
General Election
1. QUESTION: Do you
support or oppose the November 2, 2010, Constitutional Amendment to (a) make the
1% - 2% - 3% property tax caps permanent and (b) protect homestead property tax
deductions from legal challenge? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from
Website): I support the proposed property tax cap.
2. QUESTION: How should the 2012-2013 state budget be balanced?
Please address such issues as Medicaid spending, K-12 education, the possibility
of a statewide income tax increase, and whether reserve funds should be
replenished.
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from Website): Treat the state budget
like a household budget…do not spend more than we have. Tax credits should be
implemented for established and up and coming industry. I will champion an
unemployment insurance tax cap for individual business. Tax revenue should be
increased by increasing job growth and tax base, not tax rates.
3. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain
both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead Supplemental Deduction
without ANY change to help homeowners control their property tax burden? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
4.
QUESTION: Do you support changing the Indiana Code so approval of the General
Assembly is required before I-69 becomes a toll road between
I-64 and Martinsville?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION:
Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (From Website): I value family, education, individual
freedom and limited government as major components for success.
Mark C. Spelbring (Uncertain)
902 Northwood Drive
Rockville, IN 47872
Phone: (765) 569-8444
E-mail: mspelbring@sbcglobal.net
Website:
http://www.markspelbring.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): The FIRST thing the
state MUST DO is fix their half-billion dollar accounting errors!
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): Some reforms to
local government deserve careful consideration because times have changed but
the goal should be to IMPROVE local government. For instance, the state could
help support a training academy for candidates and elected officials to help
them learn to do a better job so they can be more efficient.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I will work
to focus attention on the former Newport army depot property and leverage this
mega-site to bring business and jobs to District 42 while also seeking to
protect our environment. I will vote to repeal the divisive right-to-work
legislation. The property taxes on farmland are rising rapidly and will keep
going up, having a dramatic effect on land owners. Any proposed regulation of
agriculture must be studied to assure benefits outweigh the costs.
State Representative District 43:
John Cunningham (Uncertain)
1356 Tippecanoe Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
Phone: (812) 223-3847
E-mail: john
Website:
http://jc43.org.p9.hostingprod.com/home
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): Maintain our balanced
budget by proposing & passing a "Balanced Budget Amendment" to our
Indiana State Constitution.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): End ISTEP
testing. Propose a state bill, making our local superintendent of public
education an elected office, with a 2 year, 2 term limit. Promote local
employment by promoting education, training, "Localization" programs,
and traveling to promote local products and services. Propose and pass a state
bill to END "Eminent Domain" at the state level.
Clyde Kersey (POLITICAL HOG)
State Representative District 44:
James (Jim) Baird (Taxpayer Friendly)
Richard Thompson (Uncertain)
9122 E. 900 S.
Brazil, IN 47834
Phone: (765) 672-8217
E-mail: circlet@ccrtc.com
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from The Brazil Times at http://www.thebraziltimes.com/story/1898697.html):
I am against charter schools, and believe public schools should be fixed and
improved instead. Charter schools take money from public schools.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 6, 2008,
Primary Election
1.
QUESTION: Do you pledge to vote for Senate
Joint Resolution 1 in 2009? DID NOT RESPOND.
RECORD (www.indystar.com/2008race):
I feel that this amendment puts too much strain on the farmers and lower- to
middle-class citizens. The higher-class taxpayers benefit more than most.
2. QUESTION:
Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy? Do you
have an E-mail address? Do you have a website? DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questionnaire - November 7,
2006, General Election
1. BACKGROUND: Effective December 1, 2002, the Indiana sales tax
increased from 5% to 6% with a promise that the proceeds would be used to
decrease homeowner homeowner property taxes by 16.3%. As summarized at http://finplaneducation.net/betrayal_incompetence.htm,
Indiana General Assemblies and Governors have turned the promised 16.3% decrease
into a Pay 2007 property tax increase of 20.3% for the average Hoosier
homeowner. Local governments are now pushing for more flexibility to levy
income, sales, and other taxes under the guise of property tax relief. QUESTION:
Should local Indiana governments be allowed to impose additional income, sales,
and other taxes? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
2. BACKGROUND: The state's budget the last two fiscal years has been balanced
without fund transfers for the first time since 1998-99 (see http://finplaneducation.net/indiana_cash_flow_data.htm).
QUESTION: Should the state's total budget expenditures be no more than total
revenues for the next biennium? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
3. BACKGROUND: The state's current budget is balanced with the inclusion of a
one-time increase from $35,000 to $45,000 in the state-paid Homestead
Deduction for Pay 2007 property taxes. This decreases property taxes for the
average homeowner by 6%. QUESTION: Should the $45,000 Homestead Deduction be
continued beyond 2007? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
4. BACKGROUND: Mandatory full-day kindergarten for all of
Indiana's 75,000 kindergartners could cost up to $150 million. QUESTIONS: Should
the state pay for full-day kindergarten? If YES, where should the state
get the funds needed for full-day kindergarten? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
5. BACKGROUND: The $3.7 billion proceeds from leasing the Indiana Toll Road
("Major Moves") will be used to establish a Bond Retirement Account to
pay off bonds selected by the Indiana Finance Authority, an Administration
Account, an Eligible Project Account for highway improvements throughout
Indiana, and a $500 million Next Generation Trust Fund to be used exclusively
for the provision of highways, roads, and bridges. QUESTION: Do you anticipate
the need for any state gas tax increases the next ten years? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
6. BACKGROUND: "Major Moves" projects include $694 million for a new
terrain I-69 extension from Indianapolis to Evansville as well as a $500 million
Next Generation Trust Fund. QUESTION: Should the "Major Moves" expenditures
be combined with the Next Generation Trust Fund proceeds to build a new terrain
I-69 extension without state tax increases? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
7. BACKGROUND: The 2006 "Major Moves" legislation authorizes a
toll road for an I-69 extension between Martinsville and Evansville. QUESTION:
Do you favor legislation that removes the toll road authorization for an I-69
extension? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
8. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
Do you have an E-mail address? Do you have a website? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
State Representative District 45:
Kreg Battles (Taxpayer UNfriendly)
Bruce Alan Borders (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 46:
Bob Heaton (Taxpayer Friendly)
James R. (Jim) Mann II (Uncertain)
5 E. Gateway Dr.
Terre Haute, IN 47802
Phone: (812) 462-4252
E-mail: Amspectra1@msn.com; 4Mann6@gmail.com
Website:
http://jimmann.org/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from The Brazil Times at http://www.thebraziltimes.com/story/1898697.html):
I am against charter schools and believe they take money from public schools. I
believe those who home school their children should not get a tax break.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 47:
Chris Grider (Uncertain)
862 Glendale Drive
Franklin , IN 46131
Phone: (317) 437-0180
E-mail: cgrider3473@yahoo.com; GriderForDistrict47@gmail.com
Website:
http://griderfordistrict47.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I support
the repeal of Right-to-Work. I want to work with Republicans and Democrats to
attract good jobs; careers. I believe it starts with vast improvements in
education (pre-k, k-12, colleges, vocational schools and apprenticeships),
infrastructure improvements, serious conversations on mass transit, and an
environment that is friendly for business and for people of all cultures.
John Price (Taxpayer
Friendly)
3703 The Courts
Greenwood, IN 46143
Phone: (317) 882-6478
E-mail: jlprice1333@comcast.net
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: My priorities in the 2013-2015 state budget are to provide the citizens
of Indiana the best possible service based on the amount of revenue we have,
staying within the means of our budget. (a) Current
year appropriations should never exceed current year revenues (I
don't think you should ever spend more than you have). (b) If transfers are
necessary to maintain a balanced budget, they should be allowed. (c) I believe a
reserve balance of 5 percent should be maintained for emergency expenditures.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: Yes, based on
the information you have provided.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: Based on the information I have currently, I
would likely keep it as it is but if there is an opportunity to return
additional funds to the taxpayers, I would be open to that.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: Yes.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: I would be supportive of it being on the ballot allowing
taxpayers to vote on the idea of government reform in their own community.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: I feel they should have oversight by the
legislative or fiscal body of the jurisdiction they serve.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: If elected, I will continue to serve the citizens as I have
done in my current and past positions. I believe in doing what is best for the
citizens and promoting business and economic development. I'd like to continue
to work to improve our education system and our road and bridge infrastructure.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: I believe the answer is yes to all three
above. It is imperative that we stick to a balanced
budget and keep a limited cash reserve on hand for emergencies.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: Yes, I believe
that non-transportation appropriations for our Motor Vehicle Highway Account
should go to the state’s General Fund so more or our gas tax can spent on our
state, county and local roads.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: I believe the automatic taxpayer refund should be
maintained.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: I think it is
important that homeowners can continue to count on both the Homestead Standard
Deduction and the Homestead Supplemental Deduction. I think that during this
current economy, no changes should be made.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
I believe township government, as well as all government should be evaluated on
its efficiency and service it’s providing to its constituents. Consolidation
of some services should always be open for discussion.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: I feel this should be done by
elected officials who can be held accountable to their constituents.
I also feel that the funds that are committed should be open and transparent to
the public.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: As a current elected official, I have always tried to live within a
balanced budget and continue to evaluate programs to find the most efficient and
effective manner to provide services to the taxpayers.
State Representative District 48:
Dan Morrison (Uncertain)
53979 Wintergreen Ct.
Elkhart, IN 46514
Phone: (574) 370-1062
E-mail: politics1492@gmail.com
Website:
http://www.danmorrisonforcongress.com/about_dan
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): The budget needs to be
slimmed down and distributed to the right programs. Expenditures should be
strictly reviewed and only allocated to programs that establish benefits for
all. The State also needs to increase revenue. Selling the Toll Road was a short
term fix, and we need more revenue sources to help balance the budget. Tax hikes
and cuts are not the solution, it's balancing the budget just as a small
business does. As a State Representative, I will work with leading business men
to establish more sources of revenue, aiding in balancing the budget.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): The school
system in Indiana distributes money unfairly, giving children in poor locations
an unfair chance at success. We need to balance the dispersal of funds, giving
all children a fighting chance. Also, we need to bring in a personal touch from
the teachers, and it is nearly impossible with a class room size of 20 or more
children. Colleges, Junior Colleges, Trade Schools & Technical Schools must
begin to offer specialized preparation so that their graduates are ready for the
"new" job market.
Timothy Neese (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 49:
Wes Culver (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 50:
(Dan) Daniel J. Leonard (Taxpayer Friendly)
Mike Wallin (Uncertain)
9757N 200 W - 90
Markle, IN 4670
Phone: (260) 438-5887
E-mail: liechtyamy@yahoo.com
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 51:
Lon Keyes (Uncertain)
P.O. Box 589
Fremont, IN 46737
Phone: (260) 316-3224
E-mail:
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 4,
2008, General Election
1. QUESTION: Do you pledge to vote in
2009 for the exact same version of Senate Joint Resolution 1 that passed in
2008? DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? Do you have an E-mail address? Do you have a website? DID
NOT RESPOND.
Dennis J. Zent (Uncertain)
3030 N. Bay View Road
Angola, IN 46703
Phone: (260) 312-8060
E-mail: zentdds@aol.com
Website:
http://www.dennyzent.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 52:
Charles E. Odier (Uncertain)
7335 County Rd. 60
St. Joe, IN 46785
Phone: (260) 337-5466
E-mail: fullmoonfarms@msn.com
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Ben Smaltz (Uncertain)
302 Hunters Ridge
Auburn, IN 46706
Phone: (260) 573-0344
E-mail: vote@BenSmaltz.com
Website:
http://www.bensmaltz.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): Legislators must
empower our government agencies to seek new ways to efficiently and effectively
take care of the business of the people of Indiana, and hold them responsible
when they do not.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): Quality of
life, an educated and motivated labor force, low taxes, and fewer cumbersome
governmental rules and regulations are key to creating an atmosphere that
businesses are seeking. We must review business incentives and make necessary
changes to appeal to job creators. Focusing on rewards for high achieving
schools and offering parents a choice of schools they feel best fit the needs of
their children are two examples of needed education changes. Rising energy
costs, an aging transportation infrastructure, drainage and taxation are
applying pressure to all of our farms. As the leaders of the State of Indiana,
legislators need to find solutions to agricultural issues and recognize farmers
as vital partners to our states survival. The only way to stop the
methamphetamine problem and break the cycle is to make the primary ingredients;
ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, available only by prescription and increase the
penalties. Confining meth users for longer terms of incarceration allows time
for the harsh chemicals to be purged from their systems.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 53:
Kim J. Brand (Uncertain)
101 E. Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 714-1913
E-mail: kim@kimbrand.com
Website:
http://www.kimbrand.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: Anyone who has dug themselves out of a money pit knows how hard it is. I
would be in favor of protecting the surplus, opposed to playing tricks to
balance the budget and keeping a 5% reserve. Our children will thank us for it.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: Indiana is still the crossroads of America. We all
drive and the quality of roads in a very real sense contributes to the quality
of life here. As a matter of honesty I'd dedicate gas taxes to transportation,
road maintenance & construction. If those funds
can't be used for for the purposes they were collected for then don't collect
them.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: Supposing the state
can keep a reserve, don't fool around with refunds.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: I'd make it simpler and
attempt to increase the deduction over time. Home ownership is still a desirable
public policy.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: I believe Township government is an anachronism - but would be
willing to listen to stake-holders to amend my view.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: As a member of the Cumberland Redevelopment
Commission I know first hand that there are already plenty of laws and
regulations that control our process. I also know that we've never been
successful getting the public to attend our meetings even after multiple
outreach attempts. That said, I'm willing to be educated about past or present
abuses. I believe the RDC system is a valuable tool for communities and would
err on the side of giving them appropriate power to discharge their mission.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: One of the liberating benefits of running as a Libertarian is
that I don't need to sacrifice decency in the pursuit of winning. My main
campaign themes are (a) political districting reform, (b) medical price
transparency, and (c) term limits. My Curriculum Vitae is available on request,
as are press releases regarding less government, election district
gerrymandering, medical price transparency, and the need for
increased focus and rededication on science and math curriculum in secondary
schools. I plan to put more campaign related material on my current blog
at www.KimBrand.com as the election grows
nearer.
Robert W. Cherry (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 54:
Jeremiah Morrell (Uncertain)
905 Julie Ave.
New Castle, IN 47362
Phone: (765) 561-2128
E-mail: jeremiah@jeremiahmorrell.com
Website: http://www.jeremiahmorrell.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): The vast majority of
our citizens realize that our strategy of building prisons is not serving any of
us well. We need to reassess the prosecutorial culture in this state.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website):
The State Legislature needs to allow county level government some discresion in
spending, allowing them to best manage their full budgets, thus allowing them to
adequately fund their highway departments.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from
campaign website): I support the elimination of property taxes.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Thomas E. (Tom) Saunders (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 55:
David (Dave) Moeller (Uncertain)
6796 W. Coletrane Road
Glenwood, IN 46135
Phone:
(765) 679-5071
E-mail:
mojaxcow@aol.com
Website:
www.moellerfordistrict55.org
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): The Daniels
Administration has created one of the largest, most centralized state education
systems in the country. That needs to change.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 2,
2010,
General Election
1. QUESTION: Do you
support or oppose the November 2, 2010, Constitutional Amendment to (a) make the
1% - 2% - 3% property tax caps permanent and (b) protect homestead property tax
deductions from legal challenge? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: How should the 2012-2013 state budget be balanced?
Please address such issues as Medicaid spending, K-12 education, the possibility
of a statewide income tax increase, and whether reserve funds should be
replenished.
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (From Website): While
I am in complete support of the idea of keeping a balanced budget and not
spending beyond our means, I believe public safety is an area that should be cut
as an absolute last resort. The Daniels administration and his supporters have a
record of cutting services in our rural communities and small towns and hoarding
resources in Indianapolis.
3. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain
both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead Supplemental Deduction
without ANY change to help homeowners control their property tax burden? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
4.
QUESTION: Do you support changing the Indiana Code so approval of the General
Assembly is required before I-69 becomes a toll road between
I-64 and Martinsville?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION:
Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 4, 2010,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Do you
support or oppose the Constitutional Amendment on the November 2, 2010,
statewide ballot? ANSWER: I’ve
not made my mind up yet on this proposal. I
just read the Watchdog Indiana thoughts on the website. Conceptually I don’t
like different percentage caps for different classes of property owners. I am
afraid that it may be a “band-aid for a system that has gangrene”. I want to
completely eliminate property taxes. I think they are inherently unfair as the
evaluations cannot be objective and uniform from one taxing district to another
and they must be paid whether the taxpayer has income or not. The tax is also a
very costly one to administer. Look at all the overhead to determine the amount
and collect the tax. Ninety-two county assessors, many township assessors and
lots of hired consultants are needed to just develop the evaluations. Add the
activities of the County treasurers and Sheriffs to collect the tax and you have
a tremendous cost. On the second part of the question, if we cannot eliminate
the Property tax then we must have exemptions for homesteads.
2. QUESTION: How should the 2012-2013 state budget be balanced?
ANSWER: Also not sure yet. I do not think that the rainy-day fund needs to be
completely replaced. I would want to review all the states expenditures and make
cuts somewhat across the board. I think education should be one of the top
priorities of state government and we should be very careful in cuts for
educational funding. As a businessman I know there are creative ways of reducing
costs without sacrificing essentials and I’d like to get into the details to
find them.
3. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain
both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead Supplemental Deduction
without ANY change? ANSWER: If we cannot eliminate property taxes across the
board then I would not vote to change the Homestead
Exemption in any way!
4.
QUESTION: Do you support changing the Indiana Code so approval of the General
Assembly is required before I-69 becomes a toll road between
I-64 and Martinsville? ANSWER: Yes.
5. QUESTION:
Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy? ANSWER:
I am employed at Standens Inc. of Indianapolis as their manager of US Sales. My
wife Sandy and I own and operate Glenbrook Farm raising purebred beef cattle. I
am a past president and director of the American Murray Grey Association and
have marketed breeding stock throughout the US. Sandy and I have lived in
Franklin and Fayette counties for the last 35 years and have been active
participants in community life. I served on the Franklin County Council, Area
Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Economic Development Commission and
PTO President at Laurel Elementary. Sandy is on the Orange Township Advisory
Board. I am a graduate of Purdue University with a degree in education. I went
to work at Mt. Vernon School Corporation after graduation teaching English and
Social Studies and coaching Football and Wrestling. In 1974 I went to work at
Detroit Steel Products in Morristown, Indiana and held several management
positions. From 1985 to 1991 I was General Manager of Franklin Casket Company. I
returned to Detroit Steel as General Sales Manager and held that position until
the operation closed in 2007. Sandy and I have 4 grown children and 11
grandchildren and are members of St. Mary Parish in Rushville. I am a fiscal
conservative that believes all levels of government
must live within their means. If citizens want government to do
certain things then they must be willing to pay for it, be it fight a war or
build a road! If we have problems
then we must address them not leave them for the next administration or
generation. I am glad to learn of Watchdog
Indiana and your activities to help protect the taxpayers here in Indiana. I’m
sure I share your overall goals but we may differ on some specific policies.
Cindy Meyer Ziemke (Uncertain)
2014 Shrine Rd.
Batesville, IN 47006
Phone: (812) 216-8584
E-mail: clziemke@aol.com; cindy@cindyziemke.com
Website:
http://www.cindyziemke.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): Signed American for Tax
Reform Pledge, No Tax Increases, Period.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 4, 2010,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Do you
support or oppose the Constitutional Amendment on the November 2, 2010,
statewide ballot? ANSWER: HAS NOT RESPONDED.
2. QUESTION: How should the 2012-2013 state budget be balanced?
ANSWER: HAS NOT RESPONDED.
3. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain
both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead Supplemental Deduction
without ANY change? ANSWER: HAS NOT RESPONDED.
4.
QUESTION: Do you support changing the Indiana Code so approval of the General
Assembly is required before I-69 becomes a toll road between
I-64 and Martinsville? ANSWER: HAS NOT RESPONDED.
5. QUESTION:
Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy? ANSWER:
HAS NOT RESPONDED.
State Representative District 56:
William Eric Atkinson (Uncertain)
PO Box 144
Pershing, IN 47370
Phone: (765) 541-3182
E-mail:
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Mark J. Brim (Uncertain)
843 NW A St.
Richmond, IN 473
Phone: (765) 994-6941
E-mail: brimma@earlham.edu
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Richard (Dick) Hamm (Taxpayer
Friendly)
2266 Walnut Lane
Richmond, IN 47374
Phone: (765) 935-1568
E-mail: hammsr@firstbankconnect.com
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: State Law Requires a balanced budget, and a reserves balance of at least
5% should be maintained.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: YES. We need
to change units payed within fund.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: The
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law should be kept as
it is.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: YES.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: Township government oversight should be improved, and the
practice of accumulating excessive township fund balances without corresponding
decreases in property tax rates should be curtailed.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: There should be much improved oversight over
redevelopment commissions by the legislative or fiscal body of the taxing units
that created the redevelopment commissions.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 5, 2002, General Election
1- 5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire.
Phillip Pflum (POLITICAL HOG)
State Representative District 57:
Paul Bravard (Uncertain)
883 South 800 West Road
Indianapolis, IN 46239
Phone: (317) 620-1438
E-mail: paul.d.bravard@gmail.com
Website:
http://www.pdbravard.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
D. Todd Day (Uncertain)
465 W. Washington St.
Shelbyville, IN 46176
Phone: (317) 398-7435
E-mail:
Website:
http://electtoddday.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Sean R. Eberhart (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 58:
Woody Burton (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 59:
Milo Smith (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 60:
Peggy Mayfield (Uncertain)
1825 Red Fox Ct. W.
Martinsville, IN 46151
Phone: (765) 342-3326
E-mail: peggy@peggymayfield.com
Website:
http://www.peggymayfield.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): She will use her
experience as a job creator and county reformer to hold the line on government
spending and improve government services.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I have
lobbied for legislation to expand voter access through vote centers, and have
regularly testified before the legislature against laws to unfairly restrict
voting rights.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Peggy Welch (POLITICAL HOG)
State Representative District 61:
Matt Pierce (Uncertain)
State Representative District 62:
Jeff Sparks (Uncertain)
60 SE 9th St.
Linton, IN 47441
Phone: (812) 798-0536
E-mail: jsparksforstaterep@gmail.com
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Matthew A. Ubelhor (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 63:
Mark Messmer (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 64:
Mark A. Norton (Uncertain)
506 Roosevelt Drive
Princeton, IN 47670
Phone: (812) 386-7835
E-mail: the.nortons@insightbb.com
Website:
http://www.marknorton.org/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I believe that the
state must continue to fulfill its obligation to teacher pension plans, ensuring
that it remains strong so we are able to attract the very best teachers and
administrators to our children. Privatizing of services by the current
administration has proven to be an unsuccessful waste of taxpayer dollars while
at the same time providing less than acceptable service.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): We need to
use tax credits and incentives to bring quality, high-paying jobs to Indiana
while encouraging small business growth and innovation which is the real driver
for a strong and improving economy.
Thomas W. Washburne (Uncertain)
13445 Bender Rd.
Evansville, IN 47720
Phone: (812) 963-1147
E-mail: WashburneT@aol.com; Tom@TomWashburne.com
Website:
http://www.tomwashburne.com/about-tom/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I therefore support
only the minimum taxation necessary to support the government’s expenses. The
pure redistribution of wealth –programs that do not provide a direct benefit
to the person paying the tax– must be especially scrutinized.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign
website): Should Indiana have a surplus and a reasonable reserve, this surplus
should be prudently returned to the people who paid the taxes and rates lowered.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I seek
restrained government (lower taxes), a pro-business climate (more jobs), strong
families, churches and charities (fewer social problems), and individual
responsibility (minimal dependency on charity and government). I support
repealing unnecessary regulations and allowing all people to fulfill their
potential and pursue happiness as they see fit. I think that the best education
policies recognize parental choice and local freedom. I support policies that
encourage a robust diversity of successful public and private schools, including
home schools, where decisions are made by local parents and teachers. I would
not vote to repeal Indiana’s new right-to-work law.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 65:
Al Cox (Taxpayer UNfriendly)
PO Box 1425
Nashville, IN 47448
Phone: (812) 988-9373
E-mail: alcoxliberty@live.com
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: My priorities do not include current year revenues exceeding current year appropriations,
delayed payments and one-time fund
transfers being used to balance the budget, and maintaining a reserves balance of
at least 5%.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: Yes.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: Eliminated.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: No
-- Repeal all property taxes.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: The Counties should make the decision to retain Township
Government or not.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: Repeal the Redevelopment Commission.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: I believe in smaller government, less taxes and more freedom.
Start with repeal of Primary Elections laws and go from there.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 4, 2008, General Election
1. QUESTION: Do you pledge to vote in 2009 for
the exact same version of Senate Joint Resolution 1 that passed in 2008? DID
NOT RESPOND. RECORD (www.indystar.com/2008race):
NO!!
2. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? Do you have an E-mail address? Do you have a website? DID NOT
RESPOND.
Eric A. Koch (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 66:
Terry Goodin (Uncertain)
Justin Stevens (Uncertain)
311 S. Bond St.
Scottsburg, IN 47170
Phone: (812) 595-2955
E-mail: justin.allen.stevens@gmail.com
Website:
http://www.justinforcouncil.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I pledge to keep tax
rates low for both businesses and individuals, spurring ingenuity and growth as
well as greater tax revenue. Every dollar spent will be preceded with the
question: Is this the wise way to spend our resources? Each decision will be
analyzed and examined.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 67:
Tom Cheek (Uncertain)
8219 Fairmeadows Drive
Aurora, IN 47001
Phone: (812) 926-3767
E-mail: tomcheek2012@gmail.com
Website:
http://www.cheek2012.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): We
cannot balance the budget on the already overburdened backs of schoolchildren.
We must adequately fund schools. I will fight to ensure that your tax dollars go
to roads, bridges, public education, and other issues that directly benefit you,
not wall street. I support lowering taxes for small businesses and holding
accountable the “facade companies” that may have buildings here, but move
production and jobs elsewhere.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): We
need to focus on improving our infrastructure, both physical and electronic.
Roads, bridges, cell service, and high speed internet are all key components
needed for business to thrive. These investments create jobs immediately by
employing local workers to build the infrastructure, and later by using the
technology to make business more efficient.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I pledge to
protect teachers’ rights to collectively bargain for fair pay and reasonable
conditions. Teachers, like everyone else, must be held accountable for their
performance, but proper evaluation standards must be adopted to ensure that
teachers are being graded fairly. All across the nation, solar, wind, thermal,
and tidal energy companies are bringing thousands of jobs to plants and
factories, and we need to bring those opportunities to Indiana. We must enact
better legal protections for women to address some of the unique challenges they
face to be paid fairly and treated equally. We need to explore more healthcare
options, like empowering nurse practitioners, and we need more doctors to spread
out the overload of patients. I will offer tax incentives for companies who
increase wages for ordinary workers, not corporate CEO’s.
Randy Frye (Uncertain)
State Representative District 68:
Jerome (Jake) Hoog (Uncertain)
11663 State Road 46
Sunman, IN 47041
Phone: (812) 623-5398
E-mail: seehoog@nalu.net
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from http://dearborncountydemocrats.com/archives/818):
We can provide the infrastructure necessary for all businesses to expand and
build and maintain good roads and bridges that customers and workers need for
access to them.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from http://dearborncountydemocrats.com/archives/818):
I will oppose Indiana’s right to work law, which prevents unions and companies
from forming agreements requiring all employees to join the union or pay a fee
as a condition of employment. Our government can help provide the incentives to
ensure that businesses - both big and small - have the opportunity to survive
and grow.
Jud McMillin (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 69:
Jim McCormick (Uncertain)
501 W. 4th Street
Seymour, IN 47274
Phone: (812) 522-4502
E-mail: mccormickj@cinergymetro.net
Website:
http://www.mccormickforstate.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I will work for the
restoration of school funding and the provision of funding necessary to achieve
a quality education for all students.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Jim Lucas (Uncertain)
1114 East 4th St.
Seymour, IN 47274
Phone: (812) 522-1369
E-mail: jim@theawningguyinc.com
Website:
http://jimlucasforhouse.com/main/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): Eliminate
regressive taxation for businesses. Eliminate burdensome regulation on small
business.
State Representative District 70:
Terry L. Miller (Uncertain)
6805 Glenwood Ln SE
Elizabeth, IN 47117
Phone: (812) 969-2398
E-mail: terryforstaterep70@yahoo.com
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Rhonda J. Rhoads (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 71:
Steven R. Stemler (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 72:
Edward D. (Ed) Clere (Taxpayer Friendly)
Sharon Grabowski (Uncertain)
1101 Burton Avenue
New Albany, IN 47150
Phone: (812) 948-0282
E-mail: sgrabowski2009@yahoo.com;
sgrabowski4staterep@yahoo.com
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 73:
Sandra Blanton (Taxpayer
Friendly)
P.O. Box 331
Paoli, IN 47454
Phone: (812) 865-4539
E-mail: blanton.sandy98@gmail.com
Website: http://blantonforstaterep.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: Current year appropriations should not exceed
current year revenues, however, public school funding needs to be
evaluated. Rural schools have been adversely affected by funding cuts. If we
need to use use part of the $2 billion surplus, we should. I do believe that a
reserve balance should be maintained, whether it should be 5% or more should be
evaluated. There should be an audit of all state accounts. Finding $300 million
here and $200 million there is not acceptable.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: Yes the
gasoline tax dollars need to be used to maintain our roads. Our counties, cities
and towns are hurting for funds to repair roads. Some counties are going back to
gravel roads in part of the counties.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: The automatic taxpayer refund law should be
improved to make refunds more likely. If taxpayers would want to allocate their
refund to a particular budget item, that should also be allowed.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: I
would pledge to maintain both homestead deductions without changes.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: I agree that township government reform should be placed on the
ballot in each county. The very rural counties rely on their township trustees
and I am sure that they would vote for retention. If the metropolitan counties
would want to reform township government, that is their option. The rural
counties do not have excessive fund balances.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: I am in full agreement that oversight of
redevelopment commissions must be improved.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: I want to be a voice for the citizens of District 73 to
represent their views and needs. I am beholden to no party or special interest.
I want to return this seat to the people.
2010 General Assembly Voting Record
Voted YES
on House Joint Resolution 1,
which gives voters statewide the opportunity to amend the Indiana Constitution
to (1) make the 1% - 2% - 3% property tax caps permanent and (2) protect
homestead property tax deductions from legal challenge.
Voted YES on
House Bill 1001, which contains 21 Taxpayer Friendly government ethics reform
provisions including a 365-day wait after leaving the General Assembly before a
legislator can become a lobbyist or legislative liaison, the reporting of
certain expenditures by the legislative liaisons of state agencies and state
educational institutions, and a reduction from $100 to $50 in the minimum
reportable amount for the total daily gifts given by a registered lobbyist to a
legislative person.
Voted YES on
House Bill 1086, which contains 7 Taxpayer Friendly provisions including the HJR
1 Constitutional Amendment ballot language.
Voted YES on
House Bill 1367, which contains 5 Taxpayer Friendly K-12 education provisions
that preserve and protect instructional programs.
Voted YES on
Senate Bill 23, which delays the scheduled increase in unemployment insurance
premiums for one year until 2011.
Voted YES on Senate Bill
396, which mandates an
adjusted six-year average that eliminates the highest value to calculate the
base rate for the assessment of agricultural land.
2009 General Assembly Voting Record
Voted
NO
on House Bill 1001 SS, the
2009-2011 special session budget bill that (1) provides enough resources for
good government AND (2) satisfactorily protects Hoosier working families
from state and local tax increases. A YES
vote supports a budget that is sufficiently Taxpayer Friendly. A
NO vote would have shut down much of state government.
Voted YES
on
Senate Bill 374 to allow Regional Transportation Districts, which are new tax-imposing
levels of Indiana government controlled by boards with unrestricted powers where
most board members have no real connection to the taxpayers' community, to be
established WITHOUT a referendum of affected voters.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 4, 2008, General Election
1.
BACKGROUND: Senate Joint Resolution 1 passed
the Indiana Senate 40-7 and the Indiana House 79-20 on March 14, 2008, and
was signed by the Governor on March 19, 2008. SJR 1 amends the Indiana
Constitution to cap homeowners' property tax bills at 1% of assessed value,
rental and agricultural property at 2%, and business property at 3%. For
property taxes first due and payable in 2012, 90 of Indiana's 92
counties must have a homeowner property tax cap that is 1% of the gross
assessed value. Until 2020, existing debt service prior to July 1, 2008,
is exempted from the 1% homeowner gross assessed value cap in Lake and St.
Joseph counties ONLY. The result of these two existing debt service
exemptions equates to a 1.88% homeowner cap in Lake County and a 1.52%
homeowner cap in St.
Joseph County. The homeowner caps for Lake and St. Joseph counties must become
1% in 2020. The exact same version of SJR 1 that passed in 2008 must again pass in the General Assembly in 2009 to put the 1%
constitutional homeowner property tax cap amendment on the 2010 ballot. We
the people can then vote to make the 1% homeowner property tax cap a
permanent part of the Indiana Constitution. Never has it been so easy to separate those who are part of the
property tax relief solution from those who are part of the property tax
spending problem. A General Assembly candidate who pledges to
vote for Senate Joint Resolution 1 in 2009 is part of the
solution, otherwise the legislator is part of
the problem. QUESTION: Do you pledge to vote in 2009 for
the exact same version of Senate
Joint Resolution 1 that passed in 2008? DID NOT
RESPOND. RECORD (www.indystar.com/2008race):
I do not believe that we are certain enough of the impact of 1001 for the next
year to amend the Constitution without more predictable data.
2. QUESTION:
Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy? Do you
have an E-mail address? Do you have a website? DID
NOT RESPOND.
2008 General Assembly Voting Record
Voted YES on Senate
Joint Resolution 1, which amends the Indiana Constitution to
include a cap beginning 2012 on homestead property tax in 90 counties at 1% of gross assessed
value. Until 2020, existing debt service prior to July 1, 2008, is
exempted from the 1% homeowner gross assessed value cap in Lake and St. Joseph
counties ONLY. The effective constitutional homeowner property tax caps in Lake
and St. Joseph counties are 1.88% and 1.52% respectively until their 1% cap takes
effect in 2020.
Voted YES on
House
Bill 1001, which phases in the SJR 1 constitutional property tax caps by
2010. Also, 2008 property taxes are reduced 26% from the prior year. An increase
in the sales tax from 6% to 7% and county-wide local option income taxes will be used to
replace the property tax revenue reductions that result from the property tax
caps.
Steve Davisson (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 74:
Lloyd Arnold (Uncertain)
2462 East Turkey Fork Road
Leavenworth, IN 47137
Phone: (812) 267-9357
E-mail: arnold4rep@gmail.com; servpro9478@gmail.com
Website: http://lloydarnold.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (fom campaign website): We need to
continue preparing students for 21st century careers and boost the opportunities
for technical vocational training for our high school students. Being highly
skilled will give our students an advantage if they choose to enter the
workforce immediately after graduation.
Michael (Mike) Schriefer (Uncertain)
PO Box 416
Santa Claus, IN 47579
Phone: (812) 544-2769)
E-mail: mschrief@psci.net
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 75:
Ron Bacon (Taxpayer Friendly)
Kevin Derr (Uncertain)
124 East Center Street
Booneville, IN 47601
Phone: (812) 897-1910
E-mail: derrlogistics@insightbb.com
Website:
http://www.kevinderr.com/index.asp
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I will strive to ensure
state funding to make southern Indiana a national destination for outdoor
recreation. We need state dollars to secure recreational sites indefinitely so
private businesses can build upon these assets with hotels, restaurants, outdoor
outfitting stores and other services. I propose an immediate 14.3% reduction in
our sales tax.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I
will insist that Indianapolis stop cutting the investments in our roads and
bridges and our futures.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from
campaign website): Our Indiana farmers are triple taxed under our property tax
caps and while there is no immediate end in sight to this problem I promise to
work towards its remediation.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): School
vouchers take our tax dollars directly from our public schools and pass that
money to elite private schools in Carmel and Indianapolis. To keep higher
education affordable, I will work to cap the rate of tuition increases at our
state universities, community colleges and technical schools at no more than the
rate of inflation. I want to see Indiana guarantee low interest loans made from
Indiana lending institutions to Indiana students. I propose the “Indiana
Twenty-first Century Scholarship Fund” to make grants equal to half the
tuition costs for anyone working toward a degree program at an accredited and
public Indiana institution and earning a “B” average or higher. To honor the
service of our disabled veterans in Indiana, free college tuition should be
provided for their children if the veteran’s disability resulted from service
during a time of war. I will work with the Indiana State Department of
Agriculture to promote our commodities, conserve our soil and make our farms
profitable. I will fight to maintain state funding to Purdue University to
conduct the necessary research and development to keep Indiana at the forefront
of agricultural innovation. I will put teeth back in the Indiana Utility
Regulatory Commission’s mouth and make sure they represent us, not the utility
company. I propose that we fund the development of additional river ports in
public/private partnerships along the Ohio River in Warrick and Spencer
Counties.
State Representative District 76:
Wendy (Mac) McNamara (Taxpayer Friendly)
W. Trent Van Haaften (POLITICAL HOG)
PO Box 1026
Mt. Vernon, IN 47620
Phone: (812) 319- 5393
E-mail: info@trentvanhaaften76.com
Website: http://trentvanhaaften76.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2010 General Assembly Voting Record
Voted NO
on House Joint Resolution 1
to deny voters statewide the opportunity to amend the Indiana Constitution
to (1) make the 1% - 2% - 3% property tax caps permanent and (2) protect
homestead property tax deductions from legal challenge.
Voted YES on
House Bill 1001, which contains 21 Taxpayer Friendly government ethics reform
provisions including a 365-day wait after leaving the General Assembly before a
legislator can become a lobbyist or legislative liaison, the reporting of
certain expenditures by the legislative liaisons of state agencies and state
educational institutions, and a reduction from $100 to $50 in the minimum
reportable amount for the total daily gifts given by a registered lobbyist to a
legislative person.
Voted YES on
House Bill 1086, which contains 7 Taxpayer Friendly provisions including the HJR
1 Constitutional Amendment ballot language.
Voted YES on
House Bill 1367, which contains 5 Taxpayer Friendly K-12 education provisions
that preserve and protect instructional programs.
Voted NO on
Senate Bill 23, which delays the scheduled increase in unemployment insurance
premiums for one year until 2011.
Voted YES on Senate Bill
396, which mandates an
adjusted six-year average that eliminates the highest value to calculate the
base rate for the assessment of agricultural land.
2009 General Assembly Voting Record
Voted NO
on House Bill 1001 SS, the
2009-2011 special session budget bill that (1) provides enough resources for
good government AND (2) satisfactorily protects Hoosier working families
from state and local tax increases. A
YES vote supports a budget that is sufficiently Taxpayer Friendly. A NO vote would have shut down much of state government.
Voted YES on
Senate Bill 374 to allow Regional Transportation Districts, which are new tax-imposing
levels of Indiana government controlled by boards with unrestricted powers where
most board members have no real connection to the taxpayers' community, to be
established WITHOUT a referendum of affected voters.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 4, 2008, General Election
1.
BACKGROUND: Senate Joint Resolution 1 passed
the Indiana Senate 40-7 and the Indiana House 79-20 on March 14, 2008, and
was signed by the Governor on March 19, 2008. SJR 1 amends the Indiana
Constitution to cap homeowners' property tax bills at 1% of assessed value,
rental and agricultural property at 2%, and business property at 3%. For
property taxes first due and payable in 2012, 90 of Indiana's 92
counties must have a homeowner property tax cap that is 1% of the gross
assessed value. Until 2020, existing debt service prior to July 1, 2008,
is exempted from the 1% homeowner gross assessed value cap in Lake and St.
Joseph counties ONLY. The result of these two existing debt service
exemptions equates to a 1.88% homeowner cap in Lake County and a 1.52%
homeowner cap in St.
Joseph County. The homeowner caps for Lake and St. Joseph counties must become
1% in 2020. The exact same version of SJR 1 that passed in 2008 must again pass in the General Assembly in 2009 to put the 1%
constitutional homeowner property tax cap amendment on the 2010 ballot. We
the people can then vote to make the 1% homeowner property tax cap a
permanent part of the Indiana Constitution. Never has it been so easy to separate those who are part of the
property tax relief solution from those who are part of the property tax
spending problem. A General Assembly candidate who pledges to
vote for Senate Joint Resolution 1 in 2009 is part of the
solution, otherwise the legislator is part of
the problem. QUESTION: Do you pledge to vote in 2009 for
the exact same version of Senate
Joint Resolution 1 that passed in 2008? DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION:
Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy? Do you
have an E-mail address? Do you have a website? DID NOT RESPOND.
2008 General Assembly Voting Record
Voted NO on Senate
Joint Resolution 1, which amends the Indiana Constitution to
include a cap beginning 2012 on homestead property tax in 90 counties at 1% of gross assessed
value. Until 2020, existing debt service prior to July 1, 2008, is
exempted from the 1% homeowner gross assessed value cap in Lake and St. Joseph
counties ONLY. The effective constitutional homeowner property tax caps in Lake
and St. Joseph counties are 1.88% and 1.52% respectively until their 1% cap takes
effect in 2020.
Voted NO on
House
Bill 1001, which phases in the SJR 1 constitutional property tax caps by
2010. Also, 2008 property taxes are reduced 26% from the prior year. An increase
in the sales tax from 6% to 7% and county-wide local option income taxes will be used to
replace the property tax revenue reductions that result from the property tax
caps.
2007 General Assembly Voting Record
Voted YES on House
Bill 1001, the budget bill that is Taxpayer
Friendly because the General Fund & Property Tax Replacement Fund $26.0722
billion expenditures total for the 2008 and 2009 fiscal years is less than the
$26.1946 billion revenues total. HB 1001 also includes additional homestead
credits from the Property Tax Reduction Trust Fund of $300 million in 2007 and
$250 million in 2008.
Voted YES on House
Bill 1478, which is Taxpayer UNfriendly for the following reasons: (1)
Homeowner property taxes will increase 1.2% each year from 2009 through 2013
with annual decreases in the Homestead Standard Deduction. (2) The 2% Circuit
Breaker Cap on residential property taxes passed by the General Assembly in 2006
has been watered down to the point where it is almost eliminated. (3) The new
local option income tax for property tax relief will be offset by future
property tax increases unless the new local option income tax to replace
property tax increases is implemented. (4) Using the new local option income tax
to replace property tax increases means that income tax increases on Hoosier
working families would lower the proportionate tax burden of businesses and
utilities by freezing business and utility property taxes without a
corresponding increase in other business and utility taxes. (5) A new local
option income tax has been authorized for public safety.
Voted YES on House
Bill 1835,which is Taxpayer Friendly because it uses slot machine licensing
fees and wagering taxes to establish the Property Tax Reduction Trust Fund,
which is to be used for property tax relief in any manner prescribed by the
General Assembly.
Voted YES on Senate
Bill 401, which is Taxpayer UNfriendly because state legislators voted
themselves a perpetual pay increase that is 20% more than the typical Hoosier
working family earns during an entire year. SB 401 also eliminated taxpayer-paid
lifetime health insurance and the $4 taxpayer match for each $1 of legislator
pension contribution, but General Assembly members should not have received an
excessive salary increase in return for eliminating extravagant perks they
should not have in the first place.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questionnaire - November
7, 2006, General Election
1. BACKGROUND:
Effective December 1, 2002, the Indiana sales tax increased from 5% to 6%
with a promise that the proceeds would be used to decrease homeowner
homeowner property taxes by 16.3%. As summarized at http://finplaneducation.net/betrayal_incompetence.htm,
Indiana General Assemblies and Governors have turned the promised 16.3%
decrease into a Pay 2007 property tax increase of 20.3% for the average
Hoosier homeowner. Local governments are now pushing for more flexibility
to levy income, sales, and other taxes under the guise of property tax
relief. QUESTION: Should local Indiana governments be allowed to impose
additional income, sales, and other taxes? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
2. BACKGROUND: The state's budget
the last two fiscal years has been balanced without fund transfers for the
first time since 1998-99 (see http://finplaneducation.net/indiana_cash_flow_data.htm). QUESTION: Should the state's total budget
expenditures be no more than total revenues for the next
biennium? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
3. BACKGROUND: The state's current budget is balanced
with the inclusion of a one-time increase from $35,000 to $45,000 in the state-paid Homestead
Deduction for Pay 2007 property taxes. This
decreases property taxes for the average homeowner by 6%. QUESTION: Should
the $45,000 Homestead Deduction be continued beyond
2007? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
4.
BACKGROUND:
Mandatory full-day kindergarten for all of Indiana's 75,000 kindergartners
could cost up to $150 million. QUESTIONS: Should the state pay for full-day
kindergarten? If YES, where should the state get the funds needed for full-day kindergarten?
HAS NOT RESPONDED.
5. BACKGROUND:
The $3.7 billion proceeds from leasing the Indiana Toll Road ("Major
Moves") will be used to establish a Bond Retirement Account to pay
off bonds selected by the Indiana Finance Authority, an Administration
Account, an Eligible Project Account for highway improvements throughout
Indiana, and a $500 million Next Generation Trust Fund to
be used exclusively for the provision of highways, roads, and bridges.
QUESTION: Do you anticipate the need for any state gas tax increases the
next ten years? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
6. BACKGROUND: "Major Moves" projects
include $694 million for a new terrain I-69 extension from Indianapolis to
Evansville as well as a $500 million Next Generation Trust Fund. QUESTION:
Should the "Major Moves" expenditures be combined with the
Next Generation Trust Fund proceeds to build a new terrain I-69
extension without state tax increases? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
7. BACKGROUND: The
2006 "Major Moves" legislation authorizes a toll road for an
I-69 extension between Martinsville and Evansville. QUESTION: Do you favor
legislation that removes the toll road authorization for an I-69
extension? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
8. QUESTION:
Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy? Do you
have an E-mail address? Do you have a website? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
2006 General Assembly Voting Record
Voted NO
on "Major
Moves" House
Bill 1008, which authorizes the Indiana Department of Transportation to
enter into public-private agreements with private entities (operators)
concerning tollway projects for I-69 between Martinsville and Evansville. HB
1008 also authorizes the Indiana Finance Authority to enter into public-private
agreements with operators for the Indiana Toll Road.
Voted YES on House
Bill 1001, a residential property tax reduction bill that increases the
homestead credit for one year in 2006 to 28% and the homestead standard
deduction for one year in 2007 to $45,000. Beginning in 2007 for Lake County and
2008 for all other counties, HB 1001 also establishes a cap on residential
property taxes equal to 2% of the assessed value of the residential property.
2005 General Assembly Voting Record
Voted NO
on House
Bill 1001, the budget bill that included seven significant homeowner
property tax increases.
Voted YES on House
Bill 1120, which contained thirteen negative tax impacts including a
regional Food and Beverage Tax to finance a new Colts stadium.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questionnaire - November
2, 2004, General Election
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget. DID NOT RESPOND.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 77:
Alan Leibundguth (Uncertain)
5206 Lincoln Ave.
Evansville, IN 47715
Phone: (812) 473-1972
E-mail: friends.of.guth@gmail.com
Website:
www.AlanLeibundguth.com
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: (a) Budget needs to be
balanced without tax increases. (b)
Any surplus funds should be used to retire debt and unfunded liabilities before
investing in any new programs. (c)
I like the idea of an ‘Emergency Fund’ but do not know how long it will take
to get there.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: I believe
that gas tax dollars should be used for road projects and not mixed with the
General Funds account. I do not think there is enough public support to raise
taxes, even just a slight bit on gas taxes with current recessionary conditions.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: Kept as it is.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: I cannot make
a valid decision without more background information. I think leaving the
programs as they are would be my best answer.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: I agree with your move to push the issue of
township governments forward for discussion, but I think the issue is too
complicated to try and solve by a one-size-fits-all approach. Each county needs
to work with their townships to arrive at workable solutions – county by
county basis. State Government might try and guide or motivate counties to
explore alternatives but should not pass laws to make counties conform to a
state standard.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: I do not presently have a
position on redevelopment commissions and am open to learning more.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: I do not have a political background
(non-insider) and recognize that my background experiences are sufficient to
allow me to work for the people of Indiana on matters that might help the State.
I have managerial experience and hold a Masters Degree in Business. I favor
small government and will work to let counties solve problems before committing
to involve the state. I am committed to balanced budgets and cutting waste and
redundant government functions.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Gail Riecken (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 78:
Suzanne Crouch (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 79:
Matthew S. Lehman (Taxpayer Friendly)
Mike Snyder (Uncertain)
520 Limberlost Trail
Decatur, IN 46733
Phone: (260) 413-8632
E-mail: snyderforhouse@gmail.com
Website:
http://snyderforhouse.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 80:
Phil GiaQuinta (Uncertain)
State Representative District 81:
Alexander "Alex" Avery (Uncertain)
530 Prospect Ave.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Phone: (260) 409-0646
E-mail: campaign@jalchavware.com
Website:
http://electalex2012.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Martin Carbaugh (Uncertain)
7928 Claridge Place
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Phone: (260) 225-3430
E-mail: martin@votecarbaugh.com
Website:
http://www.votecarbaugh.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I am committed to the
Taxpayer’s Protection Pledge, a balanced-State budget, and preserving the
‘Rainy Day’ fund.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): Encourage
job creation by eliminating government regulations and excessive taxes that
hinder smaller businesses from expanding. Renew emphasis on skilled trades and
preparing workers to fill demands of growing job sectors.
Winfield C. Moses, Jr. (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 82:
David L. Ober (Uncertain)
1886 E. 500 N.
Albion, IN 46701
Phone: (260) 636-3518
E-mail: dober@davidober.us
Website:
http://www.davidober.us/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I pledge to the
taxpayers of the 82nd district of the state of Indiana and all the people of
this state that I will oppose and vote against any and all efforts to increase
taxes. I am a fiscal conservative who places a high
premium on balanced budgets and low taxes.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I support
commonsense economic policies, such as; lowering the corporate tax rate,
removing burdensome regulations, infrastructure development and providing a
top-tier education. If elected I will vote for right to work legislation. I
support charter schools and voucher programs as options for parents and
students.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Mike Wilber (Uncertain)
9377 E 400 S
Laotto, IN 46763
Phone: (260) 897-4407
E-mail: mike@votewilber.com
Website:
http://www.votewilber.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): More tax dollars could
be focused on pre-school and all-day kindergarten.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (fromcampaign website): Indiana
waterways need to be protected. EPA regulations should not be relaxed to create
a few jobs.
State Representative District 83:
John A. Good (Uncertain)
4913 Oak Mast Trail
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Phone: (260) 418-3660
E-mail:
Website:
http://www.goodforindiana.org/#Homepage
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Kathy Heuer (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 84:
James A. Hanson (Uncertain)
6504 Underwood Cove
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Phone: (260) 417-9593
E-mail: jim.hanson1972@gmail.com
Website:
http://hansonforhousedistrict84.blogspot.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I propose
that education should be a path decided upon by families rather than
legislatures. I would provide vouchers for each school-aged child in the state
that each family can use to obtain the education for that child that the family
deems best. I would replace the high school diploma with a certificate of
achievement awarded to all students who score above a minimum threshold on a
standardized test (not unlike the GED system). I would lower compulsory
attendance to age 16, and make it easier for young people aged 16-18 to work in
the real world workplace as part of their education rather than prohibiting it
as contrary to their education.
Lee Jordan (Uncertain)
3925 Ironwood Ct.
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Phone: (260) 486-1273
E-mail: jordanleebev@aol.com; Jordanforstaterep84@gmail.com
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Bob Morris (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 85:
Phyllis J. Pond (Taxpayer Friendly)
Audrey Queckboerner (Uncertain)
10426 Walnut St.
Leo, IN 46765
Phone: (260) 627-8822
E-mail: info@vote4aq.com
Website:
http://www.vote4aq.com/index.html
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): At the state level we
need to make tough choices that hold down costs. We need elected officials who
can just say no instead of asking for handouts from the national government that
come with strings attached. We need to have the discipline to live within our
means just as you and your family have to do all the time. Lowering taxes on
business and industry, we can provide the climate that fosters growth and
creates sustainable jobs, not just government-funded ones that go away when the
money runs out.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): The government
which governs best is that which is closest to the people. We need to keep
important decisions in the hands of county and city/town councils and local
school boards whenever possible.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): We need
jobs, but the best way to create real jobs is by promoting our free-market
economy. We are trading away our freedom on how to manage our own schools for a
set of federal standards that will be defined by those in Washington, not those
closest to the students like the parents and the teachers. Local communities
made up of school boards and parents should be making more decisions when it
comes to the educational needs of their students/children, not the federal
government and as little of the state government as possible. Only 0.5% instead
of 2.0% of the Secretary of State’s race should be enough for third parties to
get on and stay on the ballot giving voters more choices at election time. It is
vital to Hoosiers that we work to shift the responsibility for our social and
economic well-being from the Federal government to state and local governments
where Indiana values and beliefs are protected under the 9th and 10th Amendments
in the Bill of Rights.
Evan Smith (Uncertain)
4507 North Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Phone: (260) 246-2755
E-mail: EvanSmith2012@yahoo.com
Website:
http://twitter.com/EvanSmith2010
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD: See my solutions to improve
educational efficiency, support students and schools at http://www.allencountydemocrats.org/newsview/10-10-15/Evan_Smith_Offers_Education_Solutions.aspx.
State Representative District 86:
Luke Bosso (Uncertain)
1110 Reserve Way
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Phone: (317) 730-7552
E-mail: Luke@teambosso.com; lbosso56@live.com
Website:
http://www.teambosso.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): We can no longer just
pump money into a K-12 education system that has serious flaws. I will never
vote to raise taxes. I will continue to work to find more ways to stop
overspending and have the state continue in fiscal success.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): The
government must create an environment where businesses thrive. The government
must look at reducing taxes and regulatory burdens on our business community.
Edward O. DeLaney (Uncertain)
State Representative District 87:
Christina Hale (Uncertain)
5718 Toad Hollow Lane
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Phone: (317) 636-0518
E-mail: Christina@SayHaleYes.com;
chale1722@gmail.com
Website:
http://sayhaleyes.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): while Indiana has begun
to make full-day kindergarten more widely available, we must continue to push
for fully funded, full-day education for students by age five. Most other states
provide books as an essential component of free public education - Indiana needs
to step up and do the same.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): A
strong workforce requires strong infrastructure. Central Indiana is a vital
economic hub, and shares its benefits with the entire state. To ensure that
Indiana does not get left behind, we need to reinvest in our infrastructure,
particularly here in central Indiana. Getting people to work efficiently and
affordably will only become more important. Our voting citizens deserve the
opportunity to consider investing in mass transit. Transportation means more
than improving highways and filling potholes. Our airport has tremendous
potential for our economy, as does a higher speed, efficient rail line between
Indianapolis and Chicago.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): We must
support our schools, our workforce, and our business community to create a
thriving economic climate that attracts and retains good jobs and continued
investment in our state. I agree with our civic leaders, university presidents,
and our business community that we must emphasize the importance that scientific
research plays in our local and state economy. we need to support our workforce
with training opportunities in order to nimbly evolve to suit changing business
needs.
Cindy Noe (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 88:
Brian C. Bosma (Taxpayer Friendly)
Brandon A. Perry (Uncertain)
PO Box 36352
Indianapolis, IN 46236
Phone: (317) 318-3884
E-mail: brandonperry2004@yahoo.com
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 89:
Cindy Kirchhofer (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 90:
Mike Speedy (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Representative District 91:
Robert W. Behning (Taxpayer Friendly)
Michael J. Blinn (Uncertain)
541 Hanley St.
Plainfield, IN 46168
Phone: (812) 391-0596
E-mail: blinnforstatehouse@gmail.com
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 92:
Karlee D. Macer (Uncertain)
8832 Mario Creek Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46234
Phone: (317) 291-8859
E-mail: karlee.m@sbcglobal.net
Website:
http://karleemacer.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website):
As your next State Representative for the 92nd District, I will
support a referendum allowing you and your neighbors in Wayne to vote on
expanding mass transit options, including bus routes and building train lines in
Marion County.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I support fully
funding all-day kindergarten. I will work with educators and parents to increase
opportunities for community involvement in our schools. As your State
Representative I will vote against any attempted takeover of our schools in
Wayne Township. The best way to attract real middle-class jobs into our district
is to improve our schools by strengthening Indiana’s system of universal
public education. Strong public schools attract employers with the promise of a
capable work force. I will support policies and legislation that benefit working
families and small businesses, which includes repealing anti-worker legislation
passed earlier this year by the legislature.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Tim Motsinger (Uncertain)
6205 Hickorywood Drive
Speedway, IN 46224
Phone: (317) 299-8442
E-mail: eafrazier@comcast.net; bryce@indyrepublicans.com
Website:
http://timmotsinger92.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 93:
David N. Frizzell (Taxpayer Friendly)
Ryan Guillory (Taxpayer UNfriendly)
611 Buffalo Run Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Phone: (317) 504-9852
E-mail: RyanForDistrict93@gmail.com
Website:
http://ryanguillory.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): We are sitting on a $2
billion surplus, with both gubernatorial candidates vowing to cut revenues. Now
is the time to invest in early childhood education.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from
campaign website): There are consequences from the
short-sighted property tax cap amendment, which actually raised many people’s
property taxes and placed much of the burden on property with fairly illiquid
value, such as agricultural land.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 94:
Ronald W. Haldeman (Uncertain)
5354 W 62nd St #150, B
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: (317) 293-1610
E-mail:
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Cherrish S. Pryor (Uncertain)
State Representative District 95:
John L. Bartlett (Taxpayer UNfriendly)
State Representative District 96:
Wesley Bishop (Uncertain)
1308 N. Central Ave., Apt. #103
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: (502) 649-2321
E-mail: HoosiersforWes@gmail.com
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Gregory W. Porter (POLITICAL HOG)
Karl Scharnberg (Uncertain)
4230 N. Park Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Phone: (317) 432-6433
E-mail: Karl@Karl4Indiana.com; karl@scharnberg.com
Website:
http://www.karl4indiana.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website):
Good public transportation is a vital component of a strong and vibrant economy
in Indianapolis, affording workers easy access to employers and employers easy
access to a talented pool of employees. The public busing system must be
improved to provide more east-west routes, shorter waits on major routes, and
faster commute times. We should shift our resources from large buses to smaller,
more numerous buses, whose purpose is to feed the heavy use corridors where the
larger buses would be more numerous.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): The decision
making functions and power over the purse string currently enjoyed by
bureaucrats in IPS’s central office should be given to the principals in each
school. It should be they who determine which teachers to hire and fire and the
overall educational philosophies in each school. Furthermore, parents should
have the opportunity to determine which school their child attends and the
funding that the state provides on a per pupil basis should follow the student
to whatever school they attend. We should look for opportunities to improve our
neighborhoods by creating area redevelopment zones like the one that was so
successful in the Mapleton-Fall Creek neighborhood. We should also look for ways
to discourage cultural trends that tend to lead to poverty, which in turn leads
to increased crime.
State Representative District 97:
AJ Feeney-Ruiz (Uncertain)
315 N. Senate Ave., Apt. B
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 730-4778
E-mail: aj@aj4indy.com
Website:
http://www.aj4indy.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Justin Moed (Uncertain)
2623 Allen Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Phone: (317) 997-4914
E-mail: justin@justinmoed.com
Website:
http://www.justinmoed.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 98:
Robin Shackleford (Uncertain)
10113 King Arthur Court, Apt. F
Indianapolis, IN 46229
Phone:
(317) 201-3403
E-mail:
rshackleford1@att.net
Website:
http://shacklefordforhouse.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I will work to fully
fund all-day kindergarten programs for every Hoosier student, increase funding
for early education and pre-school programs, limit class size so that students
can focus on learning and teachers can focus on teaching, and establish a
“Teach for Indiana” scholarship program to keep our brightest graduates at
home. I will work to preserve bargaining rights for Hoosier workers, secure a
sales tax holiday to help consumers and stimulate the economy, establish an
Indiana child care tax credit, reduce child protection case ratios and make the
system more transparent, and provide better resources for child abuse victims.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (fom campaign website): I
will support common-sense plans to improve our public transportation system,
find ways that we can update our aging infrastructure and make our streets safer
through innovative public safety programs.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): My plan to
rebuild our economy will offer tax credits to businesses that hire unemployed
workers, expand access to low-interest loans for small businesses, grant price
preferences and other incentives for Hoosier businesses, provide targeted
assistance for working, middle-class families, keep Hoosiers on the job through
the Indiana Work Share Program, ensure our workers have world-class training
opportunities, and hold accountable those companies that receive tax dollars but
do not create promised jobs. I will work to overturn the radical changes to our
public school system that are having devastating effects in Marion County.
Funding has been reduced, programs have been cut and teachers eliminated as the
majority party in the legislature has implemented untested and unproven changes.
I will focus on our state’s literacy rate to make sure everyone has a chance
to obtain a good job and improve his or her quality of life. I will partner with
neighborhood resource centers to increase volunteer participation in this effort
and help groups pursue national and state reading grants. My plan to improve
government includes transparent reporting of economic development deals that use
our tax dollars, creating an Office of Consumer Protection to protect taxpayers,
and examining state business practice that involve out-of-state and
out-of-country companies.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 2, 2010,
General Election
1. QUESTION: Do you
support or oppose the November 2, 2010, Constitutional Amendment to (a) make the
1% - 2% - 3% property tax caps permanent and (b) protect homestead property tax
deductions from legal challenge? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: How should the 2012-2013 state budget be balanced?
Please address such issues as Medicaid spending, K-12 education, the possibility
of a statewide income tax increase, and whether reserve funds should be
replenished.
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (From Website): My plan for creating
and keeping stable, good-paying jobs will offer tax credits to businesses that
hire unemployed workers, help small businesses expand with incentives and other
assistance, invest in emerging industries that will provide the jobs of
tomorrow, ensure our workers have world-class training opportunities, recruit
companies that are a good fit for Hoosier workers and communities, explore
“green” jobs (such as wind, solar and biomass opportunities), hold companies
accountable that receive tax dollars but do not create promised jobs. I will
find ways to help our schools have adequate funding and resources to keep our
students in a positive learning environment and teachers in the classroom. I
will fight for more funding for full-day kindergarten to give our children a
jumpstart that has proven to be beneficial later in life and study ways to
offset the costs of textbook that continue to increase at an alarming rate. I
support limiting potential increases in college costs and will explore
innovative ways to offer additional assistance and scholarships to students. I
will also focus on our state’s literacy rate to make sure everyone has a
chance to obtain a good job and improve his or her quality of life. I will never
vote for a budget that hurts our children, and I oppose the huge state funding
cuts that are resulting in teacher layoffs, larger class sizes, and reductions
in programs. We should pursue measures that will make
property taxes fair, predictable and timely. I am also committed to working out
the inequities and uncertainty that has resulted from the recent property tax
reform measures adopted at the Statehouse. I support increased transparency that
would result in a greater accountability from state government. I support
common-sense reforms to streamline government and potentially save taxpayers
millions of dollars, but I also know that a one-size-fits-all approach is often
not the best for each local community. I will take steps to address
infrastructure that is aging and deteriorating in some areas as well as new
construction that needs to occur in the growing northern areas of our district.
We also must find ways to reduce congestion on our roadways with common-sense
mass transportation plans to take into account the needs and wishes of all
people across central Indiana, not just those in certain areas.
3. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain
both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead Supplemental Deduction
without ANY change to help homeowners control their property tax burden? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
4.
QUESTION: Do you support changing the Indiana Code so approval of the General
Assembly is required before I-69 becomes a toll road between
I-64 and Martinsville?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION:
Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 4, 2010,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Do you
support or oppose the Constitutional Amendment on the November 2, 2010,
statewide ballot? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: How should the 2012-2013 state budget be balanced?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain
both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead Supplemental Deduction
without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4.
QUESTION: Do you support changing the Indiana Code so approval of the General
Assembly is required before I-69 becomes a toll road between
I-64 and Martinsville? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION:
Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
State Representative District 99:
David T. Blank (Uncertain)
PO Box 88455
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Phone: (317) 370-9229
E-mail: blankdocs@comcast.net
Website: http://www.voteblank.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): We must continue to
invest in research and new technologies to ensure our long-term security and
prosperity.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): State
government must help local manufacturers compete and succeed on a global scale.
Indiana is emerging as a leader in "green" products and jobs, and we
will continue to create an environment to attract these jobs for the 21st
century. We must make sure that our workforce is well-trained and ready for
these jobs. Expanding choices and options will allow parents, working with
teachers and administrators, to ensure the best education for our children.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 2, 2010,
General Election
1. QUESTION: Do you
support or oppose the November 2, 2010, Constitutional Amendment to (a) make the
1% - 2% - 3% property tax caps permanent and (b) protect homestead property tax
deductions from legal challenge? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: How should the 2012-2013 state budget be balanced?
Please address such issues as Medicaid spending, K-12 education, the possibility
of a statewide income tax increase, and whether reserve funds should be
replenished.
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (From Website): We spend almost half of
Indiana’s general fund on K-12 education, yet only 60 cents of every
educational dollar is spent in the classroom. We need to streamline redundant
administration and hold educational systems accountable. RECORD (From
IndyStar.com 2010 Voter Guide): Lower taxes and streamline red tape for new
business start-ups, and make it easier for existing businesses to expand and
prosper. But we also must find all other options that are being used
successfully in other states to develop a program here in Indiana that suits our
children's needs best. Each district should have options available so they can
create a local system that works best for the students in their schools. We also
must hold teachers and administrators accountable for failing systems.
3. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain
both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead Supplemental Deduction
without ANY change to help homeowners control their property tax burden? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
4.
QUESTION: Do you support changing the Indiana Code so approval of the General
Assembly is required before I-69 becomes a toll road between
I-64 and Martinsville?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION:
Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (From Website): As a husband, a father, a doctor, and a
small business owner, I have what it takes to bring jobs to our community, to
make government more efficient, and to champion the highest quality education
for our kids.
Vanessa J. Summers (POLITICAL HOG)
State Representative District 100:
Dan Forestal (Uncertain)
1101 N. Layman Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46219
Phone: (317) 345-7148
E-mail: danforestal1983@yahoo.com;
danforestal2012@yahoo.com
Website:
http://danforestal.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Scott Keller (Uncertain)
1523 Southeastern Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46201
Phone: (317) 637-1829
E-mail: keller@indy.net
Website:
http://kellerforhouse.com/index.html
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I believe state
government should continually seek out ways to improve services and adopt the
methods that are working in private enterprise. Simply cutting budgets is not
the answer. We must improve efficiency. One such way is to streamline how
government operates. By using best management practices developed in the private
sector, Indiana may continue to realize budget savings without cutting services.
Programs such as Lean Six Sigma have been utilized for years by many
top companies in the United States, and now are even being implemented by
federal agencies, the United States Navy, and by numerous state governments. By
identifying more efficient ways to operate, these groups have achieved real
results as they adapt to tight budget realities. I will work to continue
Indiana's record of sound fiscal management, true
balanced budgets, and continually seek ways to adapt government to
ever-changing economic needs. Many families want pre-kindergarten; I support
moving ahead on this. I am ready to enthusiastically partner with SustainIndy to
continue to make our community a leader in green initiatives and be an advocate
for sustainability in state government. Abandoned housing continues to be a
plague in urban neighborhoods. We need a system that incentivizes upkeep when
banks don't take ownership of a foreclosed property in due course such as
providing a tax incentive for lending institutions to maintain the property.
Additionally, not-for-profits, including land banks, that qualify should be
given preferential treatment in property tax sales. And, above all, landlord
accountability needs to be a key part of any solution.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website):
That's why I support IndyConnect, creating better access to jobs outside the
District through an increased and efficient bus system. When on the City-County
Council, I voted to create the Rapid Transit Authority, and I'll vote for the
Mass Transit Bill when elected.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I support
common sense, market-driven solutions that benefit Eastside families. Expanding
tax credits for businesses that hire unemployed workers, putting an emphasis on
livability in the metro-Indy community, and in-house training for good-paying
jobs that are not filled by House District 100 men and women, like tool-and-die
workers, truck drivers, welders, robot technicians, and other skilled trades are
solutions to ensure our neighbors are put back to work. I fully support charter
schools and education reform. Organizations like The Mind Trust are working to
find creative ways to reform public education, and I support their work.
James M. Nease (Taxpayer UNfriendly)
5307 E. 10th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46219
Phone: (317) 937-5306
E-mail: toubikoomi@gmail.com; neasej@uindy.edu
Website:
http://www.jamesnease.webs.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: I plan to cut millions out of the budget by removing items that should
not belong there, including gambling subsidies, plate subsidies, and the large
amount we spend on law enforcement and incarceration of those charged with
"victimless crimes." RECORD (from campaign website): Establishing a
Sovereign Wealth Fund (a state-owned investment fund composed of financial
assets such as stocks, bonds, property, precious metals or other financial
instruments) requires a constitutional amendment to the State constitution
authorizing the State to buy and sell assets both foreign and domestic; the
funds main purpose is to propose an alternative form of revenue generation
outside tax collection, the State would set up an agency designated by the
General Assembly under control of the Governor whom will select a General
Treasurer and Council to manage the day-to-day operations of the SWF, retained
by the General Assembly. Uniformization of the student body is in order to
create an atmosphere of cohesion and limit distractions which are detrimental to
the learning process; in addition Indiana’s education system needs an
extension to the school year and a re-prioritization of goals set by school
administrators and educators. To facilitate this, there needs to be major
technological upgrades including supplementing tablet PC’s in every classroom
for educational purposes, extension of the school day to 5:30 PM and mandatory
library time for at least 3-days per week from 7:00-10:00 PM where instructors
are available to assist; classes themselves need to be tailored to college level
courses and provide two-tests per year that allow students to obtain college
credit; passing these tests would allow students to "pass" a course as
opposed to the current grading schema of letter grades. To propose a land tax
allows citizens to maintain their income through their means of production and
creates a basic level of taxation based on a finite resource; 3.5% levied per
acre of land would be a reasonable tax that increases per acreage as finite
resources are removed temporarily from the market by individuals, in a sense the
more land that is owned by an individual, business entity, or otherwise the more
tax they would pay. The Indiana Social Services Department would need to pool
its resources and consolidate them into a standardized program dedicated to
actual rehabilitation instead of alleviation. The program would provide a
"food bank" that includes basic amenities for living, this bank would
not accept cash, credit nor debit but vouchers from the SSD, the SSD would be
required to produce an I.D/Voucher card for each applicant approved; this card
when swiped into the banks computer would provide a photo, address information,
and contact info for the user of the bank; "credits" will be placed on
the voucher for services rendered by the SSD as the applicant meets certain
criteria (I.E working at a state-approved non-profit for at least 30 hours a
week) the State received labor for projects in exchange for vouchers which are
paid for by the project the applicants are designated to.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: I don't even support a gas tax, so by de facto I
do not support the MVHA so everything should be done from the General Fund and
dispersed to agencies most likely municipalities and counties. RECORD (from
campaign website): One thing we should strive for is an energy independent
Indiana, to do so we must harness renewable energy sources that are independent
from market forces; as such Indiana needs heavy infrastructure investments into
solar energy, turbine energy, and geothermal energy, the cost of building solar
power to power our grid would pay its initial investment off within years due to
the lack of waste disposal, repair, and supply and demand forces that effect
most crude sources of energy (coal, oil, gas) the money saved can be passed off
to the tax payer or redirected to other issues we need to correct including a
failing mass-transit system, broken bridges, and polluted water reserves.
3. QUESTION: Should the Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make
refunds more likely, (b) kept as it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: Improved.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: No, I don't
support property taxes so the deduction wouldn't matter to me; I plan to replace
this with Land-Value taxation to reduce the overall burden on property owners.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
I would greatly prefer local Government to have total control over what happens
with decisions in their community, we should not have the State nor Federal
Government dictating what Irvington should do with Fire Departments or zoning.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: Do not have a solid position on this.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): Indiana should
establish its own labor agency through the Department of Workforce Development
that is independent of the AFL-CIO and immune to Federal law regarding labor
issues; this agency should be designed as such to allow ONE solitary union in
the same effect as the IWW that incorporates all wage earners into one communal
system that sets its own standards of wage, pension, and exploitation standards.
Corporate law would also need to be redefined to work on an individual and
collective stock system as opposed to "common" stock as currently
honored through the markets; workers that add into the capital and production of
a company should be rewarded with democratic representation through elected
worker councils in each individual company. Company assets, profits, dividends
would be accessible through the democratic councils in percentage based
allowances to spend on improvements and growth within the workforce of a
company; essentially this would be an S-corporation redefined to work with ESOP
plans and mutualist theory.
State Senate District 2:
Lonnie M. Randolph (Taxpayer UNfriendly)
State Senate District 3:
Earline S. Rogers (POLITICAL HOG)
State Senate District 5:
Ed Charbonneau (Taxpayer Friendly)
Debora "Deb" Porter (Uncertain)
3602 Candlewood Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46385
Phone: (219) 309-8794
E-mail: electdebporter@gmail.com
Website:
http://www.porter4senate.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): Among my top priorities
in the upcoming budget year will be restoring the deep cuts made to education as
a result of the state’s 2011 budget that included a permanent base reduction
of $300 million for K-12 education and also slashed public university funding by
$14.8 million. Full day kindergarten attendance should be made mandatory and
fully funded at the same rate other students are funded. My platform includes
reevaluating Right to Work to ensure that future legislation protects working
Hoosiers and living wage jobs, continuing to offer incentives to companies who
want to relocate or build in Indiana, and requiring employers to give Just Cause
before dismissing employees. I would launch a full scale investigation on the
state wide Child Abuse Hotline and the children it protects. and maintain full
participation in federal health programs such as Medicaid and Medicare.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make
refunds more likely, (b) kept as it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Senate District 7:
Brandt Hershman (Taxpayer Friendly)
Brad Thompson (Taxpayer
Friendly)
7395 W. Stoney Dr.
Delphi, IN 46923
Phone: (765) 413-8990
E-mail: teamsterleader@yahoo.com
Website:
http://bradthompsonforstatesenate.blogspot.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: Current year revenues should exceed current year appropriations.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: Yes.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: The Automatic Taxpayer Refund law should be
improved to make refunds more likely.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: Yes.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: Support public question on ballot . One of the problems with
township government is tax and hoard mentality. Local control of monies is
desirable with money going for what its intended for.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: Support much improved oversight over
redevelopment commissions by everyday Hoosiers through the public meeting and
public records laws.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: When elected I will work with groups like Watchdog Indiana to
decrease the tax burden on Hoosiers and get the most out of tax dollars for
Hoosiers. Please see http://bradthompsonforstatesenate.blogspot.com/2012/04/brandt-hershman-politics-that-hurt.html.
State Senate District 8:
Jim Arnold (Taxpayer UNfriendly)
Eric Harris (Taxpayer Friendly)
4441 Laurel Creek Dr.
South Bend, IN 46628
Phone: (574) 286-2243
E-mail: media@ericharris2012.com
Website:
http://ericharris2012.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD( from campaign website): A balance budget is the
only part of the solution to transform to increase in revenues. State budget
should be balanced; increasing taxes is not an option.
I will not vote for new or increased taxes.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from
campaign website): We must pledge to maintain both the
Homestead Supplemental and Homestead Standard property tax deductions.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Senate District 9:
Ryan D. Mishler (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Senate District 10:
John E. Broden (POLITICAL HOG)
Glenn L. Terry (Uncertain)
2614 Macarthur Ave.
South Bend, IN 46615
Phone: (574) 232-5754
E-mail: terrygl@sbcglobal.net
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Senate District 12:
Jim Ball (Uncertain)
57131 Westlake Dr.
Middlebury, IN 46540
Phone: (574) 361-6156
E-mail: hoosiers4jimball@gmail.com
Website:
http://hoosiers4jimball.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): We need to restore the
$300 million cut from the public education budget and make early childhood
education accessible to all Hoosier children. We must help small business owners
invest in the equipment they need to expand their businesses by making the
enhanced expensing deductions permanent.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I will work
to restore workers’ rights and prevailing wage protections. I will oppose the
outsourcing of critical government services for profit. As Hoosiers, we can do a
better job of helping those who want to work by minimizing barriers to
employment: skilled job training, expanded public transportation, and quality,
accessible and affordable childcare. We must promote training for hard working
Hoosiers with technical and post-secondary education and retraining for new
opportunities.
Carlin Yoder (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Senate District 13:
C. Susan Glick (Uncertain)
State Senate District 16:
Charles T. (Tom) Keen (Uncertain)
PO Box 206
Arcola, IN 46704-206
Phone: (260) 267-5336
E-mail: Tom.Keen@comcast.net
Website:
http://www.keenforinstatesenate.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): For years,
the standard operating procedure for wooing businesses has been to provide
millions of dollars in taxpayer-funded incentives with no constraints. Tax
breaks without accountability have to end. Businesses need to be held to their
end of the deal when it comes to providing high-paying jobs. Implementing
regular and thorough fiscal audits will also ensure that our government can be
trusted to properly handle taxpayer money. We need to restore the public’s
trust in the state’s ability to accurately keep its books. Hoosier businesses
need to work together with the Department of Environmental Management to create
real world regulations that protect our most precious resources, and keep all
Hoosiers safe and healthy. By investing in domestic energy sources like natural
gas we can curb our dependence on foreign energy and encourage the production of
clean, green energy right here in Indiana.
David C. Long (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Senate District 18:
Randall Head (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Senate District 20:
Luke Kenley (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Senate District 24:
Charles Albert Bender (Uncertain)
2069 Riverstone Ct.
Avon, IN 46123
Phone: (317) 268-3064
E-mail: cabender42@gmail.com
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from https://hendrickscodems.org/CANDIDATES___OFFICES.php):
I will work to ensure financial management and budget transparency in a
government that misplaced over $500 million while cutting Indiana’s education
budget and enabling tax rebates and vouchers for parents who send their children
to mostly religious schools.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Pete Miller (Uncertain)
State Senate District 28:
Michael L. Adkins (Uncertain)
1198 N 200 W
Greenfield, IN 46140
Phone: (317) 462-4095
E-mail: Adkinsmchl69@aol.com
Website:
http://www.adkinsforcommonsensegovernment.org/index.html
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I support small
business tax credits and low-interest start up loans. I will work for incentives
to bring manufacturers back to our abandoned factories.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Michael R. (Mike) Crider (Taxpayer
Friendly)
716 N 800 E
Greenfield, IN 46140
Phone: (317) 462-1037
E-mail: mcrider700@yahoo.com
Website: http://mikecrider.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: My intent is to support a truly balanced budget
with no delayed payments or fund transfers while maintaining a reasonable
"rainy day" fund balance. If we keep spending within the
range of current year revenue streams and keep an eye on the overall economy
that should be possible. I do not like the idea of budgeting based on projected
growth as that growth may not be realized.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: Maintaining our infrastructure is vital and should
be a priority. As such we should only use the Motor
Vehicle Highway Account for the purposes for which it was created. All
non-transportation needs should be properly budgeted out of accounts created for
meeting those needs whether that is the general fund or some other
budgeting area.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: Having not been involved in the budgeting
discussions this is an area I am unsure about. I do like the idea of returning
tax collections not needed for meeting current needs to the taxpayer. I think it
is wise to maintain a reasonable "rainy day fund" based on the overall
economic situation so the excess reserves threshold may need to be adjusted from
time to time.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: Yes.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: I believe it is a decision best made at the local level by
referendum. There is no one size fits all solution so the areas that make sense
for reform are best decided by the locals. The public should expect that
government will continually search for ways to be more efficient while
conducting the peoples business.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: I believe that any fiscal unit of government
should have proper oversight. All business should be conducted in open forums
and there should be regular reporting and auditing of the business conducted.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: I am endorsed by a large number of groups and elected
officials. More information is available on the website.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: Yes.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: Yes, in every
case possible I would like to see taxes spent for the purpose for which they
were collected.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: Maintained. There could be a possibility to improve it but
that is dependant on the budget situation at the time we next create a budget.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: Yes.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
I agree it should be placed on a referendum so that individual communities can
decide what works best for their situation. I don't believe there is a one size
fits all solution but feel there is much room for more efficiency and potential
tax savings in areas (a) (c) and (d). My major concern is with (b) as I don't
believe it is wise to completely revamp a fire protection structure that works
very well in most cases. For those rare cases in which that is not the case the
problems should be addressed until they are no longer an issue.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: Funds spent by redevelopment
commissions should be approved through an appropriate fiscal body either city or
county council and those meetings subject to existing public meeting
and records laws. Non-elected boards and commissions should receive this same
level of scrutiny. This level of oversight should provide an appropriate level
of protection for the taxpayers interests.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: I am one of a very few candidates that has actually run a statewide
agency for several years. When I retired my budget was cut by 15 percent and we
could not cut services. We had to adapt and find efficiencies and we did. That
experience convinced me that there has to be room for improvement throughout
state government if we will simply stay the course that Governor Daniels started
us on. The taxpayers deserve no less.
State Senate District 30:
Tim DeLaney (Taxpayer UNfriendly)
3640 Washington Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Phone: (317) 809-0583
E-mail: delaneyforsenate@gmail.com
Website:
http://www.delaneyforindiana.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): Indiana can incubate
emerging industries with tax incentives, infrastructure and by providing a
strong public education system. We can replace red tape with laws designed to
foster economic growth like tax incentives for new hires and a capital access
fund for entrepreneurs. Stronger oversight and mandatory audits will help
stretch every dollar, eliminate government waste and make sure our government is
not wasting our hard-earned money.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website):
To ensure that Indiana does not get left behind, we need to reinvest in our
infrastructure, particularly in central Indiana.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from
campaign website): While property tax caps were desperately needed when property
taxes skyrocketed, the property tax caps should not
have been amended to the state constitution.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (From campaign website): When schools
find what works, we should reward them. Successful schools deserve greater
automony and an opportunity to continue practicing what works. We must not rest
until every child in the state has access to quality, full day education at age
five. In addition, Indiana is only one of ten states without an early childhood
education initiative. We cannot afford to be left behind in the 21st century’s
knowledge-based economy.
F. C. Peterson (Uncertain)
316 W. 52nd St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Phone: (317) 441-1121
E-mail: sailorboycutter@yahoo.com
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Scott Schneider (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Senate District 32:
John F. Barnes (Taxpayer
Friendly)
7902 Willow Wind Circle
Indianapolis, IN 46239
Phone: (317) 375-0120
E-mail: john_barnes57@comcast.net
Website:
http://johnbarnes.us/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I call for the
establishment of a permanent funding source for full day kindergarten and the
creation of an early pre-kindergarten education grant program for middle income
families. I believe that establishing a pre-kindergarten program that provides
funding assistance to families whose earnings put them just outside eligibility
for federal assistance would make sense. We could incentivize innovation in
state and local government through a “gainsharing” program where front-line
employees are teamed in groups of eight to twelve workers to look for ways that
their agency or program can save money and then share in the savings through a
rewards payment. I will work to keep Hoosiers safely enrolled in all federal
healthcare programs by repealing the Health Care Compact legislation, which
would allow Indiana to withdraw from all federal healthcare programs and replace
them with an unknown state-run program.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (frrom campaign website):
The state should make low interest loans to local governments to make money
available for work on sewers, bridges, roads and other important infrastructure.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT
RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2010 General Assembly Voting Record
Voted YES on House
Joint Resolution 1, which gives voters statewide the opportunity to amend
the Indiana Constitution to (1) make the 1% - 2% - 3% property tax caps
permanent and (2) protect homestead property tax deductions from legal
challenge.
Voted YES on House
Bill 1001, which contains 21 Taxpayer Friendly government ethics reform
provisions including a 365-day wait after leaving the General Assembly before a
legislator can become a lobbyist or legislative liaison, the reporting of
certain expenditures by the legislative liaisons of state agencies and state
educational institutions, and a reduction from $100 to $50 in the minimum
reportable amount for the total daily gifts given by a registered lobbyist to a
legislative person.
Voted YES on House
Bill 1086, which contains 7 Taxpayer Friendly provisions including the HJR 1
Constitutional Amendment ballot language.
Voted YES on House
Bill 1367, which contains 5 Taxpayer Friendly K-12 education provisions that
preserve and protect instructional programs.
Voted YES on Senate
Bill 23, which delays the scheduled increase in unemployment insurance
premiums for one year until 2011.
Voted YES on Senate
Bill 396, which mandates an adjusted six-year average that eliminates the
highest value to calculate the base rate for the assessment of agricultural
land.
2009 General Assembly Voting Record
Voted YES
on House Bill 1001 SS, the 2009-2011 special
session budget bill that (1) provides enough resources for good government AND
(2) satisfactorily protects Hoosier working families from state and local tax
increases. A YES vote supports a budget
that is sufficiently Taxpayer Friendly. A NO
vote would have shut down much of state government.
Voted YES as
a member of the House Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform on a bill
that combined the following local government reforms passed by the Senate in SB
348, SB 452, SB 506, and SB 512: (1) develop and approve a Library Services Plan
by a Public Library Service Planning Committee (with an "opt out"
referendum provision) in every county (except Marion County) to help more
effectively use working family dollars currently spent on library services (with
the option to equitably replace public library property taxes with a county
economic development income tax); (2) prohibit employees
of a local government unit from serving as elected officials within the same
local government unit; (3) move the elections of municipal officers to
even-numbered years; (4) move all school board member elections to the November
general election in even-numbered years; (5) establish the use of vote centers
as an option for all counties; (6) require a city clerk-treasurer in a third
class city to attend fiscal officer training provided by the state board of
accounts; (7) allow a single County Chief Executive Officer or County Manager;
(8) allow the County Council or the Board of County Supervisors to exercise both
the fiscal and legislative powers of the county; (9) provide for
voter-initiated referendums on county government reorganization; (10)
repeal the requirement that political subdivisions must approve local government
reorganizations initiated by voters; (11) assign the Advisory Commission on
Intergovernmental Relations four responsibilities to identify and monitor good
local government practices; (12) prohibit County Manager nepotism; (13)
repeal unproductive reporting requirements; (14) continue to elect the County
Assessor; (15) abolish on January 1, 2013, each township board in every county
(other than Marion County) and make the county fiscal body also the fiscal body
and legislative body of each township; (16) require a township when formulating
an annual budget to consider whether the part of the ending balance in each
township fund in excess of 10% of budgeted expenditures should be used instead
of imposing additional property taxes for the ensuing year; (17) prohibit a
relative of a township officer or employee from being employed by the township
in a position that would put the relative in a direct supervisory or subordinate
relationship with the officer or employee; (18) require a township trustee's
annual report to list separately each expenditure to reimburse the trustee for
the trustee's public business use of personal property; (19) require each
township office to include the address, phone number, and regular office hours
(if any) of the township office in at least one local telephone directory; (20)
prohibit a public meeting or a public hearing of a township official or
governing body from being held in a private residence; (21) require the State
Board of Accounts to submit an annual township examination report to the
executive director of the Legislative Services Agency and to county councils.
Voted YES on
Senate Bill 374 to allow Regional Transportation Districts, which are new tax-imposing
levels of Indiana government controlled by boards with unrestricted powers where
most board members have no real connection to the taxpayers' community, to be
established WITHOUT a referendum of affected voters.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 4, 2008, General Election
1. QUESTION: Do you pledge to
vote in 2009 for the exact same version of Senate Joint Resolution 1 that passed
in 2008? DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? Do you have an E-mail address? Do you have a website? DID
NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 6, 2008, Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Do you pledge to
vote for Senate Joint Resolution 1 in 2009? DID NOT
RESPOND. RECORD (www.indystar.com/2008race):
I believe that we must be cautious any time we look to amend Indiana’s
Constitution. We have amended the constitution many times, but rarely have we
repealed an amendment. I look forward to examining the impact that the property
tax caps have, and if elected, evaluating the proposed constitutional amendment
that will come before the next General Assembly.
2. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? Do you have an E-mail address? Do you have a website? DID NOT
RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questionnaire - November 7,
2006, General Election
1. BACKGROUND: Effective December 1, 2002, the Indiana sales tax
increased from 5% to 6% with a promise that the proceeds would be used to
decrease homeowner homeowner property taxes by 16.3%. As summarized at http://finplaneducation.net/betrayal_incompetence.htm,
Indiana General Assemblies and Governors have turned the promised 16.3% decrease
into a Pay 2007 property tax increase of 20.3% for the average Hoosier
homeowner. Local governments are now pushing for more flexibility to levy
income, sales, and other taxes under the guise of property tax relief. QUESTION:
Should local Indiana governments be allowed to impose additional income, sales,
and other taxes? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
2. BACKGROUND: The state's budget the last two fiscal years has been balanced
without fund transfers for the first time since 1998-99 (see http://finplaneducation.net/indiana_cash_flow_data.htm).
QUESTION: Should the state's total budget expenditures be no more than total
revenues for the next biennium? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
3. BACKGROUND: The state's current budget is balanced with the inclusion of a
one-time increase from $35,000 to $45,000 in the state-paid Homestead
Deduction for Pay 2007 property taxes. This decreases property taxes for the
average homeowner by 6%. QUESTION: Should the $45,000 Homestead Deduction be
continued beyond 2007? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
4. BACKGROUND: Mandatory full-day kindergarten for all of
Indiana's 75,000 kindergartners could cost up to $150 million. QUESTIONS: Should
the state pay for full-day kindergarten? If YES, where should the state
get the funds needed for full-day kindergarten? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
5. BACKGROUND: The $3.7 billion proceeds from leasing the Indiana Toll Road
("Major Moves") will be used to establish a Bond Retirement Account to
pay off bonds selected by the Indiana Finance Authority, an Administration
Account, an Eligible Project Account for highway improvements throughout
Indiana, and a $500 million Next Generation Trust Fund to
be used exclusively for the provision of highways, roads, and bridges.
QUESTION: Do you anticipate the need for any state gas tax increases the next
ten years? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
6. BACKGROUND: "Major Moves" projects include $694 million for a new
terrain I-69 extension from Indianapolis to Evansville as well as a $500 million
Next Generation Trust Fund. QUESTION: Should the "Major Moves" expenditures
be combined with the Next Generation Trust Fund proceeds to build a new terrain
I-69 extension without state tax increases? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
7. BACKGROUND: The 2006 "Major Moves" legislation authorizes a
toll road for an I-69 extension between Martinsville and Evansville. QUESTION:
Do you favor legislation that removes the toll road authorization for an I-69
extension? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
8. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
Do you have an E-mail address? Do you have a website? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
Patricia Miller (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Senate District 33:
Gena Martinez (Uncertain)
1320 N. Delaware #401
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: (812) 552-6916
E-mail: lpinhq@lpin.org
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Greg Taylor (Taxpayer UNfriendly)
State Senate District 34:
Jean Breaux (POLITICAL HOG)
Eric "The Nobody" Scott (Uncertain)
821 N. Lasalle St.
Indianapolis, IN 46201
Phone: (317) 748-8371
E-mail:
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Senate District 35:
Mark Waterfill (Uncertain)
6425 E. Co. Rd. 600 S.
Plainfield, IN 46168
Phone: (317) 501-6060
E-mail: mwaterfill@beneschlaw.com
Website:
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
R. Michael Young (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Senate District 36:
Mary Ann Sullivan (Taxpayer Friendly)
Brent Waltz (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Senate District 37:
Rodric D. Bray (Taxpayer
Friendly)
489 N. Jefferson Street
Martinsville, IN 46151
Phone: Home (765-342-2285); Cell (317-372-7186); Office (317-342-6814)
E-mail: rdbray1969@att.net
Website:
http://www.brayforstatesenate.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): State government must
keep Indiana taxes low and keep regulations to a minimum. It is imperative
Indiana government continue to exercise fiscal responsibility and restraint. It
must, above all else, spend within its means.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - May 8, 2012,
Primary Election
1. QUESTION: Should the 2013-2015 state budget be balanced where (a) current
year appropriations do not exceed current year revenues, (b) there are no
delayed payments and one-time fund transfers, and (c) a reserves balance of at
least 5% is maintained? ANSWER: Yes.
While Indiana requires a balanced budget, games can still be played with the
numbers. Indiana needs an honestly balanced budget.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: Yes. I like the idea that the gas tax goes
specifically to the roads. However, some thought must go into whether funds from
another source will be needed to replace those funds used outside the state
transportation category.
3. QUESTION: Should the automatic taxpayer refund be improved, maintained, or
eliminated? ANSWER: I think in the first year, the general assembly should have
done exactly what it originally promised. To do otherwise would be to make
Indiana citizens doubt the sincerity of the General Assembly. I do like the idea
of the refund to voters, but Indiana should certainly concentrate on taking care
of some of its unfunded pensions first and foremost.
4. QUESTION: Do you pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and
the Homestead Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: Yes.
I see no reason to change them at this time.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government reform? ANSWER:
I am in favor of most of the township reform legislation that has been proposed
in the General Assembly during the 2012 session. I think Indiana would benefit
by reducing or eliminating that level of government to consolidate those
services. I feel that money could be saved without too much loss of service.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment commissions
oversight? ANSWER: I see the benefit of redevelopment commissions, but agree
that oversight of them needs to be improved.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Jim S. Cahill (Uncertain)
7242 E. Centenary Rd.
Mooresville, IN 46158
Phone: (317) 258-7012
E-mail: jcahill4senate@live.com;
jcahill716@hotmail.com
Website:
http://www.cahillforsenate.org/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I will work
in a bi-partisan way to repeal Right to Work. I also will focus on promoting
more educational training opportunities and creating infrastructure
improvements. This includes bringing high-speed Internet service to District 37.
I will work to create optimum teacher/student classroom ratios and implementing
other pertinent criteria to maximize a child’s chances for success. I’m
passionate about seeing meaningful reforms brought to the Department of Child
Services. I will seek ways to make telecommunication companies provide
affordable high-speed Internet service available in rural areas like District
37.
State Senate District 40:
Reid Dallas (Uncertain)
PO Box 907
Bloomington, IN 47402
Phone: (812) 876-8340
E-mail: jjerrells@bluemarble.net
Website:
http://www.reiddallas.com/index.asp
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I will remove
government obstacles to help grow the economy, protect family budgets through
low taxes, reduce wasteful government spending, and stop government-run
healthcare.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
Mark Stoops (Uncertain)
4425 N. Old St. Rd. 37
Bloomington, IN 47408
Phone: (812) 333-6328
E-mail: markastoops@yahoo.com
Website:
http://www.electmarkstoops.com/home/caucus/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): We must not allow the
State Legislature to follow through on scheme after scheme to keep food stamps
out of the hands of hungry families or to cheat people out of unemployment and
disability benefits. Instead of fighting the Affordable Care Act, Indiana must
move forward with plans for Insurance Exchanges, or, even better, non-profit
health care co-ops.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website):
Instead of dumping our limited supply of money into substandard interstates, we
must invest in railroads and our rail ports of entry, with a proven return on
investment many times that of asphalt.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
State Senate District 42:
Jean Leising (Uncertain)
State Senate District 44:
Brent Steele (Taxpayer Friendly)
State Senate District 50:
Vaneta Becker (Taxpayer Friendly)
Terry A. White (Uncertain)
4599 Woodstower Drive
Newburgh, IN 47630
Phone: (812) 490-2590
E-mail: terrywhiteforstatesenate@yahoo.com;
taw@thelawteam.net
Website:
http://www.terrywhiteindiana.com/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questions - November 6, 2012,
General Election
1. QUESTION: What are your priorities regarding the 2013-2015 state budget?
ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I would like to address
the issue of school bus safety by requiring seat belts in school buses for all
of our students in Indiana. My proposal is to require seat belts in each of the
new buses as they come off the assembly line, thus providing a line item
expenditure of approximately $6.4 million public dollars per year until all of
the buses are in compliance. The interest Hoosier students pay on their federal
Stafford college loans should be returned as a credit that lowers their Indiana
income taxes. Indiana should hire an outside firm to audit the state's finances
every year.
2. QUESTION: Should the non-transportation appropriations from the state’s
Motor Vehicle Highway Account be transferred to the state’s General Fund so
more of our Indiana Gasoline Tax dollars can be properly spent to meet our
transportation needs? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): I
propose leveraging capital from the state’s $2 billion in reserves in the form
of low interest loans to local governments to fund repairs to roads, bridges,
sewers and other vital infrastructure. Interest on the loans will be reinvested
back into the fund.
3. QUESTION: Should the
Automatic Taxpayer Refund law be (a) improved to make refunds more likely, (b) kept as
it is, or (c) eliminated? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
4. QUESTION: Do you
pledge to maintain both the Homestead Standard Deduction and the Homestead
Supplemental Deduction without ANY change? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
5. QUESTION: What is your position regarding township government
reform? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
6. QUESTION: What is your position regarding redevelopment
commissions oversight? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND.
7. QUESTION: Do you wish to make some additional comments about your
candidacy? ANSWER: DID NOT RESPOND. RECORD (from campaign website): Indiana is
one of just three states with a veteran’s affairs department that lacks
accreditation from the U.S. Department of veteran’s affairs. I intend to
propose legislation, which I call the Indiana returning heroes and wounded
warriors tax credit act, that would lower the rate of unemployment among our
Indiana veterans. Essentially the returning heroes tax credit provides for a
credit of 40% of the first $6,000 of wages for employers who hire veterans who
have been in receipt of unemployment compensation for at least four weeks, and a
credit of 40% of the first $12,000 of wages for employers who hire veterans who
have been in receipt of unemployment compensation for longer than six months.
The wounded warrior tax credit would provide a credit of 40% of the first
$12,000 of wages for firms that hire veterans with service-connected
disabilities who have been in receipt of unemployment compensation for at least
4 weeks, and 40% of the first $24,000 for those disabled veterans who have been
unemployed for longer than 6 months. It is my intention to offer legislation
that seeks an Indiana constitutional amendment limiting the consecutive terms of
legislative officeholders no more than 12 consecutive years in either
house.
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