2008 Legislative Survey
State Representative

Pam Sawyer
Andover ∙ Bolton ∙ Hebron ∙ Marlborough

Please enter a response for each multiple choice question.

 

Public Safety/Crime
1.)
Should repeat violent offenders be subject to mandatory life sentences for such crimes as arson, rape, murder or home invasion?



Immigration
2.)
Federal laws prohibit a person who enters and lives in the U.S. illegally from receiving federal social services resources. Should that person be eligible for state subsidies including fuel assistance, in-state tuition or public housing?



Education
3.)
The state's largest cities receive nearly one-third of all school funding yet educate just 12 percent of all students. Should state resources be re-allocated to other suburban and rural school districts more evenly?



Property Taxes
4.)
Should local property tax increases be capped at 3 percent per year?



 

 

State Taxes
5.)
Would you support raising the state income tax in the event of a state budget deficit?



Veterans
6.)
Do you believe the state does enough for our veterans of the armed forces?



Environment
7.)
Do you support a 5-cent deposit placed on all water and juice bottles to encourage recycling?



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