11/05/02 Candidate Questionnaire

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NOTE: Candidates are listed below by District Number. You need your State Representative and State Senate District Numbers to locate candidates for the election this November 5. You can go to Project Vote Smart at http://www.vote-smart.org/index.htm to find the District Numbers for your State Representative and State Senator. You can also go to Who's Your Legislator? at http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/legislator/search/ to find your Indiana House and Indiana Senate District Numbers.

Information from the following Candidate Questionnaire, together with the Legislative Voting Record and other information sources (such as public comments during legislative sessions, campaign platform statements, and the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election), have been used to prepare the Taxpayer Friendly Scorecard.

Candidate Questionnaire for the November 5, 2002, General Election: 

QUESTIONS FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2002, GENERAL ELECTION: 

1. Information about the tax increases passed by Indiana's General Assembly during the recent special session can be found on the Watchdog Indiana web page http://www.finplaneducation.net/individuals_vs_business_tax_splits.htm. Do you believe state government needs can be met without any more tax and fee increases through at least June 30, 2005?

2. If a last-resort tax or fee increase becomes necessary to solve a problem, would you insist on a revenue-neutral, dollar-for-dollar decrease in another tax or fee?

3. Do you support exempting gasoline sales from the sales tax and increasing the gasoline tax by another 5 cents? Combined with the recently passed 3-cent gasoline tax hike, this would result in a revenue-neutral shift of all gasoline tax proceeds from Indiana's General Fund directly to road improvements.

4. The inventory tax will be eliminated through (1) a phased-in property tax shift to all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a shift (in those counties choosing to do so) to a tax on the income of individuals through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).  Can you think of a better way to eliminate the inventory tax?

5. Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy? Do you have a website?

ANSWERS FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2002, GENERAL ELECTION: 

KEY:    Green = Taxpayer Friendly Response/Candidate
            Red = Taxpayer Unfriendly Response/Candidate
            Black = Uncertain Response/Candidate

State Representative District 1:

Linda C. Lawson
29 Detroit St.
Hammond, IN 46320
Day Phone: (219) 937-0820
E-mail: H1@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r01/
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Myra Rosenbloom
244 Sunnyside
Munster, IN 46321
Day Phone: (219) 836-6126
E-mail:
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 2:

Thomas Cavanaugh
1447 Woodview Drive
Crown Point, IN 46307
Day Phone: (219) 864-0965
E-mail: TSC2169@msn.com 
1. Yes, state government needs can be met without any more tax and fee increases through at least June 30, 2005. 
2. If a last-resort, and I do mean last-resort, tax or fee increase becomes necessary to solve a problem, then I would insist on a revenue-neutral, dollar-for-dollar decrease in another tax or fee.
3. I support the revenue-neutral approach of exempting gasoline sales from the sales tax and increasing the gasoline tax by another 5 cents, as long as the revenue-neutral shift from the general fund goes directly to road repair and improvements.
4. I believe that the inventory tax should be completely eliminated. With it being eliminated then new business will be able to come to the state and bring new jobs and money to the Indiana economy.
5. With the tax increases that our current legislation passed with out thinking in terms of fiscal responsibility it is time for the people to elect representatives that will work for them and not against them. With the tax increase more people will be paying more taxes than they may realize. It is also time to ELECT representatives that CARE about their districts and their community and stop worrying about their own financial gains. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Earl L. Harris
4114 Butternut Street
East Chicago, IN 46312
Day Phone: (219) 398-4058
E-mail: H2@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r02/ 
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 3:

Charlie Brown
9439 Lake Shore Dr.
Gary, IN 46403
Day Phone: (219) 938-6548
E-mail: H3@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r03/
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 4:

Ralph Donald Ayres
520 Park Avenue
Chesterton, IN 46304
Day Phone: (219) 926-3177
E-mail: H4@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r4/
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 5:

Raymond Crawford
907 Ann St.
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Day Phone: (219) 255-4414
E-mail: 
1- 5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Craig R. Fry
637 Bay View Dr.
Mishawaka, IN 46544
Day Phone: (219) 255-1923
E-mail: H5@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r05/
1-2. Special session vote AGAINST several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote AGAINST a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote AGAINST a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 6:

B. Patrick Bauer
1307 Sunnymede
South Bend, IN 46615
Day Phone: (317) 232-9875
E-mail: H6@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r06/
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Chuck Mramer
425 Manchester Drive
South Bend, IN 46615
Day Phone: (574) 232-1911
E-mail: 
1- 5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 7:

Thomas S. Kromkowski
2508 Lincolnway West
South Bend, IN 46628
Day Phone: (219) 232-5626
E-mail: H7@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r07/
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 8:

Carl H. Baxmeyer
17711 Woodridge Dr.
South Bend, IN 46635
Day Phone: (219) 872-0635
E-mail: baxmeyer@aol.com
1- 5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Ryan M. Dvorak
3714 Palomino Circle, Apt. 3A
South Bend, IN 46628
Day Phone: (574) 271-8006
E-mail: 
1- 5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. 

State Representative District 9:

Gregory D. Kelver
0222 N. Woodland Dr.
LaPorte, IN 46350
Day Phone: (219) 767-2990
E-mail: kelver@csinet.net 
1- 5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Scott D. Pelath
1824 Manhattan Street
Michigan City, IN 46360
Day Phone: (219) 878-9174
E-mail: H9@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r09/
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 10:

Duane Cheney
2700 Tecumseh Street
Portage, IN 46368
Day Phone: (219) 762-8682
E-mail: H10@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r10/
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 11:

Dan Stevenson, Sr.
3117 Marha St.
Highland, IN 46322
Day Phone: (219) 922-9874
E-mail: H11@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r11/
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 12:

John Aguilera
1311 Kosciusko Blvd.
East Chicago, IN 46312
Day Phone: (219) 398-4752
E-mail: H12@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r12/
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 13:

Anthony S. Azcona
5656 Pennsylvania Street
Merrillville, IN 46410
Day Phone: (219) 886-4297
E-mail: 
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Chester F. Dobis
6565 Marshall Court
Merrillville, IN 46410
Day Phone: (219) 980-9046
E-mail: H13@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r13/
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 14:

Vernon G. Smith
4333 Broadway
Gary, IN 46409
Day Phone: (219) 887-2046
E-mail: H14@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r14/
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 15:

George Baranowski
1441 Lakeview Drive
Schererville, IN 46375
Day Phone: (219) 322-5990
E-mail: gbaran@directvinternet.com 
1. Yes, I believe the current tax law changes by the General Assembly this spring are sufficient to meet government needs without any more tax and fee increases through at least June 30, 2005. As a matter-of-fact I believe we need to lower property, business, and income taxes to entice companies to relocate to Indiana.
2. If a last-resort tax or fee increase becomes necessary to solve a problem, I would insist on a revenue-neutral, dollar-for-dollar decrease in another tax or fee. In any business or government, there must be a zero net return policy. This requires that if spending is increased in one area, another area will have to be reduced.
3. I neither support nor oppose the revenue-neutral approach of exempting gasoline sales from the sales tax and increasing the gasoline tax by another 5 cents. 
4. In order to entice businesses to relocate here and bring much needed jobs, the inventory tax has to be reduced, and quickly. Counties with casinos should use part of their casino monies to offset the loss from the elimination of the inventory tax.
5. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Don Lehe
12401 S 125 W
Brookston, IN 47923
Day Phone: (765) 563-3605
E-mail:
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. 

State Representative District 16:

Michael D. Smith
207 Thompson Street
Rensselaer, IN 47978
Day Phone: (219) 866-4270
E-mail: H16@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r16/
1-2. Special session vote AGAINST several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote AGAINST a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote AGAINST a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 17:

Steven Heim
217 South Ohio Street
Culver, IN 46511
Day Phone: (574) 210-0265
E-mail: stevenheim@yahoo.com
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Ralph E. Winters
11 Fleet Parkway
Culver, IN 46511
Day Phone: (574) 842-2173
E-mail: 
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 18:

Daniel M. Stevens
409 N. Lake St.
Warsaw, IN 46580
Day Phone: (574) 269-6730
E-mail: Daniel@kconline.com
1. Yes, state government needs can be met without any more tax and fee increases through at least June 30, 2005.
2. If a last-resort tax or fee increase becomes necessary to solve a problem, I would always insist on a revenue-neutral, dollar-for-dollar decrease in another tax or fee.
3. I support exempting gasoline sales from the sales tax. I do not support an accompanying revenue-neutral 5-cent increase in the gasoline tax. 
4. Eliminate the inventory tax PERIOD. It is not a fair tax, so get rid of it. 
5. When given a choice, most people would choose how to live and spend their money without the government telling them how to do it. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

David A. Wolkins
501 Pierceton Rd.
Winona Lake, IN 46590
Day Phone: (219) 269-2639
E-mail: H18@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r18/
1-2. Special session vote AGAINST several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote AGAINST a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote AGAINST a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 19:

Robert D. Kuzman
819 Savannah Drive
Crown Point, IN 46307
Day Phone: (219) 661-1044
E-mail: H19@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r19/ 
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Pamela M. Roth
1523 W. 94th Ave
Crown Point, IN 46307
Day Phone: (219) 738-5592
E-mail: pcroth@DIRECTVInternet.com
1. Yes, state government needs can most definitely be met without any more tax and fee increases through at least June 30, 2005. Absolutely no personal income tax increases! Reduce spending by prioritizing needs and funding those needs with available monies.
2. If a last-resort tax or fee increase becomes necessary to solve a problem, I would insist on a revenue-neutral, dollar-for-dollar decrease in another tax or fee. The key phrase here is "last-resort." Our state administration needs to learn to live within the means of the people who support it with their tax dollars and to prioritize spending to improve the quality of life for our residents.
3. I support the revenue-neutral approach of exempting gasoline sales from the sales tax and increasing the gasoline tax by another 5 cents as long as those receipts are designated for road and street improvements only. We should also put in place a oversight program to make sure the monies are spent on quality road improvements.
4. We definitely need to totally eliminate the inventory tax immediately to improve the economic climate in our state and provide our citizens with decent wages from the type of jobs that will come with the creation of new business. First of all cut wasteful government spending. There is too much discretionary spending allowed. If we hold the line on spending and recruit new businesses to the state, we will see an expansion of the corporate and business tax base. The state should then suffer less of an impact from the loss of revenue from the eliminated inventory tax. We need to look at the way we administer EDGE credits and also consider low interest loans to small businesses to help promote the development of new industry and small businesses.
5. Our state legislators had passed budgets with PLANNED deficits and have now resorted to trying to repair the budget and do tax reform at the same time. What this means to the taxpayers in this state is higher taxes without improvement guaranteed for education, health services, or road improvements, just to name a few of our needs. The efforts to salvage manufacturing jobs and create new business in House Bill 1001 (SS) are anemic.  There is much more reform that is going to be needed in next year's budget writing session. I will be a legislator that uses a revenue neutral approach to set priorities for spending while looking to promote economic prosperity. The budget will have to be balanced before I vote to approve. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 20:

Mary Kay Budak
5144 N. Pawnee Tr.
LaPorte, IN 46350
Day Phone: (219) 879-4949
E-mail: H20@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r20/
1-2. Special session vote AGAINST several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote AGAINST a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote AGAINST a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Janet F. Gillon
0588 W 250 S
LaPorte, IN 46350
Day Phone: (219) 324-3107
E-mail: 
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 21:

Richard W. Mangus
68735 U.S. 31
Lakeville, IN 46536
Day Phone: (219) 633-4065
E-mail: H21@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r21/
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 22:

William J. (Bill) Ruppel
909 State Road 13 West
N. Manchester, IN 46962
Day Phone: (219) 982-7981
E-mail: H22@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r22/
1-2. Special session vote AGAINST several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote AGAINST a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote AGAINST a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 23:

Scott Benson
164 N. Miami
Peru, IN 46970
Day Phone: (765) 863-7107
E-mail: MiamiColp@Hotmail.com 
1. Yes, state government needs can be met without any more tax and fee increases through at least June 30, 2005. While our government is already oversized and wasteful, the best that Republicans and Democrats can do is bicker over whether the government should be 5% more wasteful or 3% more wasteful. I will work to actually reduce wasteful spending.
2. If a last-resort tax or fee increase becomes necessary to solve a problem, I would insist on a revenue-neutral, dollar-for-dollar decrease in another tax or fee. I believe it is never necessary to increase the burden on the taxpayer to solve a problem. Our tax structure needs to be regarded as it affects all taxpayers, instead of using it for selective benefits.
3. I support the revenue-neutral approach of exempting gasoline sales from the sales tax and increasing the gasoline tax by another 5 cents. I support this idea because it does not result in a tax increase. I would rather, however, like to find a way to maintain Indiana's roads while also decreasing the sales and gas taxes.
4. A better way to eliminate the inventory tax is to trim the fat. Establish adequate funding for all constitutionally mandated programs, and greatly reduce and/or eliminate funding for all pork-barrel (i.e. "vote buying") projects, period. The plan recently passed by the General Assembly for a phased-in elimination of the inventory tax illustrates the fact that Republicans and Democrats are not willing to reduce our tax burdens. Instead, they simply move taxes around for the benefit of one and to the detriment of another.
5. I am a Libertarian candidate. A suggested website is www.lpin.org. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

William C. Friend
3127 W 1500 N
Macy, IN 46951
Day Phone: (219) 382-3885
E-mail: H23@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r23/ 
1-2. Special session vote AGAINST several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote AGAINST a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote AGAINST a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 24:

Richard W. (Rich) McClain
2135 South Ridgeview Way
Logansport, IN 46947
Day Phone: (219) 652-2895
E-mail: H24@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r24/
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 25:

Jeb Bardon
3135 Shady Grove Court
Indianapolis, IN 46222
Day Phone: (317) 924-9025
E-mail: jebbardon@aol.com 
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r94/
1-2. Special session vote AGAINST several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote AGAINST a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote AGAINST a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
NOTE: Until Candidate Bardon voted against House Bill 1001 (SS) at the conclusion of the General Assembly special session, his rating was consistently Taxpayer UNfriendly. All his 2002 tax votes in the regular session were for tax increases. On June 6, 2002, Candidate Bardon voted for a House version of HB 1001 (SS) that would have increased revenues $2.8212 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. There is every indication that his final vote against HB 1001 (SS) had nothing to do with the fact that it was not revenue neutral. In other words, he does NOT favor a revenue-neutral approach where the needs of state government can be met WITHOUT tax rate and fee increases.
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Josephine R. Coleman
3144 N. Norfolk St.
Indianapolis, IN 46224
Day Phone: (317) 293-1597
E-mail: jcoleman@indy.net
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Tom (Red) Taylor
3029 S. Collier St.
Indianapolis, IN 46241
Day Phone: (317) 486-9565
E-mail: 
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 26:

Joe Micon
6806 Armstrong Chapel Rd.
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Day Phone: (765) 423-2691
E-mail: jmicon@aol.com
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire.  

Sue W. Scholer
807 Essex St. 
West Lafayette, IN 47906-1534
Day Phone: (765) 463-2641
E-mail: H26@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r26/
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 27:

Mickey G. Bennett
418 Harrison St. #5
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Day Phone: 
E-mail: beat_rebel@yahoo.com
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Bob Hicks
1109 Winthrop Street
Lafayette, IN 47909
Day Phone: (765) 538-3025
E-mail: 
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Sheila J. Klinker
633 Kossuth St.
Lafayette, IN 47905
Day Phone: (765) 742-1692
E-mail: H27@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r27/
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 28:

Jeffrey A. Thompson
6001 North State Road 39
Lizton, IN 46149
Day Phone: (317) 994-6239
E-mail: H28@ai.org 
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r28/
1-2. Special session vote AGAINST several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote AGAINST a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote AGAINST a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. PRIOR COMMENT: I agree that a revenue-neutral solution is best. I think that no action this year would have been better than the version of HB 1001 (SS) that the General Assembly passed on June 22, 2002. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 29:

Karen L. Goldstein
108 B. Knoll Court
Noblesville, IN 46060
Day Phone: (317) 877-4137
E-mail:
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Kathy Kreag Richardson
1363 Grant Street
Noblesville, IN 46060
Day Phone: (317) 773-6123
E-mail: H29@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r29/
1-2. Special session vote AGAINST several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote AGAINST a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote AGAINST a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 30:

Greg Fridholm
1104 W. Maple
Kokomo, IN 46901
Day Phone: (765) 457-4121
E-mail: gfridholm@aol.com 
1. Yes, state government needs can be met without any more tax and fee increases through at least June 30, 2005. I believe government needs can be met with tax and fee decreases.
2. If a last-resort tax or fee increase becomes necessary to solve a problem, I'm not sure that I would insist on a revenue-neutral, dollar-for-dollar decrease in another tax or fee. What is "Last-Resort?"
3. I support exempting gasoline from the sales tax, and believe that all revenue from gasoline taxation should go directly to road improvements.
4. Reduce spending to eliminate the inventory tax. 
5. I believe the nature and role of government in a free society should be minimal. Government is the solution of last resort. Small government is good government. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Ron Herrell
5100 N. 50 E.
Kokomo, IN 46901
Day Phone: (765) 457-8842
E-mail: H30@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r30/
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Lynn M. (Rudy) Rudolph
2358 Westdale Ct.
Kokomo, IN 46901
Day Phone: (765) 452-9078
E-mail: l.rudolph@insightbb.com
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 31:

S. Gopal (Pal) Raju
1411 W. Glendale Drive
Marion, IN 46953-5757
Day Phone: (765) 674-1312
E-mail: sgandcraju@bpsinet.com
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Dean A. Young
0172 S. 200 E.
Hartford City, IN 47348
Day Phone: (765) 348-5171
E-mail: H31@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r31/
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 32:

P. Eric Turner
5541 South Harmon
Marion, IN 46953
Day Phone: (317) 232-9750
E-mail: H32@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r32/
1-2. Special session vote AGAINST several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote AGAINST a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote AGAINST a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 33:

Ron Liggett
7483 S. 1000 W.
Redkey, IN 47373
Day Phone: (765) 369-2402
E-mail: H33@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r33/
1-2. Special session vote AGAINST several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote AGAINST a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote AGAINST a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
NOTE: Until Candidate Liggett voted against House Bill 1001 (SS) at the conclusion of the General Assembly special session, his rating was consistently Taxpayer UNfriendly. All his 2002 tax votes in the regular session were for tax increases. On June 6, 2002, Candidate Liggett voted for a House version of HB 1001 (SS) that would have increased revenues $2.8212 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. On June 22, 2002, Candidate Liggett stated before the House that he was voting against HB 1001 (SS) because there was not enough gas tax increase for economic development and the bill was "tilted towards business at the expense of individuals. There is every indication that his final vote against HB 1001 (SS) had nothing to do with the fact that it was not revenue neutral. In other words, he does NOT favor a revenue-neutral approach where the needs of state government can be met WITHOUT tax rate and fee increases.
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Richard W. Thornburg
8909 E. CR 500 N.
Albany, IN 47320
Day Phone: (765) 284-5093
E-mail: 
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 34:

R. Tiny Adams
2105 N. Walnut St.
Muncie, IN 47303
Day Phone: (765) 288-7622
E-mail: H34@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r34/ 
1-2. Special session vote AGAINST several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote AGAINST a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote AGAINST a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
NOTE: Until Candidate Adams voted against House Bill 1001 (SS) at the conclusion of the General Assembly special session, his rating was consistently Taxpayer UNfriendly. All his tax votes in the regular session, and all his votes this year in the House Ways and Means Committee, were for tax increases. One of his constituents explains his NAY vote on HB 1001 (SS) as follows: "Adams stated that he voted against HB 1001 (SS) because it didn't do enough for apartment owners which were 42% of his constituents, an obvious exaggerated percentage. The interesting part is that the state's Apartment Owners Association dropped their lawsuit after the legislation passed because of changes that were made during the special session. Apparently they were satisfied with the end result but Adams decided they shouldn't be. In reality he always states, after a vote against anything, that it didn't do enough for 'the little guy' or some other small group like the apartment owners." Candidate Adams apparently stated in The Star Press (Muncie) on August 24 that HB 1001 (SS) did not raise taxes enough and there will be another tax increase next year. Candidate Adams' vote against HB 1001 (SS) had nothing to do with dissatisfaction about the tax increases. In other words, he does NOT favor a revenue-neutral approach where the needs of state government can be met WITHOUT tax rate and fee increases.
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Tom L. Bennington
3700 W. Moore Rd.
Muncie, IN 47304
Day Phone: (765) 749-2982
E-mail: tom@tbennington.org 
Website: http://www.tbennington.org
1. Yes, state government needs can be met without any more tax and fee increases through at least June 30, 2005. I also believe that tax cuts, or roll back of recently approved increases, may be possible.
2. If a last-resort tax or fee increase becomes necessary to solve a problem, I would insist on a revenue-neutral, dollar-for-dollar decrease in another tax or fee.
3. I support the revenue-neutral approach of exempting gasoline sales from the sales tax and increasing the gasoline tax by another 5 cents. This would be an excellent way to ensure that those moneys are used as intended, on road improvements.
4. I prefer immediate elimination of the inventory tax.  The additional revenues over time, resulting from increased economic development, would more than offset the short-term losses.  
5. For information and comments about me, please visit my web site. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 35:

L. Jack Lutz
5070 Stonespring Way
Anderson, IN 46012
Day Phone: (317) 232-9744
E-mail: H36@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r36/
1-2. Special session vote AGAINST several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote AGAINST a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote AGAINST a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 36:

Terri Jo Austin
1030 W. Riverview Drive
Anderson, IN 46011
Day Phone: (765) 215-5619
E-mail: TAUSTIN@ACSC.NET 
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. 

Andy Kincaid
705 Apt. 1, Walnut St.
Anderson, IN 46012
Day Phone: (765) 643-9503
E-mail: andykincaid@mikepence.com  
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 37:

Scott E. Reske
141 East Madison Ave.
Pendleton, IN 46064
Day Phone: (765) 778-9937
E-mail: H37@ai.org
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Rob Steele
1036 Main, Box 265
Lapel, IN 46051-0265
Home Phone: (765) 534-4887
E-mail: RobSteele2002@aol.com
Website: http://www.steele2002.com/ 
1. Yes, state government needs can be met without any more tax and fee increases through at least June 30, 2005.
2. If a last-resort tax or fee increase becomes necessary to solve a problem, I would insist on a revenue-neutral, dollar-for-dollar decrease in another tax or fee. No more increases!
3. I support the revenue-neutral approach of exempting gasoline sales from the sales tax and increasing the gasoline tax by another 5 cents. Eliminating the sales tax on gasoline reduces the number of taxing entities for gasoline merchants. Gasoline tax receipts also need to go in non-reverting accounts, and should be designated for road and street projects.
4. Reduce wasteful government spending and trim back excessive social entitlements so the inventory tax can be eliminated. Allow growth and inflation to absorb the eliminated amounts. Continue restructuring to optimize benfits.
5. Thank you for keeping this important issue before taxpayers. As a Republican candidate, I have been opposed to any tax increase, but favored the revenue neutral restructuring components of the bill. My opponent voted for raising taxes at every opportunity in 2002. He also refuses to sign the tax pledge. I have signed a tax pledge through Americans for Tax Reform stating that I will not raise taxes. Revenue-neutral restructuring is permitted, and our state needs to continue improving its tax structure to encourage job creation and business development while reducing the burden on Indiana's families. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 38:

James R. (Jim) Buck
4407 McKibben Dr.
Kokomo, IN 46902
Day Phone: (765) 453-9216
E-mail: H38@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r38/
1-2. Special session vote AGAINST several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote AGAINST a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote AGAINST a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 39:

Gerald R. (Jerry) Torr
5049 Huntington Dr.
Carmel, IN 46033
Day Phone: (317) 686-6806
E-mail: H39@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r39/ 1-2. Special session vote AGAINST several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote AGAINST a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote AGAINST a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 40:

Ray Nowosielski
1247 S. Odell St.
Brownsburg, IN 46112
Day Phone: (317) 423-0960
E-mail: ray@bandedartists.com 
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Matthew D. (Matt) Whetstone
23 Oakmont Drive
Brownsburg, IN 46112
Day Phone: (317) 852-5463
E-mail: H40@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r40/
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 41:

Tim Brown
1111 Ridgeway Dr.
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Day Phone: (765) 362-7024
E-mail: H41@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r41/
1-2. Special session vote AGAINST several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote AGAINST a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote AGAINST a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 42:

F. Dale Grubb
515 8th Street
Covington, IN 47932
Day Phone: (765) 793-3648
E-mail: H42@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r42/
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Patti Smith
601 W. 11th St.
Veedersburg, IN 47987
Day Phone: (765) 793-2243
E-mail: 
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 43:

Ed Gluck
628 Ash Street, Apt. 53
Terre Haute, IN 47804
Day Phone: (812) 235-0412
E-mail: edgluck2@yahoo.com 
1. Yes, state government needs can definitely be met without any more tax and fee increases through at least June 30, 2005. The state is already spending at a grossly irresponsible level.
2. If a last-resort tax or fee increase becomes necessary to solve a problem, I would insist on a revenue-neutral, dollar-for-dollar decrease in another tax or fee. As a Libertarian, I would expect a better deal for a Libertarian vote. The operative word "necessary" does give me the freedom to say yes to this question, but even on revenue-neutral I see myself as the "Doctor No" or "Ron Paul" of Indiana.
3. I support the revenue-neutral approach of exempting gasoline sales from the sales tax and increasing the gasoline tax by another 5 cents, especially moving the tax proceeds from Indiana's General Fund to road improvements. I would also propose a high percentage of the tax (4 of the 5 cents per gallon) should stay in the county where collected.
4. The inventory tax can be eliminated by cutting spending. Examples of decreased spending I would support include the following: eliminate Build Indiana Fund, a voucher system for school choice, eliminate the new training program for "special" employees, ease off on criminal laws causing prisons and jails to be filled with criminals who do not create a victim.
5. More information about me can be found at www.vote-smart.org and www.lpin.org. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election.  

Clyde Kersey
8057 East Sunset Ave.
Terre Haute, IN 47805
Day Phone: (812) 877-2211
E-mail: H43@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r43/ 1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 44:

Lana Schimpf
146 S. Pr. Rd. 180 E.
Greencastle, IN 46135
Day Phone: (765) 653-7210
E-mail: lschimpf@tdsnet.com
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Andrew P. Thomas
301 N. Franklin, Apt. 7
Brazil, IN 47834
Day Phone: (812) 446-2369
E-mail: 
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 45:

Bruce A. Borders
R.R. 1, Box 174B
Jasonville, IN 47438
Day Phone: (812) 665-9318
E-mail: borders@custom.net
1- 5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Alan B. Chowning
7836 W. County Road 50 N
Sullivan, IN 47882
Day Phone: (812) 382-4235
E-mail: pcho@joink.com
1- 5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 46:

R. Brooks LaPlante
7600 S. Williamsburg St.
Terre Haute, IN 47802
Day Phone: (812) 299-8750
E-mail: rbl@doughmakers.com
Website: www.LaPlante2002.com
1. Yes, state government needs can absolutely be met without any more tax and fee increases through at least June 30, 2005. We need to focus on growing Indiana's economy, and we won't have to talk about another state tax increase. As you know we've been a runaway fiscal train since the mid 90s. I also believe that tax cuts, or roll back of recently approved increases, may be possible. I went to the Auditor's office a few months back and picked up the State reports back to FYE June 30, 1991. From that data I developed the following analysis of state spending. 

2. If a last-resort tax or fee increase becomes necessary to solve a problem, I would absolutely insist on a revenue-neutral, dollar-for-dollar decrease in another tax or fee.
3. I support the revenue-neutral approach of exempting gasoline sales from the sales tax and increasing the gasoline tax by another 5 cents. 
4. I will answer this question about the inventory tax in tandem with my following response to #5.
5. I advocate moving any business tax that can be viewed as "overhead" (i.e., independent of profitability) to one that is variable (i.e., linked to profitability). Any tax that a business incurs when it is not profitable defies common sense. I am now in my second business startup. In my first venture we went from $6 million in sales to $53 million in 9 years. It took a tremendous amount of cash, and we did not see sustainable retained earnings until year five and beyond. We went from a dozen employees to nearly 170. The impact to the local economy was very significant. I am now in my 6th year with another new venture. This one is a family-run business, Doughmakers. We make aluminum bakeware which we now market into the retail channel. Our track has been similar to my first company; however, the downturn in the economy has postponed our move to profitability. We thought 2002 would be the year; but it looks like next year will be when we finally break through the clouds. Startups are not the only businesses that struggle. I've been in the aluminum industry since the late 70s, and that business is very cyclical. It's feast or famine. My position is that we must not encumber business with a tax on inventory, fixed assets, gross receipts, or net worth. I believe the vast majority of business people are not opposed to paying their fair share of taxes provided their companies are profitable. How to do it? At the Federal level I would tax everything at a flat 20% (or slightly less) - ordinary income, business income (S-corp and LLC included), and capital gains. At the state level I would move away from the property tax and aim for a variable tax structure as well. This would mean a revenue-neutral swap for a higher sales tax and a higher income tax. I would support a higher tax-free threshhold for low-income families and seniors than what Indiana presently has. Beyond that, we all pay the same rate at the state level (similar to the Fed flat tax model). I do not believe a National Sales Tax will prevail as a total substitute to an income tax, but it could. Certainly it has some tremendous aspects. One thing for sure, the approaching tidal wave of baby boomers will have to be appeased by whatever solutions we employ. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Vern Tincher
5767 South Ernest Street
Terre Haute, IN 47802
Day Phone: (812) 894-2750
E-mail: H46@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r46/
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 47:

Ralph M. Foley
400 Byram Blvd.
Martinsville, IN 46151
Day Phone: (765) 342-8474
E-mail: H47@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r47/
1. VOTING RECORD: DID NOT VOTE on House Bill 1001 (SS) at the conclusion of the General Assembly special session. RESPONSE: Yes, state government needs can be met without any more tax and fee increases through at least June 30, 2005.
2. VOTING RECORD: DID NOT VOTE on House Bill 1001 (SS) at the conclusion of the General Assembly special session. RESPONSE: If a last-resort tax or fee increase becomes necessary to solve a problem, a revenue-neutral, dollar-for-dollar decrease in another tax or fee would be the first preference.
3. VOTING RECORD: DID NOT VOTE on House Bill 1001 (SS) at the conclusion of the General Assembly special session. RESPONSE: I support the revenue-neutral approach of exempting gasoline sales from the sales tax and increasing the gasoline tax by another 5 cents, with the proceeds going directly to the General Fund.
4. VOTING RECORD: DID NOT VOTE on House Bill 1001 (SS) at the conclusion of the General Assembly special session. RESPONSE: General warehousing has been hit hard. It should be exempted 100% now from the inventory tax (the same as inventory used in the production of finished goods that qualify for an interstate commerce exemption). Studies conclude that additional economic activity is generated by the elimination of the inventory tax (a holdover from the days of the horse and buggy). The new revenue created by the additional economic activity would "pay" for the revenue lost from eliminating the counterproductive inventory tax.
5. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Willey Thompson
2961 Flanagan Lane
Martinsville, IN 46151
Night Phone: (765) 349-8958
E-mail: Katts237@aol.com
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 48:

Bruce D. Carter
55804 Rivershore East
Elkhart, IN 46516
Day Phone: (800) 291-1019
E-mail: bcarter@bcaconsultants.com
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Timothy Neese
203 N. Ward St.
Elkhart, IN 46514
Day Phone: (219) 293-2269
E-mail: tneese@aol.com
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 49:

John D. Ulmer
63536 C.R. 17
Goshen, IN 46526
Day Phone: (219) 533-1171
E-mail: H49@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r49/
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 50:

Daniel J. (Dan) Leonard
6274 N. Goshen Rd.
Huntington, IN 46750
Day Phone: (260) 356-8204
E-mail: 
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 51:

Dennis K. Kruse
6704 County Road 31
Auburn, IN 46706
Day Phone: (219) 925-0000
E-mail: H51@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r51/
1-2. Special session vote AGAINST several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote AGAINST a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote AGAINST a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Jeff A. Smith
1650 W 275 N
Angola, IN 46703
Day Phone: (260) 833-2498
E-mail: Jeffasmith@hotmail.com 

1. Yes, state government needs can be met without any more tax and fee increases through at least June 30, 2005. My philosophy is that state government "needs" only enough to protect our basic rights in ways that can't be handled by local governments, or individuals; the same applies to consensual provision for a narrowly defined public good. All other programs and agencies should be responsibly eliminated. 
2. If a last-resort tax or fee increase becomes necessary to solve a problem, I would insist on a revenue-neutral, dollar-for-dollar decrease in another tax or fee. I would never vote for an increase in overall state spending. The state's spending increased by 48% in six years; I'm for dramatic rollbacks in spending.
3. I could support the revenue-neutral approach of exempting gasoline sales from the sales tax and increasing the gasoline tax by another 5 cents. I strongly approve of the implementation of ways to directly connect government services with proportional payment by those using the service.
4. Libertarian economist Cecil Bohanon, of Ball State University, proposed a plan that would yield twice what the governor's originally proposed tax increases would provide. If someone wants to cut spending, there are plenty of ways to do it. The personal property tax should be eliminated. Cutting government operations, and revamping education, are two special areas of need. The "Build Indiana Fund" should be fed directly to the General Fund.
5. Please visit the Libertarian Party of Indiana's website at www.lpin.org. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 52:

W. Dale Sturtz
2770 N 200 E
LaGrange, IN 46761
Day Phone: (219) 463-2876
E-mail: H52@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r52/
1-4. DID NOT VOTE on House Bill 1001 (SS) at the conclusion of the General Assembly special session. 
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Marlyn A. Stutzman 
0310 W 700 N
Howe, IN 46746
Day Phone: (260) 562-3303
E-mail: marlynstutzman@hotmail.com
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 53:

Kim J. Brand
332 Hickory Dr.
Greenfield, IN 46140
Day Phone: (317) 833-3000
E-mail: KIM@KIMBRAND.COM
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Robert W. (Bob) Cherry
3118 E 100 S
Greenfield, IN 46140
Day Phone: (317) 462-0619
E-mail: H53@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r53/
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 54:

Michael A. Bell
17059 State Road 38
Hagerstown, IN 47346
Day Phone: (765) 489-5363
E-mail: michael_alan_bell@msn.com 
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Mark Mattheis
349 South Perry Street
Hagerstown, IN 47346
Day Phone: (765) 487-4098
E-mail:
1-5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Thomas E. (Tom) Saunders
106 North First
Lewisville, IN 47352
Day Phone: (765) 987-7572
E-mail: H54@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r54/
1-2. Special session vote AGAINST several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote AGAINST a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote AGAINST a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 55:

Robert Hoffman
204 W. Everton Rd.
Connersville, IN 47331
Day Phone: (765) 825-5728
E-mail: H55@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r55/
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

David L. Nicholson
215 W. Main St., P.O. Box 88
Boston, IN 47324
Day Phone: (765) 935-5310
E-mail: DavidLNicholson@aol.com 
1. Yes, state government needs can be met without any more tax and fee increases through at least June 30, 2005.
2. If a last-resort tax or fee increase becomes necessary to solve a problem, I probably would insist on a revenue-neutral, dollar-for-dollar decrease in another tax or fee. It would depend on the specific situation.
3. I do not support the revenue-neutral approach of exempting gasoline sales from the sales tax and increasing the gasoline tax by another 5 cents. 
4. What I would propose to eliminate the inventory tax is far too elaborate to explain here. What I would propose would affect all forms of taxation in Indiana because I believe that the taxation system (federal, state, and local) is far too complex and needs to be greatly simplified in order to make it fair to the average taxpayer.
5. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 56:

Richard (Dick) Hamm
2266 Walnut Lane
Richmond, IN 47374
Day Phone: (765) 962-0911
E-mail: 
1- 5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Phillip Pflum
5757 Sarver Road
Milton, IN 47357
Day Phone: (765) 478-3817
E-mail: 
1- 5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 57:

Thomas (Thom) Jester
503 Depot St.
Hope, IN 47246
Day Phone: (812) 379-1540
E-mail:
1- 5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Roland Stine
1025 W. McKay Rd.
Shelbyville, IN 46176
Day Phone: (317) 398-7755
E-mail: roland@stineforrep.com 
1. I certainly believe that state government needs can be met without any more tax increases through at least June 30, 2005. There is much fat in every budget that needs to be cut. As an example, in the city of Shelbyville our parks director proposed , in her budget, a $68,000 shelter house! Needless to say that item was cut.
2. If a last-resort tax increase becomes necessary to solve a problem, I would insist on a revenue-neutral, dollar-for-dollar decrease in another tax.
3. I would support exempting gasoline from the sales tax. People who are on our roads and highways everyday should bear the brunt of paying for them.
4. I most definitely support the elimination of the inventory tax.  I've always thought the sales tax is the fairest kind of tax, although, in this case, since we're trying to promote business interests, I think the proposed plan might be best where there is a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

John R. Wheeler
6342 E. Michigan Rd.
Waldron, IN 46182
Day Phone: (317) 402-3000
E-mail: jwheeler@tds.net 
1- 5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 58:

Woody Burton
147 Monticello Dr.
Greenwood, IN 46142
Day Phone: (317) 881-0400
E-mail: H58@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r58/
1-2. Special session vote AGAINST several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote AGAINST a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote AGAINST a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Bobby R. Miller
1434 Cottonwood Ct., Apt. D
Greenwood, IN 46143
Day Phone: (317) 889-0415
E-mail: 
1- 5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

Dolores Montgomery
697 Cielo Vista Dr.
Greenwood, IN 46143
Day Phone: (317) 923-1066
E-mail:
1- 5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 59:

Mark Duwe
2219 Westline Drive
Columbus, IN 47201
Day Phone: (812) 372-6839
E-mail: m.duwe@insightbb.com 
Website: http://www.markduwe.com/ 
1. Yes, state government needs can be met without any more tax and fee increases through at least June 30, 2005.
2. If a last-resort tax or fee increase becomes necessary to solve a problem, I would insist on a revenue-neutral, dollar-for-dollar decrease in another tax or fee.
3. I support the revenue-neutral approach of exempting gasoline sales from the sales tax and increasing the gasoline tax by another 5 cents. 
4. The inventory tax should be phased out over time as the economy improves without raising any other taxes.
5. Everyone needs property tax relief, not just those who will be affected by the recent court rulings; which should have been taken care of years ago. I am against any net tax increase. Indiana needs jobs. I would be in favor of a program that increase the availability of low interest loans for small businesses as well as cutting the red tape and some regulations required to run a small business in Indiana. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

David Yount
8275 Woodland Creek Drive
Columbus, IN 47201
Day Phone: (812) 379-4041
E-mail: H59@ai.org
1-2. Special session vote FOR several tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. 
3. Special session vote FOR a 20% gas tax increase (from 15 to 18 cents per gallon) effective 01/01/03. 
4. Special session vote FOR a phased-in shift of the inventory tax to (1) all other types of property through an increased property tax rate and (2) a tax on the income of individuals (in those counties choosing to do so) through the establishment or increase of a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT).
5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election Questionnaire. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election. 

State Representative District 60:

Jim Billingsley
8255 S. Fairfax Rd.
Bloomington, IN 47401
Evening Phone: (812) 824-7650
E-mail: jsbillin@indiana.edu
1. I believe Indiana state government needs can be met without any new tax or fee increases through at least 2005.  In fact, I would favor reducing state spending to 1998 levels, and then enacting a spending cap that prohibits spending increases greater than inflation and population growth.
2. Most definitely YES, if a last-resort tax or fee increase becomes necessary to solve a problem, I would insist on a revenue-neutral, dollar-for-dollar decrease in another tax or fee.
3. Yes, I support exempting gasoline sales from the sales tax and increasing the gasoline tax by another 5 cents because all gas taxes collected should be reserved for road and bridge improvements/maintenance.
4. A better way to eliminate the