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Indiana Home Page Taxpayer
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Voting Record 05/04/04
Candidate Questionnaire 11/05/02
Candidate Questionnaire 05/07/02
Candidate Questionnaire
(The Candidate Questionnaire for the Governor candidates is at the end of this web page.)
NOTE: Indiana General Assembly Candidates are listed below by District Number. You need your State Representative and State Senator District Numbers to locate candidates for the general election this November 2. 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, the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 4, 2004, Primary Election, the Candidate Questionnaire for the November 5, 2002 General Election, and the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 7, 2002, Primary Election), have been used to rate each of the Governor and General Assembly candidates in the November 2 general election as either Taxpayer Friendly, Uncertain, or Taxpayer UNfriendly.
Candidate Questionnaire for the November 2, 2004, General Election:
1. What will be your guiding principles for the 2005-2007 biennium budget? Specifically, what mix of spending cuts, tax increases, and/or reserve depletions will you support? (Background: see the Indiana State Finances web page at http://www.finplaneducation.net/indiana_cash_flow_data.htm for information on how total state expenditures exceed current revenues every year from 1999 through 2005).
2. What are your opinions regarding homeowner property taxes? Specifically, what would be a good outcome for the property tax replacement study commission currently studying the elimination of property taxes and alternative sources of revenue? Do you support the Watchdog Indiana senior and disabled individuals property tax deferral program (http://www.finplaneducation.net/property_tax_deferral_program.htm)? What is your position on a 2% annual homeowner property tax cap and how would you argue for, or against, those supporting a cap of 1% to 1.5% of the market value of homeowner property?
3. What is your position regarding the construction of an interstate from Indianapolis to Evansville? Specifically, do you favor tax increases and/or toll roads to help build any such interstate?
4. Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy? Do you have an E-mail address? Do you have a website?
Answers for the November 2, 2004, General Election Candidate Questionnaire:
KEY: Green = Taxpayer Friendly
Response/Candidate
Red
= Taxpayer UNfriendly Response/Candidate
Black
= Uncertain Response/Candidate
State Representative District 1:
Jerome (Jerry) Baffa (Uncertain)
910 Ridge Road
Munster, IN 46321
Phone: (219) 712-8480
Fax: (219) 836-1183
E-mail: jbaffa@earthlink.net
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.
Linda C. Lawson
(Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
29 Detroit St.
Hammond, IN 46320
Phone: (219) 937-0820
E-mail: H1@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r01/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the May
4, 2004 Primary Election, November
5, 2002, General Election, and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 2:
Earl L. Harris
(Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
4114 Butternut Street
East Chicago, IN 46312
Phone: (219) 398-4058
E-mail: H2@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r02/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: See the
Candidate
Questionnaires for the May
4, 2004 Primary Election, November
5, 2002, General Election, and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 3:
Carolyn Ballenger (Uncertain)
6440 Melton Rd.
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: (219) 763-3585
E-mail:
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.
Charlie Brown (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
9439 Lake Shore Dr.
Gary, IN 46403
Phone: (219) 938-6548
E-mail: H3@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r03/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: See the
Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
Willie L. Brown (Uncertain)
779 Polk Street
Gary, IN 46402
Phone: (219) 882-1219
E-mail:
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 4:
Ralph Donald Ayres (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
520 Park Avenue
Chesterton, IN 46304
Phone: (219) 926-3177
E-mail: H4@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r4/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
Barry D. Slegers (Uncertain)
P.O. Box 608
Kouts, IN 46347
Phone: (219) 916-3763
E-mail:
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 5:
Craig R. Fry
(Uncertain)
637 Bay View Dr.
Mishawaka, IN 46544
Phone: (219) 255-1923
E-mail: H5@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r05/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
Michael Reddy (Uncertain)
10807 Minniear Drive
Osceola, IN 46561
Phone: (574) 258-5555
Fax: (574) 258-9177
E-mail:
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 6:
B. Patrick Bauer
(Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
1307 Sunnymede Ave.
South Bend, IN 46615
Phone: (219) 234-4318
E-mail: H6@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r06/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the May
4, 2004 Primary Election, November
5, 2002, General Election, and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 7:
Joanna (Jo) Blacketor (Uncertain)
59701 Myrtle Road
South Bend, IN 46614
Phone: (574) 532-4841
E-mail: joblacketor@aol.com
Website: http://www.joblacketor.com/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget. I will carefully and
completely review the current budget. I support more local distribution of
Lottery (Build Indiana) funds and provide tighter oversight (accountability) on
these funds. Exclude “long-term care” from Medicaid programs (make this a
voluntary supplemental option)
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property Taxes. The ever-mounting property tax burden
requires that we reduce government spending. I will seek out the local
“assessment” review and the local inter-governmental summary as it relates
to the status to District 7 and its services. I will seek to improve the time
line for any future tax changes, developing a consistent more fluent time line
of implementation for residential taxpayers. It is time to review the
municipality bonds and provide taxpayers referendum opportunities regarding
where their property taxes are spent. I will seek to initiate a statewide review
of tax abatements and the impact on local property taxes and school funding.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. I support less Government/State
Control and more local control. Current issues that are of concern are
education, property taxes, business and economic development, healthcare,
criminal justice, election concerns, and constitutional concerns. These issues
and their focuses could change based on the ongoing legislative works in
progress. I am open and consider factual, data driven reasons that may be
contrary to my positions. My goal would be to make South Bend’s District 7 the
best place to live for all its citizens by providing high quality education,
high quality jobs, and a quality of life that is best in the Midwest.
Thomas S. Kromkowski (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
2508 Lincolnway West
South Bend, IN 46628
Phone: (219) 232-5626
E-mail: H7@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r07/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 8:
Ryan M. Dvorak (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
3714 Palomino Circle, Apt. 3A
South Bend, IN 46628
Phone: (574) 271-8006
E-mail: H8@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r08/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate Questionnaire for the November
5, 2002, General Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 9:
Gregory D. Kelver (Uncertain)
P.O. Box 222
Union Mills, IN 46382
Phone: (219) 324-4229
E-mail:
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. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the November
5, 2002, General Election.
Scott D. Pelath (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
1824 Manhattan Street
Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: (219) 878-9174
E-mail: H9@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r09/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 10:
Duane Cheney (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
2700 Tecumseh Street
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: (219) 762-8682
E-mail: H10@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r10/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 11:
Richard A. (Rick) Ryfa (Uncertain)
1021 E. 40th Place
Griffith, IN 46319
Phone: (630) 574-4884
E-mail: rryfa@techtemps.com
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.
Dan Stevenson (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
3117 Martha St.
Highland, IN 46322
Phone: (219) 922-9874
E-mail: H11@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r11/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 12:
John Aguilera
(Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
1311 Kosciusko Blvd.
East Chicago, IN 46312
Phone: (219) 398-4752
E-mail: H12@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r12/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the May
4, 2004 Primary Election, November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
Mark Brickman (Uncertain)
2927 Janet Place
Hammond, IN 46323
Phone: (219) 845-6327
E-mail: brick1569@juno.com
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget. Cut justice - end some of
the drug war against marijuana. Legalize hemp. Could cut 20-30% of the budget as
a Libertarian.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. Support 1% of market value. Fair across the board. Let the market decide.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. Support the highway - no
toll or tax increase.
4. Additional Comments. Clean up the water, stop adding several harmful
chemicals. Go to LP.org/Organization/IN or just LP.org.
Daniel N. Fagen (Uncertain)
2240 Hart St.
Dyer, IN 46311
Phone: (219) 864-0213
E-mail:
Website: www.votefagen.com
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 13:
Chester F. Dobis
(Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
6565 Marshall Court
Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: (219) 980-9046
E-mail: H13@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r13/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the May
4, 2004 Primary Election, November
5, 2002, General Election, and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
Joseph M. Hero (Uncertain)
11723 S. Oakridge Dr.
St. John, IN 46373
Phone: (219) 365-8714
E-mail:
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget. Cut the cost of prescription
medications. Cut the cost of a college education. Oppose any and all new taxes.
Cut insurance costs for individuals and business. Promote economic development
and new jobs. Support small business, manufacturing, and leading edge technology
incubators. No "special deals" for "special interest
people." Stop raiding teacher's pension funds and improve schools.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property Taxes. I have an eleven point Tax Relief
Legislation Plan to reduce property taxes and and stimulate economic development
in Lake County. (1) Legislation to use all Lake County casino money ($82
million) to cut the county tax component of your tax bill by 30%. Cities and
Towns presently without Casinos receive a pittance from Casino revenue ($4.5
million of the $82 million). (2) Legislation to have the State supply funding
for the Lake County welfare property tax component which will further
significantly reduce the County property tax component. Require the state cut
spending to fund this tax relief. (3) Legislation to cap taxes, cap the tax
levy, and cap government spending. Reduce local budgets and reduce the tax levy
by local government entities by 7% per year to shrink government spending. (4)
Limit and cap the tax increases on residential home owners in any one year. (5)
Cap property taxes to a fixed percent (GOAL 1 TO 1.5%) of assessed valuation.
(6) Legislation to allow filing retroactively for entitled exemptions and
appeals. (7) Legislation to provide adequate tax relief for senior citizens on a
fixed income. (8) Legislation to stop companies given tax breaks in HB 1858 from
outsourcing jobs. (9) Legislation for the consolidation of government services
and provide a fair minimum property tax and fair and equitable user and utility
rates to cut taxes. (10) Legislation and a Constitutional amendment to give the
State Attorney General jurisdiction to prosecute public corruption and vote
fraud anywhere in the state. Current public corruption scandals in Lake County
demonstrates the need for legislation to increase prosecution and increase
criminal penalties. (11) Provide a payment plan for taxpayers who are unable to
pay their tax bills on time.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. I favor no tax increases.
I favor a small amount of "seed" money to get the project going, but
require tax cuts to make up the amount.
4. Additional Comments. I am troubled by the tax burden
being placed on the working families of this district. The current
legislators in Indianapolis knew we were going to be hit hard by the property
tax reassessment and they did nothing about it. In fact, it wasn't until we, the
concerned citizens of this community, started asking questions that the
administration even began to act upon this important issue, all after the fact.
This is why it is critical we elect competent leaders for the State
Representative position. The time has come to put new leadership in charge at
the State House. We need a Representative who will stand up for Hoosier
families, not the special interest groups. I look forward to a spirited campaign
and earning your vote!
State Representative District 14:
Catherine Campbell (Uncertain)
578 Jefferson
Gary, IN 46402
Phone: (219) 882-5112
E-mail:
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.
Vernon G. Smith (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
P.O. Box M622
Gary, IN 46401
Phone: (219) 887-2046
E-mail: H14@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r14/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 15:
Bert Bell (Uncertain)
16007 Delmar Ct.
Lowell, IN 46356
Phone: (219) 696-5616 (home)
Phone: (219) 742-4249 (cell)
Phone: (219) 552-9550
E-mail: bertatproedge@aol.com
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget. My guiding principle on the
state budget is to freeze state spending until such
time as revenues exceed expenditures and the rainy day fund is
replenished. I do not support new taxes or any tax increase although I would
consider a revenue neutral restructuring. Specifically, I support an end to the
state tax on business inventories and equipment as I believe these are major
impediments to job growth and, in the case of the inventory tax, negate our
state's natural advantages in warehousing and distribution. If
elected, I will fight for a simpler tax structure that includes a revenue
neutral plan that includes elimination of estate taxes for individuals. I
will vote against spending increases and introduce legislation to require a
referendum on increases in local property tax rates.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property Taxes. The
recent uproar over Property Taxes has resulted in calls for replacing the tax
with new taxes. I believe a fair property tax is essential for citizens to
maintain local control over local needs and local spending. I also believe that
any new state taxes will result in increased state spending and loss of local
control to the state. For examples look no further than last years 20% sales tax
increase, an increase that was to reduce property taxes across the state. If
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. As stated in Question #1,
I believe our state has tremendous opportunity in distribution, warehousing and
trucking based on our location and existing infrastructure. I believe
construction of an Indianapolis to Evansville interstate would be a boon to this
segment of our economy, however funding is an obvious issue given our current
budget deficits. A toll road could be a viable option
or improvements of existing roads such as Interstate 70,
US 41 proposal championed by Kenn Gividen. I would not
support general tax increases for the purpose of funding an Evansville -
Indianapolis Interstate.
4. Additional Comments. Our state is facing the
most serious financial debacle in a decade. Our reserves have been depleted and
the budget has been balanced by withholding or delaying payments to our schools
and state agencies that need them. Our recent property tax system has created
outrage among taxpayers prompting a myriad of proposed fixes by our incumbent
politicians. Our state legislature’s response to this crisis was to increase
sales taxes by 20% yet few have seen the property tax relief promised in return
for this increase.
Lon P. Childress (Uncertain)
9549 West 159th Avenue
Lowell, IN 46356
Phone: (219) 696-0474
E-mail: lorichildress@sbc.net
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.
Donald J. Lehe (Taxpayer
Friendly)
P.O. Box 231
Brookston, IN 47923
Phone: (765) 563-3620
E-mail: H15@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r15/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate Questionnaire for the November
5, 2002, General Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 16:
Eric A. Gutwein (Taxpayer
Friendly)
710 West Winding Road
Rensselaer, IN 47978
Phone: (219) 866-5828
E-mail: H16@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r16/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 17:
Kevin F. Foley (Uncertain)
440 School St.
Culver, IN 46511
Phone: (574) 842-4543
E-mail:
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.
Steven Heim (Taxpayer
Friendly)
217 S. Ohio Street
Culver, IN 46511
Phone: (574) 772-0155
E-mail: H17@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r17/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
David A. McLiver (Uncertain)
824 N. Michigan
Plymouth, IN 46563
Phone: (574) 935-5088
E-mail: dmcliver@hotmail.com
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 18:
David A. Wolkins (Uncertain)
501 Pierceton Rd.
Winona Lake, IN 46590
Day Phone: (574) 269-2639
E-mail: H18@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r18/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 19:
Ron Cooper (Uncertain)
1435 West 94th Street
Crown Point, IN 46307
Phone: (219) 662-629-1439
E-mail:
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.
James A. (Jim) Cuffia (Taxpayer
Friendly)
P.O. Box 517
Crown Point, IN 46308
Phone: (219) 662-6096
E-mail: jacuffia@cuffiafordistrict19.org
Website: http://www.cuffiafordistrict19.org/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
Eliminate/reduce wasteful spending: eliminate corporate welfare; eliminate or
reduce nonessential government programs. Stop
all new taxes/tax increases: period; end of
sentence; nothing left to be said. Eliminate/reduce existing state taxes:
eliminate state portion of property taxes; eliminate, today, business inventory
tax; eliminate inheritance tax; eliminate insurance tax; eliminate alcohol tax;
eliminate "other" taxes; reduce state sales tax to five percent (5%);
reduce fines and penalties. Reduce state regulations: a huge cause of excess
state spending; eliminate unfunded mandates placed upon counties and local
governments. Protect lives. Restore lost liberties. Safeguard property rights:
stop abuse/misuse of eminent domain powers; eliminate/reduce raids on private
property via direct (property, estate, inventory) taxes; stop
raids on pension (TeRF, PERF, etc.) fund reserves.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. All (not just homeowner) property taxes are too high because county
governments, local governments, and school boards spend too much money and on
the wrong things. There are three (3) areas in which the state government can
relieve homeowner property taxes. First, eliminate the state portion of
property taxes. It is a very small percentage of property taxes and it is a
small percentage of state revenues. Therefore, it should be easy to lead the way
and eliminate the state portion of property taxes. Second, eliminate unfunded
mandates forced upon county and local governments. These add untold and hidden
costs to these government agencies while not necessarily providing desired
benefits. Third, reduce state spending and taxes to provide relief to property
tax payers. At over $3,000 per person, state government theft of even $500 per
person less would provide immense relief for Hoosier property tax payers. A good
outcome for the property tax replacement study commission would have been to
recommend cutting excessive state spending in order to put more money in the
pockets of Hoosier citizens and their guests. Additionally, they should
have recommended the elimination of unfunded state mandates forced upon the
counties and towns. Alas, it was not meant to be. In fact, the name of the
commission belies that such goals were probably not even discussed. Their
limited way of thinking only resorted in the "discovery" that to
replace property taxes, income tax must increase to 8%, sales tax increase to
13%, or some combination thereof. It is sad that they cannot even begin to
contemplate eliminating spending and unfunded mandates. As for the Watchdog
Indiana property tax deferral program, I am extremely leery when tax proposals
begin to single out classes of individuals for special treatment. These types of
proposals are exactly what we have now with just in a different class of citizen
receiving the benefit. I favor reduction of government spending on non-essential
programs to the point where taxes are not burdensome. The 2% annual homeowner
property tax cap is a farce. It does not "forgive" the uncollected
taxes, it merely displaces it to the remaining homeowners. The remaining
taxpayers must pick up the shortfall PLUS pay interest on the state loan that
covers the shortfall. Additionally, not all homeowners qualify. The ultimate
outcome of any proposed cap is that all taxpayers will eventually bump up
against the 2% cap. Then, like state sales tax that began at 0.5% in 1947(?) and
are now at 6%, the tax cap will be raised to 2.5%, then 3%, then 4%, and on and
on and on. Limiting the amount people pay is not the answer. Limiting the amount
that government TAKES is the answer.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. I am for
construction of such a limited-access highway if a (totally) private toll road
company funds, develops, and maintains the project. They must be willing to take
the risk of such an investment. From my study of the current interstate highway
system, I see little to no benefit to the country in establishing a new route.
Obviously, it aids those who travel to and from Evansville, but that is about
it. All major cities west, southwest, and south of Indianapolis have more direct
existing routs than to travel through Evansville. County and local governments
should decide and fund road improvements required for their jurisdictions. Under
no circumstances should taxes be raised upon anyone or anything to fund such a
project.
4. Additional Comments. Republicans control the Indiana Senate. Democrats
control the Indiana House. Therefore, BOTH parties are equally responsible for
ever-increasing government spending, regulations, debt, and taxes, not to
mention the continual assault on our liberties. This is why I decided to run an
an Independent candidate for Indiana State House of Representatives - District
19. It is time for a change. We must focus on excessive government spending.
When focusing on taxes, it becomes too easy to fall into the tax shell game trap
that has plagued us for as long as I can remember. Until we limit spending, the
governments will continue to steal more and more of out money in
ever-increasingly different and burdensome ways. If you require additional
information or clarification, please contact me at your earliest convenience at
219.662.6096.
Robert D. Kuzman
(Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
819 Savannah Drive
Crown Point, IN 46307
Phone: (219) 661-1044
E-mail: H19@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r19/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the
Candidate
Questionnaires for the May
4, 2004 Primary Election, November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 20:
Mary Kay Budak (Taxpayer
Friendly)
5144 N. Pawnee Tr.
LaPorte, IN 46350
Phone: (219) 879-4949
E-mail: H20@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r20/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
William (Bill) Schadowsky (Uncertain)
2364 S. 400 E.
LaPorte, IN 46350
Phone: (219) 369-1497
E-mail:
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.
Lynne
Spevak (Uncertain)
1001 Roberts Street
LaPorte, IN 46350
Phone: (219) 326-6808
E-mail:
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. Did not respond to the Candidate Questionnaire
for the May 4, 2004 Primary Election.
State Representative District 21:
Carl Kaser (Uncertain)
67601 Pine Road
North Liberty, IN 46554
Phone: (574) 656-4532
E-mail: carlkaser@aol.com
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.
Jackie Walorski (Uncertain)
20121 Patterson Rd.
Lakeville, IN 46536
Phone: (574) 993-0593
E-mail: bucharts@earthlink.net
Website: http://www.jackiewalorski.com
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 22:
William J. (Bill) Ruppel (Taxpayer
Friendly)
909 State Road 13 West
N. Manchester, IN 46962
Phone: (219) 982-7981
E-mail: H22@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r22/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 23:
William C. Friend
(Taxpayer Friendly)
3127 W 1500 N
Macy, IN 46951
Phone: (219) 382-3885
E-mail: H23@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r23/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the May 4, 2004 Primary
Election, November 5, 2002, General
Election and the May 7, 2002, Primary Election.
Also see the Legislative Voting Record.
State Representative District 24:
Richard W. (Rich) McClain (Uncertain)
2135 South Ridgeview Way
Logansport, IN 46947
Phone: (219) 652-2895
E-mail: H24@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r24/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
Gordon Southern (Uncertain)
7555 S. CR 800 E
Walton, IN 46994
Phone: (574) 626-2598
E-mail: gordon@worldkey.net
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget. I will support doing away
with any unneeded offices and reorganization of government for more efficiency.
I will insist on a balanced budget.
I might support short term stop gap measures, but in the long run we need to
live within our budget.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. I propose shifting away from the property tax completely and using income
and sales tax for revenue.
I believe property taxes are out of date, and that they are very unfair. I want
to do away with property taxes altogether.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. I'm not in favor of
toll roads. I prefer to pay for roads with money from excise taxes on fuel.
4. Additional Comments. I have a plan for promoting growth, reorganizing
government, lowering taxes, and providing insurance.
State Representative District 25:
Jeb Bardon (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
4351 Lafayette Road, Ste E
Indianapolis, IN 46254
Phone: (317) 924-9025
E-mail: H25@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r25/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
Dennis K. Foreman (Uncertain)
3520 Beeler
Indianapolis, IN 46224
Phone: (317) 299-8673
E-mail: DK4man@aol.com
1-2. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget
and Opinions on Homeowner Property Taxes. The method of collecting taxes isn't
the problem. All taxes are paid by people who create goods and services. Since
there has been a constant increase in cash flow for many years, the problem is
obviously in the amount of spending. It would take a very pressing emergency
before I'd support raising any tax. We have chaos in the property tax
segment because there was a radical change in collections. Eventually property
values and rents will adjust to the change. The elderly and disabled don't have
time to wait on the adjustment, so I wouldn't oppose some sort of relief for
them. This problem could be solved eventually by using the sale price of
the home for it's tax appraisal till the property is sold. This would eliminate
the penalty incurred by those who fix up properties, and as people retire they
too would have a stable tax burden. There wouldn't be a need for a cap with this
type approach.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. I haven't seen any studies
as to how the road will be financed. I wouldn't object
to a toll but I'd like to see some numbers indicating income
generation. The new interstate will cause a great deal of trauma no matter where
it goes. That trauma was endured by those whose land was taken to build
those roads already in existence. The next generation will experience the
prosperity that such an endeavor will bring to the southern part of the state.
That growth may well generate the income necessary to pay the costs of building
the road. For that reason, I believe in the road
following a new path, even if that path costs more money.
4. Additional Comments. I obviously have E-mail at dk4man@aol.com.
State Representative District 26:
Connie Basham (Taxpayer
Friendly)
1450 W. 500 S.
Lafayette, IN 47909
Phone: (765) 538-2403
E-mail: clbash@tctc.com
Website: www.conniebasham.org
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget. I
have pledged to my district voters that I will not
support any tax increase. I also have pledged that I will will help
in the effort to identify wasteful items in agency budgets (ALL
agencies) and work to eliminate those. Just as a business cannot spend more
money than it brings in, so should government operate in the same manner. The
state legislature owes it to Indiana citizens to operate responsibly and cut
spending, rather than heaping a greater load onto the backs of taxpayers. Let's
chip away at the deficit and STOP drawing from dedicated funds to "balance
the checkbook."
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property Taxes. This
is a big question! I have said I would be in favor of total elimination of
property tax, if we were able to devise a revenue-neutral formula for income and
sales taxes. In speaking with constituents,
the overwhelming majority would support such a move. I do support
a deferral program for seniors and the disabled. Until
assessment standards are in place in every county, and a firm method of
assessing value is determined, I am opposed to ANY increase in taxes. If we give
permission for a 2% annual cap, we'll most certainly SEE a 2% increase.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. While
I do believe an interstate extension from Indianapolis to Evansville would be
advantageous to the state and the entire region, it is
obvious Indiana cannot dedicate the billions of taxpayer dollars necessary (at
least at the present time, when we're basically bankrupt) to begin the project -
let alone complete it. If all units of government concur that we
cannot afford to wait until the state is out of debt before we begin work, then
yes, I would support a toll road. Many, many
roads and bridges are constructed around the nation and around the world, using
a toll-collecting procedure. Should Indiana be any different? With tolls,
as with sales taxes, the users are the ones who pay, without breaking the backs
of those who will never use the road.
4. Additional Comments. I am prepared
to challenge other legislators to participate in an extensive review of all
state agencies, to determine which ones are meeting the needs of our
citizens and which ones are not operating effectively and/or efficiently. I'm
convinced there is room for massive reform/reorganization of state
government. Again, we owe it to the taxpayers to protect their hard-earned
dollars and to guarantee a leaner, friendlier government. Obviously, a state
with lower taxes will welcome new business and industry and will ensure a
greater tax base, keeping taxes lower. As a two-term County Council member, I
have long been supportive of a gasoline tax, rather than a wheel tax. A wheel
tax is inherently unfair, and I have opposed it on three occasions
during my tenure. I would certainly be supportive of a
revenue-neutral shift of gasoline sales tax proceeds from the General Fund to
road improvements. I support school choice and the use of per-pupil
tax dollars moving with the child. My opponent is against school choice and
would support elimination of the Charter School Fund in order to fund full-day
kindergarten across the board. In addition, my opponent has advocated an
increase in taxes for cigarettes, alcohol and gasoline. He also supports a
graduated income tax, while I support a flat rate income tax. He supports
additional regulation on communications companies, while I support lesser
regulation (to enhance competition and ensure lower cost to the consumer). He
supports massive additional funding for education, and I advocate holding the
line on all expenditures until the state's budget is balanced, as it was in 1996
and '97, when Republicans were in control of the House.
Joe Micon (Uncertain)
6806 Armstrong Chapel Rd.
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Phone: (765) 423-2691
E-mail: jmicon@aol.com
Website: www.joemicon.com
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. Did not respond to
the Candidate Questionnaire for the
November 5, 2002, General
Election.
State Representative District 27:
Jeff Crites (Uncertain)
1017 Hawkins Graduate House
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Phone: (765) 513-0106
E-mail: crites@purdue.edu
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.
Sheila J. Klinker (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
633 Kossuth St.
Lafayette, IN 47905
Phone: (765) 742-1692
E-mail: H27@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r27/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 28:
Jeffrey A. Thompson (Taxpayer
Friendly)
6001 N. State Road 39
Lizton, IN 46149
Phone: (317) 994-6239
E-mail: H28@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r28/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
Only as a last resort would I be inclined to support tax increases. I am
reluctant to use retirement funds again for current needs. State spending should
be held flat and maybe some areas could be cut. Record: Voted
AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2.
Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. I would like to find a way to move toward eliminating or significantly
reducing the property tax by replacing it with a system based on the ability to
pay. I am considering replacement revenue sources such
as sales tax, income tax, and fee increases. I will author
a bill during the next General Assembly session for the retired and disabled
individuals property tax deferral program. I am opposed to property
tax caps. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. I want an interstate route
to be chosen that will maximize the use of taxpayer dollars to create economic
development. I do not favor tax increases to build the
interstate and am undecided regarding the use of tolls.
4. Additional Comments. The thoughts and views
expressed above sometimes conflict when considering multi-issue bills, making
final decisions on votes complicated. If you have any concerns or questions,
please feel free to call me at (317) 994-6239. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 29:
Kathy Kreag Richardson (Taxpayer
Friendly)
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. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 30:
Ron Herrell (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
5100 N. 50 East
Kokomo, IN 46901
Phone: (765) 457-8842
E-mail: H30@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r30/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
John Smith
(Uncertain)
1910 Valerie Court
Kokomo, IN 46902
Phone: (765) 452-0044
E-mail: johnesmith@prodigy.net
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 31:
Timothy W. Harris (Taxpayer
Friendly)
P.O. Box 237
Marion, IN 46952
Phone: (765) 668-8991
E-mail: timharris63@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.timharrisforindiana.com
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget. I will
not support reserve depletions that take money from pension funds,
etc. I believe state agencies have become too big and will
support spending cuts. Allowing taxpayers to keep more of their money
will cause economic growth.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property Taxes. I believe we should
eliminate property taxes in Indiana. Property tax stalls development. I like
the proposed tax deferral program provided the budget will allow it.
The fact of the matter is, if we allow Hoosier taxpayers to keep more of their
money, tax revenues will increase and we will cause economic growth. I would
support either property tax cap, the lower the better.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. I support
construction of the interstate, especially for economic development
purposes. I would not favor a tax increase.
I would consider a toll road. I would need
to look more closely at the budget.
4. Additional Comments. I pledge to you, that if elected, I will work hard on
tax restructuring and the elimination of property tax. We can become a tax and
policy-friendly state which will attract new business development. This will
mean more jobs for your friends as well as mine in Blackford and Grant Counties.
I have enjoyed serving our community through various boards and local government
positions. These leadership experiences have prepared me well to represent you
in the Indiana General Assembly.
Larry R. Hile (Uncertain)
2521 N 100W
Hartford City, IN 47348
Phone: (765) 348-1434
E-mail: lhile@netusa1.net
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 32:
P. Eric Turner
(Taxpayer
Friendly)
5541 S. Harmon St.
Marion, IN 46953
Phone: (765) 677-8380
E-mail: H32@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r32/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the May
4, 2004 Primary Election, November
5, 2002, General Election, and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
Steve Wolfe (Uncertain)
139 E. Third Street
Marion, IN 46952
Phone: (765) 668-7155
E-mail:
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 33:
Bill
J. Davis (Uncertain)
210 Williamson Drive
Portland, IN 47371
Phone: (260) 726-5203
E-mail: lpi@jayco.net
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. See the Candidate
Questionnaire for the May 4, 2004 Primary Election,
Ron Liggett (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
7483 South 1000 West
Redkey, IN 47373
Phone: (765) 369-2402
E-mail: H33@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r33/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 34:
R. Tiny Adams (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
2105 N. Walnut St.
Muncie, IN 47303
Phone: (765) 288-7622
E-mail: H34@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r34/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the
Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
Leon Dixon (Taxpayer
Friendly)
123 N. High St., Apt. #301
Muncie, IN 47305
Phone:
E-mail: ldixon2129@aol.com
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget. I do not accept the new base
level of spending established by legislatures who have no knowledge of balanced
budgets (spending plans). I am much more inclined
to review spending plans trimming them to match revenues.
The bedrock principle is, "How would this affect Mrs. Crossgrave (my 4th
grade teacher) who lives modestly in a small house on South Walnut Street in
Muncie on her fixed income from her teacher's pension plan, Social Security, and
likely modest savings. (She has been long dead but one does not forget one's
good teachers).
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property Taxes. I don't like homeowner property
taxes that are noticed. Indiana property taxes are too high, and they are
unfair. They have also long been unconstitutional on account of the political
processes involved in them. The current and past Administrations have been
incompetent on this matter and neither chamber of the Legislature has much to be
proud of with regard to promptly meeting their duty. I am not aware of
their actual work product but doubt very much if they will do anything at all
about the uncontrolled spending that is our actual problem. The 1851
Constitution makers would likely be astounded that their State now spends nearly
60% of its revenues on what is called, "education". The Libertarian
position favors the use of private enterprise. Hillsdale College's Imprimus
publication has an interesting article describing how New Zealand took a fresh
look and it describes the success they have enjoyed. Tinkering around the edges
of a structural deficit won't be sufficient to stop those who desire to consume
the property of others. I would favor the Indiana House
Ways and Means Committee giving the senior and disabled individuals property tax
deferral program a hearing so as to learn more, but caution that any
expansion of government always leads to increased spending and any intervention
always has unknown consequences, often adverse. What does this program do to
restrain those who wish to consume the property of others? As to caps, we
have had them in the past and the spenders have always found a way around them.
Spending, in Indiana, is driven by bond lawyers, teacher's unions, and those who
profit from above market wages during construction. The effort wasted in
devising caps would be better spent examining just how one could reduce spending
while maintaining essential services. Take the cost out of things as
businesses do. For instance, can we economically afford No-Fault Divorce?
Can we afford an ISTEP test that shows no P? (progress) or exit exams for high
school seniors that are actually set at dumbed down 9th grade levels? Who are we
kidding about these costs?
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. I would be willing to hold
a hearing on the proposed interstate highway but I see
no need for it at this time. My thinking is that the State is closer
to $2.5 Billions in the red and when you are that deep you ought to stop
digging. What is essential to Indiana about this road? How does spending
reduce spending? What will the maintenance costs be?
4. Additional Comments. This election is between a
fiscal conservative democrat and a liberally spending democrat. There is no
Republican candidate because the district is gerrymandered so that only a
democrat can win it. Registered D's amount to 6,300, R's 3,500, I's 4,000. The
incumbent's record is one of property owner abuse. He, like the newspaper that
endorses him is in favor of nearly any and all tax increases. He is proposing
further tax increases on those who have elected him in the past. He is firmly
entrenched into the growing of the State at the expense of its citizens. Voters
in HD #34 will have a clear choice and Independent voters an opportunity to vote
for a fairly independent candidate who will represent them.
State Representative District 35:
L. Jack Lutz (Taxpayer
Friendly)
5070 Stonespring Way
Anderson, IN 46012
Phone: (765) 378-0476
E-mail: H36@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r36/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
Kent
T. Saunders (Uncertain)
2229 Impala Drive
Anderson, IN 46012
Phone: (765) 641-4188
E-mail: kentsaunders2004@aol.com
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. Did not respond to the Candidate Questionnaire
for the May 4, 2004 Primary Election.
State Representative District 36:
Terri Jo Austin (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
1030 W. Riverview Drive
Anderson, IN 46011
Phone: (765) 644-2831
E-mail: H36@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r36/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate Questionnaire for the November
5, 2002, General Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
Ronald B. Carrell (Taxpayer
Friendly)
2208 Edgemont Way
Anderson, IN 46011
Phone: (765) 278-6012
E-mail: ron@roncarrell.com
Website: http://www.roncarrell.com
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
The primary guiding principle for the 2005-2007 budget is to take common sense
into the line item analysis. We must first begin with estimated state revenues
for 2005-2007. At that point we can begin to prioritize state expenditures while
looking for ways to cut costs and spend taxpayer money in an intelligent
fashion. In creating the list of expenditures we must take every step to make
sure that unused tax dollars are returned to hard working Hoosier families in
the form of tax relief, tax credits, and overall reduction in tax rates. The job
of the State Legislature is to create a lean and efficient governmental budget
allowing for what is needed and returning what is not.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. Indiana state property taxes are not only unfair, they are debilitating
to hard working tax payers. The recent restructuring has only caused confusion
and worsened the problem. The state legislature needs to either eliminate the
property tax for primary homeowners or offer a fair alternative to allow persons
of lower or fixed income to have significantly reduced or eliminated property
tax burdens. I would support studies for more fair forms of revenue and the
elimination of the current property tax system. In response to the 2% cap on
property tax I would support such a bill but would push harder for a complete
elimination and search for a new source of revenue.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. At this time the state
needs to focus current spending on becoming fiscally responsible and being able
to pay for projects that are current. I feel that the I-69 project will bring
revenue to state government but the timing is not right. With the Toll tax
requirement on I-80 and I-90 still being enforced, local municipalities having
to turn to the Bond Bank multiple times in the last few years, and current and
past budget deficits Indiana has more to focus on than building an extension to
I-69. Let's get our ducks in a row, our budget
balanced, and money in the bank to pay for I-69 before we commit to such an
expensive project.
4. Additional Comments.
State Representative District 37:
Doug Edge (Taxpayer
Friendly)
208 E. 600 S
Anderson, IN 46013
Phone: (765) 617-0224
E-mail: doug@gorainmakers.com
Website: http://www.dougedge.org/pages/1/index.htm
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
A guiding principle will be to establish legislation designed to stimulate job
growth and make sure Hoosiers’ hard-earned tax dollars are used efficiently
and effectively by state government. One key proposal is the 99 percent spending
cap which would limit appropriations to 99
percent of expected revenue. I believe reform
is needed in every state agency. This
reform needs to be focused on cutting out layers of wasteful spending and
streamlining operations to save taxpayer dollars.
I oppose tax increases and support tax credit programs.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. The Indiana
state property taxes code needs to be reformed or possibly eliminated. The
current code is debilitating to hard working taxpayers and those living on fixed
income. The recent restructuring has only caused confusion and worsened the
issue. I would support studies for less dependence on property tax revenue and
the elimination of the current property tax system. I do support
the Watchdog Indiana senior and disabled individuals property tax deferral
program.
In response to the 2% cap on property tax I would support such a bill but
would pursue a plan for a complete elimination and search for a new tax revenue
structure in our state.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. I
feel the construction of an interstate from Indianapolis to Evansville is a
worthwhile project. However, I do
not support tax increases or a toll road
to help build it. I feel we need
to take care of our current fiscal problems before committing to this project.
I also believe we need to work harder to receive federal dollars in our
state to help free up funds for projects like this.
4. Additional Comments.
Scott E. Reske (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
910 S. Broadway St.
Pendleton, IN 46064-9570
Phone: (765) 778-2019
E-mail: H37@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r37/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 38:
James R. (Jim) Buck (Taxpayer
Friendly)
4407 McKibben Dr.
Kokomo, IN 46902
Phone: (765) 453-9216
E-mail: H38@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r38/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 39:
Alvin E. (Rusty) Skoog, Jr. (Uncertain)
5764 Coopers Hawk Drive
Carmel, IN 46033
Phone: (317) 941-3141
E-mail:
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.
Gerald R. (Jerry) Torr (Taxpayer
Friendly)
5049 Huntington Dr.
Carmel, IN 46033
Phone: (317) 686-6806
E-mail: H39@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r39/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires
for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 40:
Ray Nowosielski (Uncertain)
1060 North Capitol Avenue, C310
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 423-0960
E-mail: Info@BandedArtists.com
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. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the November
5, 2002, General Election.
Matthew D. (Matt) Whetstone (Uncertain)
P.O. Box 290
Brownsburg, IN 46112
Phone: (317) 852-5463
E-mail: H40@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r40/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 41:
Timothy (Tim) Brown (Taxpayer
Friendly)
P.O. Box 861
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Phone: (765) 362-7024
E-mail: H41@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r41/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
Raymond M. Kirtley (Uncertain)
211 South Grant Avenue
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Phone: (765) 362-3493
E-mail:
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 42:
F. Dale Grubb (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
P.O. Box 9
Covington, IN 47932
Phone: (765) 793-3648
E-mail: H42@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r42/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
Patti Smith
(Uncertain)
601 W. 11th St.
Veedersburg, IN 47987
Phone: (765) 793-2243
E-mail:
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. Did not respond
to the Candidate Questionnaires for the November 5, 2002, General
Election and the May 7, 2002, Primary Election.
State Representative District 43:
Clyde Kersey (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
8057 E. 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. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the
Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 44:
Andrew
P. Thomas (Taxpayer
Friendly)
33 W. National Ave.
Brazil, IN 47834
Phone: (765) 653-0037
E-mail: H44@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r44/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May
4, 2004, Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record. Did not respond to the November 5, 2002, General
Election and May 7, 2002, Primary Election
Candidate Questionnaires.
Eric A. Wolfe (Uncertain)
1035 Southgate Drive
Brazil, IN 47834
Phone: (812) 605-0475
E-mail:
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 45:
Bruce A. Borders (Uncertain)
R.R. 1, Box 174B
Jasonville, IN 47438
Phone: (812) 665-9318
E-mail:
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. Did not respond to the Candidate
Questionnaire for the November 5, 2002, General
Election. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May
7, 2002, Primary Election.
Alan B. Chowning (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
7836 W. County Road 50 N
Sullivan, IN 47882
Day Phone: (812) 382-4235
E-mail: H45@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r45/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
Did not respond to the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. See the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 46:
R. Brooks LaPlante (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
7600 S. Williamsburg St.
Terre Haute, IN 47802
Phone: (812) 299-8750
E-mail: H46@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r46/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: See the Candidate
Questionnaire for the November
5, 2002, General Election. See the Legislative
Voting Record.
Vern Tincher (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
5767 South Ernest Street
Terre Haute, IN 47802
Phone: (812) 894-2750
E-mail:
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. See the
Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election.
State Representative District 47:
Ralph M. Foley
(Taxpayer Friendly)
P.O. Box 1435
Martinsville, IN 46151
Phone: (317) 342-8474
E-mail: H47@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r47/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the May
4, 2004, Primary Election, November 5, 2002, General
Election, and the May 7, 2002, Primary Election.
Also see the Legislative Voting Record.
State Representative District 48:
Timothy Neese (Taxpayer
Friendly)
203 N. Ward St.
Elkhart, IN 46514
Phone: (574) 293-3894
E-mail: H48@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r48/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
Did not respond to the Candidate Questionnaires for November 5, 2002, General
Election and the May 7, 2002, Primary Election.
See the Legislative Voting Record.
State Representative District 49:
John D. Ulmer (Uncertain)
130 North Main St.
Goshen, IN 46526-0575
Phone: (219) 533-1171
E-mail: H49@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r49/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 50:
Daniel J. (Dan) Leonard (Taxpayer
Friendly)
6274 N. Goshen Rd.
Huntington, IN 46750
Phone: (260) 356-8204
E-mail: H50@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r50/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
Did not respond to the Candidate Questionnaires for November 5, 2002, General
Election and the May 7, 2002, Primary Election.
See the Legislative Voting Record.
Joe Wilson (Uncertain)
1145 Byron Street
Huntington, IN 46750
Phone: (260) 358-9233
E-mail:
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 51:
Richard A. (Dick) Dodge (Uncertain)
555 W. Parkway Drive
Pleasant Lake, IN 46779
Phone: (260) 475-5585
E-mail: H51@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r51/
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.
James B. Mason (Uncertain)
301 Hunters Ridge
Auburn, IN 46706
Phone: (260) 925-4426
E-mail:
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 52:
John T. DeLucenay (Uncertain)
P.O. Box 51
Avilla, IN 46710
Phone: (260) 343-8951
E-mail:
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.
Marlin A. Stutzman (Taxpayer
Friendly)
0310 W 700 N
Howe, IN 46746
Phone: (260) 562-3303
E-mail: H52@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r52/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
Did not respond to the Candidate Questionnaires for November 5, 2002, General
Election and the May 7, 2002, Primary Election.
See the Legislative Voting Record.
State Representative District 53:
Kim J. Brand (Taxpayer
Friendly)
445 N. Pennsylvania St., Suite 600
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 833-3000
E-mail: kim@kimbrand.com
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
Message to the legislature: Hold the line on
spending. Sorry, you just can't have any more
money. Just figure it out. No tax increases.
Bring spending back in line with population growth. Fight the federal government
on unfunded mandates. Kick and scream for our share of revenue sharing. Tell the
universities to suck it in. Tell schools the construction party is over. Save
money on prisons by early release of non-violent offenders. Fund public safety
prudently and anticipate it won't be enough - keep a good credit rating. Compete
for and win economic development investments. Accelerate investments in
e-government to cut government head count. Stay firm on welfare to work. Maintain
investments in infrastructure - partner with private interests where necessary -
no free rides. (If businesses can't predict the future - neither can we.) Experiment
with health care alternatives - notably: medical savings accounts. I favor
putting people in charge of their health care by funding heath savings accounts
for the poor. Let them manage the money and we'll get a better deal.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. Homeowner property taxes are rent charged by the state for the privilege
of owning property in the state. The largest portion of property tax revenues go
to fund schools. It makes sense to address property taxes both on the income and
expense side. We need to get a better deal than we're getting from schools. I
favor vouchers and cross district choice. Indiana ranks higher than 36 other
states in the amount of property taxes as a percent of income (according to
thestarpress.com editorial I found) - we need to do better. We need to be near
the bottom on that list. A good outcome for the property tax replacement study
commission would be to settle on a property tax rate that would remain steady
over a planning horizon of 10+ years and transition
to a system which relies more on sales taxes
(yet remains competitive with regional sales tax rates), is tied to market value
with adjustments made upon the sale of the property, and provides incentives for
economic development - tied to strict penalties for lack of performance. I strongly
agree with the proposal for a property tax deferral program
- give older Hoosiers a break. They've probably spent most of their income
producing years here paying taxes, raised their kids here (who also pay taxes),
and don't need to be choosing between paying taxes and buying groceries or
medicine. As for a 1%, 1.5% or 2% cap - I don't have a clue. Perhaps it can be a
sliding scale by value? Sorry, I'm just not well versed on the issue.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. I'd prefer
a toll road. That seems to work well in Chicago and elsewhere. It
gives us a chance to get the money back and do it right by not quibbling about
the budget. I'm against the new terrain plan
favored by INDOT. My concern is the displacement of existing business along
US41...however, with appropriate compensation, this should turn out to be a
winner for most of them.
4. Additional Comments. I am a libertarian running against a republican
in district 53, a predominantly republican district. I have received as much as
17% of the vote in the last two cycles and hope to do better this time. So far,
I've spent $1500 this year. Prior to that, the most I spent was $130 for a fine
imposed by the Indiana Election Commission for failing to report promptly that I
didn't spend anything. I'm pretty annoyed with the state's budget, the
wrongheaded priorities, the neglect of our constitution, the
stacked-deck/gerrymandered districts, federal dominance of local issues, and
being asked all the time why people should vote for me if I don't have a chance
of winning. I think it's time the voters of district 53 sent a representative to
the state house that didn't want to be there. Having an "attitude"
will be much more compatible with saving the taxpayers' money, staying out of
their personal business, repealing stupid laws that don't work, and shrinking
government to what it is supposed to be. I really admire the energy and
commitment of Watchdog Indiana to unraveling the Gordian knot which the state
budget has become. The intellectual stimulation of getting questionnaires from
so many passionate interests keeps me motivated. This stuff really matters. I
wish more voters ran for office to see how important these issues are and how
badly flawed many government policies and programs are. Let me discuss some
philosophical positions which may lack details but give you some confidence that
I would be responsible to the state's constitution, fiscal prudence, and
political reality. We can't change state government overnight. But nudged in the
right direction, this state can do very well over the long term. In my business
(technology consulting) my most valuable talent is being able to "figure it
out" based on science, training, and intuition. I think the same skill set
would do me well in the state house. I promised my friends I'd have a web site
up by October 1st (but look for it by 10/4 for sure :).
Did not respond to the Candidate Questionnaires for November 5, 2002, General
Election and the May 7, 2002, Primary Election.
Robert W. (Bob) Cherry (Taxpayer
Friendly)
3118 E 100 S
Greenfield, IN 46140
Phone: (317) 462-0619
E-mail: H53@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r53/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the May 4, 2004, Primary
Election, November
5, 2002, General Election, and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 54:
Gayle Bond (Uncertain)
200 East Parkway Drive
Hargerstown, IN 47346
Phone: (765) 993-0699
E-mail: grbond@insightbb.com
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.
Alan Barry Cramer (Uncertain)
P.O. Box 2448
Richmond, IN 47375
Phone: (765) 966-4458
E-mail: cramer.mediation@earthlink.net
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.
Thomas E. (Tom) Saunders (Taxpayer
Friendly)
106 North First St.
Lewisville, IN 47352
Phone: (765) 987-7572
E-mail: H54@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r54/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
Christopher Surber (Uncertain)
650 S CR 600 E
New Castle, IN 47362
Phone: (765) 332-2950
E-mail: ccsurber@kiva.net
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. See the Candidate
Questionnaire for the May 4, 2004, Primary Election.
State Representative District 55:
Robert Hoffman (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
204 W. Everton Rd.
Connersville, IN 47331
Phone: (765) 825-5728
E-mail: H55@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r55/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
John Marcum (Uncertain)
304 N. Market St.
Liberty, IN 47353
Phone: (765) 458-7459
E-mail:
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.
Jay McGlothen (Uncertain)
4851 S. St. R. 1
Connersville, IN 47331
Phone: (765) 858-5691
E-mail:
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 56:
Jon Bell (Uncertain)
3463 S. County Road 600 E.
New Castle, IN 47362
Phone: (765) 730-8819
E-mail:
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.
Phillip Pflum
(Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
5757 Sarver Road
Milton, IN 47357
Phone: (765) 478-3817
E-mail: H56@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r56/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaire for the May 4, 2004, Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record. Did not respond to the November
5, 2002, General Election and May
7, 2002, Primary Election Candidate Questionnaires.
Ed
Yanos (Taxpayer
Friendly)
8839 S. Co. Rd. 675E
Cambridge City, IN 47327
Phone:(765) 478-5687
E-mail: yanos@skyenet.net
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. See the Candidate
Questionnaire for the May 4, 2004, Primary Election.
State Representative District 57:
Luke Messer (Taxpayer
Friendly)
345 West Broadway Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176-1001
Phone: (317) 964-5028
E-mail: H57@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r57/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget. Simply
put, we have to stop the recent
trend of spending more money than we are taking in.
I
would support the 99% spending limitation proposed by the House Republican
caucus. I will fight to prevent
tax increases
during the next legislative session. Like
most Hoosier families, we need
to leave within our means.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. I would like to see
property taxes eliminated in the long run. In the near term, that will be a very
difficult goal to achieve. I
support the deferral program.
In principle I support the 2% annual homeowner property tax cap, undecided on a
1% or 1.5% cap
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. In
general, I support the need to build the
road. I think that the
idea of a user fee is fairer than any other tax increase proposal, however I
would like to see us exhaust our opportunities for federal funding, before
considering such proposals.
4. Additional Comments. Record: See the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 58:
Woody Burton (Taxpayer
Friendly)
147 Monticello Dr.
Greenwood, IN 46142
Phone: (317) 881-0400
E-mail: H58@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r58/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
Greg Turley (Uncertain)
328 Lake Ridge Lane
Greenwood, IN 46142
Phone: (317) 889-9315
E-mail: greg@gregturley.com
Website: www.gregturley.com
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. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May 4, 2004 Primary Election.
State Representative District 59:
David Yount (Uncertain)
8275 Woodland Creek Drive
Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: (812) 342-7775
E-mail: H59@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r59/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 60:
Paul Hager (Uncertain)
4475 N. Benton Ct.
Bloomington, IN 47408
Phone: (812) 854-4888
E-mail: paulhager@paulhager2004.com
Website: http://www.paulhager2004.com/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget. I have
signed the Americans for Tax Reform Pledge that I will
not vote to raise taxes. See my website: http://www.paulhager2004.com/,
click on the "Press Releases" button for more information. I will not
vote for expenditures that are not matched by cuts.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. Phase out the property tax. I'll support current deferrals and caps.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. I believe that I-69 will
be good for business in Bloomington and that it will also benefit the Crane
Naval Surface Warfare Center, which is a major employer in the area. Indiana is
a net donor state in federal highway dollars, which end up funding freeways in
California and projects like the "Big Dig" in Massachusetts. I think
it's time to start getting some of those dollars back here in Indiana. The feds
will be paying 80% of the cost and the state will pick up the balance. I will
strongly oppose raising Indiana taxes to pay for the project. Generally
speaking, I'd prefer toll roads.
4. Additional Comments. Please look at my press releases at http://www.paulhager2004.com/page_2.htm.
Also, please visit the
"Campaign Blog" -- my campaign web log at http://www.paulhager2004.com/voice/.
One of the issues I'm pushing is reforming the Family and Social Services
Administration (FSSA). The FSSA is a corrupt, bloated, and dangerously
inefficient bureaucracy and the proposal to "reform" it for $212
million from the Governor is just throwing money away. My proposals would
restore parental rights, greatly reduce the Child Protective Services caseload,
and cut down on the high
incidence of children removed from their families on dubious claims of
abuse/neglect. This will save millions of dollars. Please contact me at the paulhager@paulhager2004.com
address if you have any questions. See the Candidate
Questionnaire for the May 4, 2004, Primary Election.
Peggy Welch (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
2802 St. Remy Circle
Bloomington, IN 47401
Phone: (812) 323-7978
E-mail: H60@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r60/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the May
4, 2004, Primary Election, November
5, 2002, General Election, and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 61:
Nicholas Blesch (Uncertain)
881 Wandbridge Dr.
Bloomington, IN 47408
Phone: (812) 455-1492
E-mail: nblesch@indiana.edu
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget. I support massive spending
cuts in nearly every facet of the state government. Cutting out unnecessary
levels of bureaucracy and getting the government out of projects it has proven
it cannot handle will allow for significant tax cuts. I cannot
forsee any circumstances in which I would increase any taxes.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property Taxes. I believe property taxes should be
eliminated. Significant decreases in government spending would allow this to
occur. Tax caps seem unlikely and ineffective at this point, as the state
is already spending more money than it takes in. The property tax deferral is a
step in the right direction, but the simple fact remains that the tax places an
undue burden on all Indiana homeowners and businesses.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. I am opposed
to new terrain I-69. The alternate route (I-70/Highway 41) would be
just as effective and would save at least a billion dollars. Tolls
would be fine, but only if the charging of tolls meant that there
would not be a tax increase as well. There is no reason for people to pay taxes
to fund the building of I-69 and then be forced to pay again every time they
drive on it.
4. Additional Comments. Please feel free to contact me via email at nblesch@indiana.edu if
you have any questions.
Matt Pierce
(Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
4321 Wembley Ct.
Bloomington, IN 47408
Phone: (812) 524-8744
E-mail: H61@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r61/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaire for the May 4, 2004, Primary Election.
Also see the Legislative
Voting Record. Did not respond to the November 5, 2002, General Election
Candidate Questionnaire.
State Representative District 62:
Janie
Craig Chenault (Taxpayer
Friendly)
150 Meridian Street
Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: (812) 279-3123
E-mail: janie.chenault@insightbb.com
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. See the Candidate
Questionnaire for the May 4, 2004, Primary Election.
Jerry L. Denbo
(Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
1271 Clay St.
French Lick, IN 47432
Phone: (812) 936-2483
E-mail: H62@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r62/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the May
4, 2004, Primary Election, November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 63:
Dave Crooks
(Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
1205 Winbrook Dr.
Washington, IN 47501
Phone: (812) 254-5173
E-mail: H63@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r63/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. Favors
the extension of Interstate 69 along a direct
route from Indianapolis to Evansville through southwest Indiana.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the May
4, 2004, Primary Election, November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
Paul McFeaters (Uncertain)
P.O. Box 360
Loogootee, IN 47553
Phone: (812) 482-2608
E-mail:
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 64:
John Gregory Frenz (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
2199 N. Lincoln Ln.
Vincennes, IN 47591
Day Phone: (812) 882-4519
E-mail: H64@ai.org or frenz@charter.net
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r64/
Website: http://www.johnfrenz.org/pages/735344/index.htm
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
Troy Woodruff (Uncertain)
P.O. Box 815
Vincennes, IN 47591
Phone: (812) 385-3279
E-mail: troywoodruff@charter.net
Website: www.troywoodruff.com
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget. I will
support whatever cuts are necessary to balance the budget. I do
not believe in any tax increases.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property Taxes. My goal is to eliminate property taxes.
I would support any bill that reduces the states reliance on this outdated
system of taxing its citizens.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. No tax increases to build
it. I do support building it.
4. Additional Comments. www.troywoodruff.com
State Representative District 65:
Kent B. Van Cleave (Uncertain)
617 Haynes Road
Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: (812) 325-8345
E-mail: kvc@tima.com
Website: http://kentvancleave.com/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget. I support outright
ELIMINATION of property, inventory, income, use, and sales taxes. And any other
taxes the statist slavers might want to impose. Voluntary support is the ONLY
legitimate basis for funding public programs. So, if elected, I won't be
supporting tax REDUCTION schemes. I can't in good conscience advocate that
the state steal 10% less from its subjects; I can only insist that the state MAY
NOT STEAL from us. Thus, my primary influence in the House would be to embarrass
the Republican and Democrat slavers into recognizing that that's exactly
what they are, and (1) insisting that they free the slaves, plus (2)
IF they insist on being slavers, at least stop hurting the slaves so much (by
cutting their taxes, etc.).
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. Taxation is extortion -- telling people you'll ruin their lives if they
don't pony up for the programs you want to implement. NO taxes are justifiable,
and I won't accept ANY level of taxation as legitimate.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. Taxation is out of the
question as far as I'm concerned. Because the entire I-69 debate is predicated
on existing notions of taxation and government control, this is going to be a
VERY messy issue. Toll roads are a very good approach
to funding PRIVATE roads, and they may be a short-term solution for GOVERNMENT
roads, as well.
4. Additional Comments. I'm definitely compassionate and fiscally
conservative, but I'm ANYTHING but results-oriented ... and, as a philosopher
who never lets such points slip by his students (or anyone else), I want to
tell you why. Imagine you're playing a game of chess. What's your goal? To win,
right? So ... does it make sense that you should lobby to adjust the rules of
the game to match your "results orientation," thereby improving your
chances of winning? Hardly. The rules are what maintain an even playing field.
The game is supposed to be won on the basis of your ability and how you deploy
it. Life is like that, too. The very best we can do when it comes to
establishing rules for human interaction is to make sure that people can reap
the rewards of their own ability and work. Rules that bias the results are the
essence of unfairness, and I think also diminish the results for everyone across
the board. Probably the foremost examples of this in today's politics are
affirmative action and the minimum wage. By trying to pre-ordain the results,
such laws end up undermining the health of society and our economy. You'll never
find a more taxpayer friendly candidate than me ... unless it's another
Libertarian. We believe that "taxpayer" is just a euphemism for
"slave." While we don't deny that everyone needs to pay for the
services and goods he receives (assuming he asked for them), we are absolutely
certain that most folks don't ASK for the vast array of stuff our government
provides these days -- at least not FROM government. Responsible adult Americans
can decide for themselves what they want to contribute to the various goods and
services they desire ... either individually or in voluntary cooperation with
one another. They don't need some bureaucrat holding a gun to their heads and
saying, "Listen, if you don't get with the program and contribute your
'fair share' to the project we've decided is important, we'll ruin (or take)
your life." I'd sincerely appreciate your support -- especially
endorsements, letters to the media, and emails to voters. I'm not prepared to
accept monetary contributions, since I plan to run a $0 budget for this campaign
and avoid the meddlesome state campaign finance reporting requirements. Of
course, you are entitled to spend whatever you like (subject, of course, to the
restrictions imposed by your masters in government -- or in defiance of them) on
supporting my candidacy. I sincerely hope I don't win this election, because
that would put me in the company of dozens of people who think their purpose in
life is to run the lives of others. Talk about sick! Want to put me in Hell?
Just vote for me! ;-) So why am I running? Several reasons. First, I want
to take advantage of the opportunity the electoral process provides to spread
the libertarian message of freedom and self-responsibility. Second, I want to
give voters a chance to say NO (for once) to the trend in American government
away from the ideals of our Founding Fathers. To say NO to slavery. To deny
excuses for failure based on what OTHER people wouldn't provide. Third, I have a
rare opportunity to inject some responsibility into my opponent, Eric Koch. I'm
told he's among the most libertarian members of the House, and I have no reason
to doubt that. But he's a Republican, and that means he's part of the
"control and milk the people" contingent. He belongs to the right wing
of the Boot On Your Neck Party. That hardly recommends him as a candidate for
freedom, justice, and the American Way! But ... if opposed by a no-holds-barred,
no-compromise, liberty-first-last-and-always Libertarian, Eric just might do a
better job in the House. And, on the off-off-off chance I might win the
election, Indiana would have someone in the House who truly believes Hoosiers
own themselves and the products of their labor. Fourth, I hope to draw attention
to the presidential bid of Libertarian (and native Hoosier) Michael Badnarik,
who represents the hopes and dreams of the Founders of our American Revolution.
These days, when one needs an electron microscope to discern any difference
between the Republicans and the Democrats, it's more important than ever to
remind Americans that FREEDOM is their birthright. NOT "PERMISSION."
FREEDOM. Nobody does that better than Michael Badnarik, who has spent years
teaching people across the country about the Constitution and what it means. I
don't have a campaign-specific website at this time, but if I do it will be
linked to my personal website at KentVanCleave.com. You can also find some of my
political activism at VoteBuddy.com.
Eric Allan Koch (Taxpayer
Friendly)
1310 16th Street
P. O. Box 372
Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: (812) 279-6367
E-mail: H65@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r65/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the
Candidate Questionnaire
for the November
5, 2002, General Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 66:
Jack Gillespie (Uncertain)
480 South Shore Lane
Brownstown, IN 47220
Phone: (812) 358-9449
E-mail: backdrjack@yahoo.com
Website: http://drjack.gillespie.home.insightbb.com
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
My guiding principles will be primarily
spending cuts and improvement in efficiencies
to maintain critical services until the state economy improves.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. I will support all efforts to eliminate property tax altogether. If the
tax is not eliminated then I would consider caps.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. All
road construction and maintenance should be supported by a fair and uniform user
type fee.
4. Additional Comments. I will not have a full time job to interfere with
listening to and representing the people of House District 66. After
working 36 years as a veterinarian diagnosing and treating animal diseases, I
would like to use some of my agribusiness experience to help "treat"
some of the state government problems. I previously served as an elected
delegate to several state conventions, but never considered having enough time
to serve in public office until I retired from my full time job. I spent the
last year studying the issues, traveling around House District 66, and listing
to the people. From listing to the people, I have gotten some good ideas for my
mission: "Helping Hometowns Remain Hometowns."
Terry Goodin (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
409 Seymour Road
Crothersville, IN 47229
Phone: (812) 794-8532
E-mail: H66@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r66/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 67:
Cleo Duncan (Taxpayer
Friendly)
1205 E. Tara Road
Greensburg, IN 47240
Phone: (812) 663-5595
E-mail: H67@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r67/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
Christopher A. Holland (Uncertain)
P.O. Box 205
Rushville, IN 46173
Phone: (765) 932-5909
E-mail:
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 68:
Robert J. Bischoff (Uncertain)
1137 Carroll Ave.
Greendale, IN 47025
Phone: (812) 537-2061
E-mail: H68@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r68/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
Mike Goodpaster (Uncertain)
1537 Fairway Dr.
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Phone:
E-mail:
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 69:
Billy
Bright (Uncertain)
815 E. Co. Rd. 55 So.
N. Vernon, IN 47265
Phone: (812) 346-5569
Fax: (812) 346-3262
E-mail:
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. Did not respond to the Candidate Questionnaire
for the May 4, 2004, Primary Election.
Markt Lance Lytle (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
423 W. Main Street
Madison, IN 47250
Phone: (812) 265-4021
E-mail: H69@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r69/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 70:
Paul J. Robertson (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
8990 Bird Trail N.W.
Depauw, IN 47115
Phone: (812) 347-2015
E-mail: H70@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r70/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
Brian C. Thomas (Uncertain)
320 Hwy 337 SE
Corydon, IN 47112
Phone: (812) 734-0348
E-mail:
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 71:
James L. Bottorff (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
2413 Highway 62
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Phone: (812) 282-8356
E-mail: H71@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r71/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 72:
Ryan Bergman (Taxpayer
Friendly)
1209 E. Main Street
New Albany, IN 47150
Phone: (812) 941-0495
E-mail:
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. See the Candidate
Questionnaire for the November 5, 2002, General
Election.
William C. Cochran (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
4330 Greenvalley Road
New Albany, IN 47150
Day Phone: (812) 944-8573
E-mail: H72@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r72/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 73:
Dennie Oxley (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
P.O. Box 304
English, IN 47118
Phone: (812) 338-4932
E-mail: H73@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r73/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 74:
Frank Findley (Taxpayer
Friendly)
1014 East Mulberry St.
Boonville, IN 47601
Phone: (812) 897-4818
E-mail: findleyforhouse@sbcglobal.net
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget. To jump
start Indiana's economic growth, we must balance the state budget while
simultaneously decreasing the tax burden for individuals and businesses. Because
of this, my guiding principle for the 2005-2007 biennium budget is to focus
100% on spending cuts.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. My top priority when elected is to reduce property taxes by limiting
their use to law enforcement and fire departments. To fund operating expenses of
schools currently paid for by property taxes, I will sponsor legislation to use
funds currently earmarked for capital projects. Simultaneously with this, I will
support home schooling, charter, and voucher initiatives which hold promise for
reducing administrative expenses while raising the quality of education. I do
support the senior and disabled individuals property tax deferral program.
However, I believe that the best way to help seniors and the disabled is to
greatly reduce property taxes rather than deferring them to a later time. I
believe that a cap is a less effective means of tax relief than lowering the tax
assessment rate. That said, given the opportunity, I would support a cap; the
lower, the better.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. I support
updating existing routes over a new terrain road.
This will save taxpayers money while freeing up additional resources for
improving existing roads. If a new terrain route ultimately is chosen, I would
favor it being a toll road. This is the most
equitable way to pay for the road as those who will benefit the most from it
will pay the most for it. I am steadfastly against raising taxes to support this
road construction.
4. Additional Comments. You will sometimes hear that a vote for a Libertarian is
a wasted vote. Nothing could be further from the truth! Even if the Libertarian
candidate doesn't win, a vote for him/her sends a message to the current
office holder that you want smaller government and lower taxes. By
contrast, a vote for a Republican or Democrat incumbent is an
endorsement for their bigger government and higher taxes track record.
Please send the smaller government, lower taxes message on election day by
voting for Frank Findley for State House.
Russ Stilwell (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
266 Geneva Way
Boonville, IN 47601
Phone: (812) 897-1211
E-mail: H74@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r74/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 75:
Dennis T. Avery (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
11400 Big Cynthiana Rd.
Evansville, IN 47720
Phone: (812) 963-9126
E-mail: H75@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r75/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 76:
Jim
Tomes (Taxpayer
Friendly)
9412 Hwy 66
Wadesville, IN 47638
Phone:(812) 985-5473
E-mail: jmtomes@pngusa.net
Website: www.jimtomes.com
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget. Those
on fixed incomes, small businesses and working class citizens of which I’m
one, live on budgeted incomes. Some are very limited incomes and must live
accordingly. Should we not expect our state
government to live within its means as well? First
we must plug the leaks, check wasteful spending.
I would like to see a complete housecleaning of every
agency (housing authorities, FSSA, BMV, etc.) in our state to eliminate the
absolute wasteful spending. We can’t keep adopting every new “feel
good” program that comes along, including those from the Federal level that is
dangled in front of us with the promise of some start up money and then Indiana
has to come up with a way to keep paying for it from there on. Indiana needs to
structure its budget and the way it operates on its ordinary income, which are
mainly tax revenues. The practice of relying on riverboat wagering revenues and
settlements from lawsuits such as the tobacco settlement for setting budgets is
risky because of unforeseen shortfalls that could occur. Careful spending based
on known income would likely lead to a more stable government operating
environment and any monies from other sources could be used to build a surplus
once again and perhaps result in the elimination or reduction in existing taxes.
I understand that government relies on taxes to fund it's
operation and the many services that it provides but I feel that citizens have
come to accept taxes and tax increases too willingly in exchange for a
larger government that most say they do not want. I am just not
one who welcomes new and more taxes with open arms.
I still say the solution to our dismal fiscal
situation is cut waste.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. There has been talk in the past of dropping the property tax which I
support wholeheartedly. I don't want to exchange that tax for another form of
taxation. I don't believe it realistic to think that the legislature will
eliminate the property tax which is one of their main sources of revenue until
Indiana regains is financial stability. If our runaway spending were brought in
check we could still maintain the services those agencies provide and ELIMINATE
the property tax and not trade off for one under a different name.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. I-69 appears to be a
"done deal." I personally don't think it will ever be completed in my
life time. If the residents are willing to accept a new tax such as an increase
in a gasoline tax that should be up to them in a vote. I don't
support a toll road because the delays caused by stopping at a
toll booth would cancel what little time travel this new road is supposed to
afford.
4. Additional Comments. In my opinion the most pressing issue is why are
jobs and businesses leaving Indiana. Is it too many regulations or taxes, such
as the inventory tax? We must insure that the jobs and industry currently
existing in our state stay here. It’s better to keep and improve what we have,
which will in turn entice new businesses to set up in a state that has a history
of long established market place. With all the recent international trade
arrangements now in place labor and management must work together to exist.
It’s vital that workers in this Country have incomes that will allow them to
maintain a standard of living that in turn keeps our economy healthy. Companies
that provide fair and equitable pay and benefits in turn acquire employees who
display good work ethics. This combination is what produces the best products
and services in the market place. With your support and your authority, I would
like to bring state government back to where it belongs, in the hands of its
citizens. See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May
4, 2004, Primary Election.
W. Trent VanHaaften (Uncertain)
410 Highway 62 West
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
Phone: (812) 838-4457
E-mail: H76@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r76/
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:
Wm. (Billy) D. Garrett (Uncertain)
6510 Greencove Ave.
Evansville, IN 47715
Phone: (812) 429-4718
E-mail: wilgar812@aol.com
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.
David A. Hennig (Uncertain)
6927 Kolb Drive
Evansville, IN 47715
Phone: (812) 477-9870
E-mail:
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.
Phil Hoy (Uncertain)
217 Cherry Street
Evansville, IN 47713
Phone: (812) 437-9295
E-mail: REVGPH@aol.com
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 78:
Vaneta Becker
(Uncertain)
4017 Cobble Field Dr.
Evansville, IN 47711
Phone: (812) 479-3776
E-mail: H78@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r78/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the May
4, 2004, Primary Election, November
5, 2002, General Election, and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 79:
Michael A. Ripley (Taxpayer
Friendly)
2990 S 650 E
Monroe, IN 46772
Day Phone: (219) 592-7516
E-mail: H79@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r79/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 80:
Ben E. GiaQuinta (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
4443 Pembroke Lane
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
Phone: (219) 745-7861
E-mail: H80@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r80/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Special session vote in 2002 FOR several
tax increases that will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002,
through June 30, 2005.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: 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).
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
Kevin Howell
(Uncertain)
3315 Diplomat Dr.
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
Phone: (260) 441-9024
E-mail:
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. Did not respond to the Candidate
Questionnaire for the November 5, 2002, General
Election.
State Representative District 81:
Win Moses, Jr. (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
2310 Abbey Dr.
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Phone: (260) 489-9402
E-mail: H81@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r81/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 82:
Jeffrey K. Espich (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
Box 158 - 1250 W. Hancock St.
Uniondale, IN 46791
Phone: (219) 543-2546
E-mail: H82@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r82/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 83:
Robert K. Alderman (Uncertain)
5715 Kroemer RD.
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
Phone: (219) 489-5349
E-mail: H83@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r83/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 84:
Randy L. Borror
(Uncertain)
1315 Georgetown Park Dr.
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Phone: (260) 493-6118
E-mail: H84@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r84/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the May
4, 2004, Primary Election, November
5, 2002, General Election, and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 85:
Phyllis J. Pond (Taxpayer
Friendly)
8530 Seiler Rd.
New Haven, IN 46774
Phone: (219) 749-1444
E-mail: H85@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r85/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 86:
Sam Goldstein (Uncertain)
8074 Claridge Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Phone: (317) 582-1772
Fax: (317) 582-1773
E-mail: SAM8074@aol.com
1. Guiding Principles for
2005-07 Biennium Budget. The Indiana Constitution mandates a balanced
budget and clearly we have far exceeded that goal with excessive spending over
the past 10 years. I would advocate an immediate 10% budget decrease for every
state agency and then work toward eliminating any agency or state funded
organization which is not expressly mentioned in our constitution. I would also
work toward cutting the cost of government schools by adopting Kenn Gividen's
school plan which can be viewed at www.gividenforgovernor.org.
I would also work towards refusing unfunded Federal government mandates/programs
such as Hoosier HealthWise and severely cut or eliminate Medicaid. As a
Libertarian I will pledge to never increase taxes under
any circumstance.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. The Libertarian Party of Indiana proposed a Property Tax Plan in
2003 and I would strongly advocate its' adoption. As Libertarians we consider
property taxes to be the ultimate invasion of our individual sovereignty. Still,
we Libertarians are law-abiding folks and realize that much of our society's
needs and institutions have grown dependent on such taxes. The solution
to property taxes is to decrease spending, not cap tax increases. We
propose the following formula for determining a property tax. First our
assumptions. We assumed that the current budgets being funded by property tax
are adequate. We did not cut or add one cent from current spending levels. We
assumed that county governments are far more accountable and better at
determining the unique needs and conditions that affect property taxes, than is
the state legislature. We assumed that schools being the primary recipient of
property tax revenues would continue to be financed the same way. We assumed
that the state legislature would continue to steal or, as they put it,
misappropriate funds, without oversight, and therefore could not be trusted to
make fair judgments regarding the operational aspects of a reformed property tax
plan. We assumed the same level of state spending would be provided to schools
districts from the general fund on a per capita/student basis. Our plans key
components. First is the establishment of property tax as a county tax separate
from any state involvement. Second, we would demand that a voter referendum be
mandatory for any changes in the county's formulas or tax rates. Third, we would
apply a tax rate equally to all property owners based on the square footage of
land and structures owned without regard to the property's "value."
Fourth, that all children are equal and as such would receive the same per
capita state allocation of $3,500 for public or charter schools regardless of
county or school district. And, that the money follows the student within the
same school year. Presently the money flows to the transfer school over a
four-year period. Fifth, since all parents are responsible for the education of
their children that they should be given the widest possible choice of schooling
opportunities. The State's Constitution says the state will provide schooling,
not coerce attendance at a government school. Sixth, those who home school, or
attend private or parochial schools, be given a tax credit of $1,750, saving the
state an equal amount. How the Libertarian Land and Structures Tax plan works.
Our assumptions were that the current level of funding is adequate to run those
activities the property tax supports. It is relatively easy for a county to take
the current property tax revenues or its desired budget and divide it by the
number of square feet of property (land) owned by private individuals,
partnerships, LLC's, corporations, non profits, etc. within the county.
Buildings would be assessed as a structure tax based on square footage.
Different rates could be applied for single family homes, multifamily
dwelling's, commercial (which would include non profit organization's property
unless a structure would fit better in another classification, e.g. a group home
would be taxed as a multifamily unit), industrial and farm structures. These
would be the only classifications. The rationale for this method is simplicity
and fairness. The subjective value of something is always in the eye of the
beholder. A tax assessor would not be seeing the same value as would the home or
business owner or a potential buyer. This system eliminates any cheating and
establishes an incentive for property owners to improve their holdings. No
longer would a landlord for example have disincentive to improve his or her
property. Expansion or reduction of a structure's size would be the only basis
for a change in the tax paid. Improve a fence line or driveway would not impact
your tax rate. By requiring a voter referendum at the local county level for any
changes in rates we ensure that the people would have the final say about the
rate pegged to the tax. The benefits are many. No more multimillion-dollar tax
assessors offices. No more fighting a subjective tax assessment increase. No
more concerns about a neighbor or competitive business paying a different rate.
Predictable revenues spread out over more taxpayers. County governments could
emphasize land use goals through the property tax. If they wanted more industry
a lower rate would be attractive. If a suburban area were growing too fast, a
higher residential tax may slow growth. A heavy industrial or agricultural base
may have taken up a lot of land and thus be required to shoulder a larger share
of the tax. But the rate for land would be the same for everyone. Structures
would be the controllable variable. Perhaps the biggest benefit is local control
over spending. With counties having a clearly defined revenue source they can
determine just what expenditures make the most sense for them. The Libertarian
Land and Structures Tax is fair and uniformly applied to all who own property.
It reflects the intent of the Indiana Constitution and above all it respects and
empowers our citizens.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. I
am in favor of an interstate highway between
Indianapolis and Evansville only if it follows the I-70/U.S. 41 route
with new construction limited to a new bypass to the southeast of Terre
Haute connecting the existing highways. As a Libertarian I am always in favor
of user fees such as tolls dedicated to support a specific project,
but would oppose any general tax increase to support
the I-69 extension.
4. Additional Comments. Electing a Libertarian to the Indiana House would
inject a large dose of sanity into an organization which does not listen to the
will of the people and has been so gerrymandered that voters in many districts
will not even have a choice of who represents them in Indianapolis. My email
address is sam8074@aol.com and although I
do not have a campaign website more information about the Libertarian Party of
Indiana can be found at www.lpin.org.
Mort
Large (Taxpayer
Friendly)
8242 Forest Lane
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Phone: (317) 465-9857
E-mail: email@mortlarge.com
Website: www.mortlarge.com
1. Guiding Principles for
2005-07 Biennium Budget. I will not support any
tax increases in the legislature.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. My detailed
property tax plan is available at www.mortlarge.com.
The plan addresses all three critical components of property taxation -- rates,
values, and the non-elected bodies which currently can raise your taxes.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. I
will not support any tax increases, and that includes building I-69.
4. Additional Comments. I cut property taxes
while on the Washington Township Advisory Board, and I have been endorsed
by Taxpayers for Accountability in Government. Also, see the Candidate Questionnaire for the
May
4, 2004, Primary Election.
David Orentlicher
(Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
5200 Grandview Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46228-1938
Day Phone: (317) 829-7371
E-mail: H86@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r86/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate Questionnaire for the May
4, 2004, Primary Election.
Also see the Legislative
Voting Record. Did not respond to the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election Candidate Questionnaires.
State Representative District 87:
Cindy Noe (Taxpayer
Friendly)
5236 E. 72nd St.
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Phone: (317) 841-7777
E-mail: H87@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r87/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 88:
Brian C. Bosma (Uncertain)
8971 Bay Breeze Lane
Indianapolis, IN 46236
Phone: (317) 692-9000
E-mail: H88@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r88/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
Aaron C. Gordon (Uncertain)
7548 Carlton Arms Dr., Apt. H
Indianapolis, IN 46256
Phone: (317) 590-3688
E-mail: aaroncgordon@hotmail.com
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 89:
Lawrence L. (Larry) Buell
(Uncertain)
2502 Silver Lane Drive
Bloomington, IN 46203
Phone: (317) 322-5930
E-mail: H89@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r89/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the May
4, 2004, Primary Election, November
5, 2002, General Election, and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 90:
Dorn Brenton (Uncertain)
3607 Ivory Way
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Phone: (317) 332-3676
E-mail: dornnbk@yahoo.com
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.
Michael
B. Murphy (Taxpayer
Friendly)
4731 Moss Lane
Indianapolis, IN 46237
Phone: (317) 782-3188
E-mail: H90@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r90/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the
Candidate
Questionnaires for the May
4, 2004, Primary Election, November
5, 2002, General Election, and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 91:
Robert W. Behning (Taxpayer
Friendly)
3315 S. Tibbs Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46221
Phone: (317) 243-4250
E-mail: H91@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r91/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 92:
Phillip D. (Phil) Hinkle (Taxpayer
Friendly)
7050 Camelot Court
Indianapolis, IN 46214
Phone: (317) 243-9644
E-mail: H92@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r92/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the
Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
Allen Swinford, Jr. (Uncertain)
1531 N. Girls School Road
Indianapolis, IN 46214
Phone: (317) 241-1993
E-mail:
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 93:
David N. Frizzell (Taxpayer
Friendly)
8310 Hill Gail Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46217
Phone: (317) 635-8885
E-mail: H93@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r93/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 94:
Shane Brinkman (Uncertain)
5630 Moller Road
Indianapolis, IN 46254
Day Phone: (317) 388-8044
E-mail: VOTE4BRINKMAN@HOTMAIL.COM
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. Did not respond to
the Candidate Questionnaire for the
November 5, 2002, General
Election.
Carolene Mays (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
3247 Lindel Lane
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: (317) 924-5143
E-mail: H94@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r94/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
Did not respond to the Candidate Questionnaire for the November
5, 2002, General Election. See the Legislative
Voting Record.
Brent Wheeler (Uncertain)
6405 Bluebell Court
Indianapolis, IN 46224
Phone: (317) 290-1251
E-mail: brentwheeler@mac.com
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 95:
Eric J. Barnes (Uncertain)
8705 East 46th St.
Lawrence, IN 46226
Phone: (317) 898-3042
E-mail: mee@virginmarket.com
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. Did not respond to the Candidate Questionnaire for the
November
5, 2002, General Election.
Lyman Tex Black (Uncertain)
7967 Ashton Dr.
Lawrence, IN 46226
Phone: (317) 541-9174
E-mail:
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.
Mae Dickinson (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
5455 N. Arlington Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46226
Phone: (317) 547-0668
E-mail: H95@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r95/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the
Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 96:
Brian Jessen (Uncertain)
5541 Rosslyn Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Phone: (317) 809-4164
E-mail:
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.
Gregory W. Porter (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
3614 N. Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Phone: (317) 926-1179
E-mail: H96@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r96/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 97:
Roxanne
Butler (Uncertain)
656 East Arch Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: (317) 282-2659
E-mail: Roxanne.Butler@iflyata.com
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.
Edmund M. Mahern (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
2707 Allen Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Phone: (317) 786-6711
E-mail: H97@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r97/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the
Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 98:
William A. Crawford (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
P.O. Box 18446
Indianapolis, IN 46218
Phone: (317) 232-9874
E-mail: H98@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r98/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for and authored the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for and authored the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 99:
Jeff Davies (Uncertain)
2528 Bluffwood Dr. W.
Indianapolis, IN 46228
Phone: (317) 298-4770
E-mail:
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.
Vanessa J. Summers (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
1140 Brook Lane
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Phone: (317) 925-1214
E-mail: H99@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r99/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Representative District 100:
John J. Day (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
937 E. Dr. Woodruff Pl.
Indianapolis, IN 46201
Phone: (317) 636-6601
E-mail: H100@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r100/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate
Questionnaires
for the November
5, 2002, General Election and the May 7, 2002,
Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
Bethany M. Hayes (Uncertain)
P.O. Box 44183
Indianapolis, IN 46244
Phone: (317) 916-5398
E-mail:
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 Senate District 2:
Bruce Parisi (Uncertain)
3708 Marshall Street
Gary, IN 46408
Phone: (312) 461-4030
E-mail: bparisi@surfbest.net
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget. First of all, Indiana’s
"off-budget" funds should all be eliminated. The State of Indiana has
several funds outside of the General Fund. Money from these funds is
appropriated by request of officials, without a vote of the legislature or any
effective oversight. Could a more dubious arrangement be possible? Scandals in
the recent past has demonstrated that some of these funds have been used for
fraudulent purposes. Hundreds of millions of dollars in gambling revenues have
been squandered and at times illegally allocated from the Build Indiana Fund.
Indiana voters were led to believe that tax money from gambling activities would
be used for property tax reduction. Since then, property taxes have steadily
risen and gambling funds have been squandered through these off-budget funds.
Ideally, the State should dissolve the funds altogether and route the money
directly into a property tax reduction formula. Alternatively, the funds could
be applied to the General Fund. If all state budget funds were expended through
the General Fund, at least legislators would be required to vote on the
expenditure and potentially be held responsible. The Indiana State budget is
ridiculously inflated with all manner of subsidies for privileged organizations.
With the exception of state parks, some road maintenance expenditures, and the
maintenance of some state law enforcement and incarceration facilities, the
average Indiana taxpayer receives little from the State. Even cursory
examinations of "off-budget" expenditures details huge corporate
welfare expenditures, such as $52.5 million for the Indiana Technology Fund, $5
million for a nanotechnology program, $50 million for the Century Research &
Technology Program, etc. The average citizen will NEVER benefit from any of
these programs under any circumstances. The budget is full of corporate welfare
masquerading as "economic development", unnecessary architecture under
the guise of "education", and redundant road construction projects and
unwanted sewer and water developments classified as "infrastructure".
In my own county (Lake), the identical areas of roads are routinely rebuilt
every year in order to procure federal money for a portion of the construction
project. The State of Indiana lacks a process for voters to recall legislators.
Moreover, any referendums for public vote must first be approved by the state
legislature. Many Indiana voters feel powerless to exercise control over their
own elected officials, with good reason. Legislation should be passed to provide
both these options to voters.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. Personally, I dislike property taxes as much or more than the
average person. My own property tax rate is 8 ˝%, while we receive no leaf
collection services, diminished trash collection services, rare snow removal,
and the local police do not patrol the neighborhood. Unfortunately, governments
have historically favored property taxes because of easily enforced compliance;
real property is easily confiscated. It is perfectly reasonable to ask
homeowners (and other persons) to contribute towards legitimate government
services provided. Unfortunately, municipalities do not seem obligated to
provide services to their citizens, regardless of the property tax rate.
Municipalities and other local taxation authorities are currently able to raise
tax rates almost at will. To my knowledge, municipalities are required only to
place a public notice in the newspaper, hold a public meeting, and receive
approval for an increase from the State Board of Accounts. Voters are almost
completely powerless in this process and are generally unaware of pending tax
increases until their tax bills arrive. Local taxation authorities are also able
to engage in major capital spending commitments without consulting voters
either, such as refinancing new school loans or installing new water and sewer
infrastructures. These costly programs can obligate taxpayers for decades into
the future. Local taxation authorities are not required to operate within a
fixed budget; whenever a budget is exceeded tax rates are easily increased in
short order. Whatever happened to the complaint about "Taxation without
representation"? My belief is that the only effective means to curtail
rampant municipal spending is to: 1) place legislated restrictions on their
types of spending projects by specifically defining the purpose of municipal
governments; 2) restrict their ability to raise taxes by requiring popular votes
on tax increase proposals; 3) limit municipal governments’ (including school
boards and library systems) ability to financially encumber their citizenry with
large capital spending projects. Financial reports and meeting minutes from
government agencies should be posted on the internet and/or provided free of
charge to taxpayers. As long as property taxes can be increased without binding
input from the taxpayers themselves, rates will continue to rise. Possibly, the
best way to recover from our current property tax fiasco is to define specific
services municipal organizations MUST provide to their taxpayers, and
subsequently allow a tax rate on the per capita / household basis of those
services. Otherwise, municipal funds will continue to be dumped into unwanted
museums, refurbished sports stadiums which benefit wealthy sports teams owners,
frivolous litigation, etc. After reviewing your
organization’s proposal for senior citizens and the disabled, I have concluded
that your approach is basically sound. I do not oppose the current
proposal to limit property taxes to 2.0% of assessed value. However, it seems
doubtful that Governor Kernan has the authority to enable this change without a
vote of the legislature. I consider the current proposal to be nothing more than
an election year publicity stunt, since no one has stated which programs’
budgets are to be cut or what alternative taxes will be employed.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate.
My own limited understanding of this debate leads me to believe that this
project is a federally inspired waste of money and an
unnecessary destruction of environmental habitat. Most importantly,
the people who actually live in the effected areas seem strongly opposed to the
new construction. Shouldn’t citizens have a rightful say in the actions of
their own government?
4. Additional Comments. Please reference my
attached position paper. Thank you for your consideration of my statements.
Samuel
Smith, Jr.
(Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
P.O. Box 3218
East Chicago, IN 46312
Phone: (219) 397-2024
E-mail: S2@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_democrats/homepages/s02/index.html
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
unknown reasons AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes.
DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for unknown reasons AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where the
property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Candidate Questionnaire for the
May
4, 2004, Primary Election. Also see the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Senate District 3:
Earline S. Rogers (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
3636 W. 15th Ave.
Gary, IN 46404
Phone: (219) 949-7578
E-mail: S3@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_democrats/homepages/s03/index.html
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
unknown reasons AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes.
DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for unknown reasons AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where the
property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: See the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Senate District 5:
Nancy Dembowski (Taxpayer
Friendly)
902 South Pearl Street
Knox, IN 46534
Phone: (574) 772-3876
E-mail: S5@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_democrats/homepages/s05/index.html
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Legislative
Voting Record.
Victor
Heinold (Uncertain)
P.O. Box 1040
Valparaiso, IN 46384
Phone: (219) 465-7221
E-mail: vheinold@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.heinoldforsenate.com
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
I will not support any tax increases except in a shift from property taxes. I will
not support any budget that exceeds the state's income.
As a state senator I believe it is my constitutional responsibility to pass a
balanced budget.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. I feel that property tax is unfair and outdated. I have been following
the work of the Property Tax Replacement Study Commission co-chaired by Sen.
Luke Kenley. I look forward to seeing their final report.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. I will not support
any additional taxes for this or any project. I would be willing to look at
alternative funding mechanisms though.
4. Additional Comments.
Did not respond to the Candidate
Questionnaire for the
May
4, 2004, Primary Election.
State Senate District 7:
Brandt Hershman (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
P.O. Box 189
Monticello, IN 47960
Phone: (219) 843-2000
E-mail: S7@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_republicans/homepages/s7/index.html
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Senate District 8:
Anita Bowser (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
1912 E Coolspring
Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: (219) 874-6512
E-mail: S8@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_democrats/homepages/s08/index.html
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
unknown reasons AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes.
DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for unknown reasons AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where the
property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: See the Legislative
Voting Record.
Janet F. Gillon (Uncertain)
0588 W. 250 S.
LaPorte, In 46350
Phone: (219) 324-3107
E-mail:
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.
Allen L. Stevens, Jr. (Uncertain)
P.O. Box 15
Union Mills, IN 46382
Phone: (219) 771-8423
E-mail: a7245@csinet.net
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 Senate District 9:
Ryan D. Mishler (Uncertain)
P.O. Box 202
Bremen, IN 46506
Phone: (574) 546-2861
E-mail: mishlerforsenate@yahoo.com
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 Senate District 10:
John E. Broden (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
201 West North Shore Drive
South Bend, IN 46617
Phone: (219) 232-5697
E-mail: S10@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_democrats/homepages/s10/index.html
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Senate District 12:
Charles D. Mumaw (Uncertain)
P.O. Box 132
Goshen, IN 46527
Phone: (574) 220-9997
E-mail:
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.
Marvin Riegsecker (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
1814 Kentfield Way
Goshen, IN 46526
Phone: (219) 533-2314
E-mail: S12@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_republicans/homepages/s12/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Senate District 13:
Robert L. Meeks (Uncertain)
P.O. Box 85
Lagrange, IN 46761
Phone:
E-mail: S13@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_republicans/homepages/s13/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for and sponsored the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for and sponsored the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Senate District 16:
David C. Long (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
7100 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Ft. Wayne, IN 46804
Day Phone: (219) 436-7100
E-mail: S16@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_republicans/homepages/s16/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Senate District 18:
Thomas K. Weatherwax (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
3012 Woodland Drive
Logansport, IN 46947
Phone: (219) 753-3060
E-mail: S18@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_republicans/homepages/s18/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Senate District 20:
Luke Kenley (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
P.O. Box 809
Noblesville, IN 46061
Phone: (317) 773-2980
E-mail: S20@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_republicans/homepages/s20/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Legislative
Voting Record.
Robert
D. Threlkeld (Uncertain)
11256 Wood Creek Drive
Carmel, IN 46033
Phone: (317) 846-0752
E-mail: carplake@aol.com
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. See the
Candidate Questionnaire for the
May
4, 2004, Primary Election.
State Senate District 24:
Connie Lawson (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
P.O. Box 327
Danville, IN 46122
Phone: (317) 745-6404
E-mail: S24@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_republicans/homepages/s24/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Senate District 28:
Beverly J. Gard (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
3660 N. 50 E.
Greenfield, IN 46140
Phone: (317) 462-2527
E-mail: S28@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_republicans/homepages/s28/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Legislative
Voting Record.
Brett S. Glaze (Uncertain)
156 East Market St., Suite 405
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 612-3156
E-mail: bglaze@monarch-beverage.com
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 Senate District 30:
Bob (Cowboy) Farrell (Uncertain)
19730 Heather Lane
Noblesville, IN 46060
Phone: (317) 409-7738
E-mail:
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.
Teresa Lubbers (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
6325 N. Guilford, Suite 202
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Phone: (317) 251-0757
E-mail: S30@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_republicans/homepages/s30/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Senate District 32:
Ken Kern (Uncertain)
5407 E. Pleasant Run Pkwy S. Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46219
Phone: (317) 353-6038
E-mail: kenkern@webtv.net
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.
Patricia Miller (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
1041 South Muessing Road
Indianapolis, IN 46239
Phone: (317) 894-7023
E-mail: S32@ai.org
Website:
http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_republicans/homepages/s32/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: See the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Senate District 33:
Josephine R. Coleman (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
3144 N. Norfolk St.
Indianapolis, IN 46224
Phone: (317) 293-1597
E-mail: electjo@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.geocities.com/electjo@sbcglobal.net/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget. My
priorities are to help legislators choose to cut
programs enough to avoid tax increases and borrowing while tax revenues recover. We
have already depleted the rainy day fund. We need to postpone anything not
already contracted, even repeal some tax credits
and discontinue grants. Another
goal is to find funding for public transportation in our cities, perhaps additional
gasoline tax on autos but not on freight or
farming. Better public transportation would help residents' job search and be an
attraction for new business. Since residents will be paying the ridership fees,
perhaps the operating subsidy could be levied only on business properties, who
need the employees, removing that from homeowners. Any new Regional
Transportation Authority should have budgets subject to review by participating
county officers and not hit the property tax.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property Taxes. The
basis for assessing taxes should not be on market value, this creates too much
disparity between citizens and results in grossly overtaxing some and
undertaxing some. In addition, this basis discourages us from improving our
property. The basis should be lot size, which would still be somewhat
progressive in result. I wonder if we have excused too many voters from paying
property tax; this creates voters who always vote for higher spending. We should
repeal the renter's tax credit.
Of course renters should share in paying the cost of local government so they
will care. Let's make sure tax-exempt properties are not also serving as a
residence. Perhaps churches and foundations should pay a share of basic services
like public safety and waste management. We could move
more school support to the state sales tax; in
our constitution, education is a state function. We can limit support per pupil;
any additional spending has to be raised by nongovernmental supporters. The
replacement commission will probably find that property taxes are more stable,
consistent in revenue, and can give more local control if budgets are subject to
elected officials. But I'd agree that we limit which functions are paid by
property tax to basic city services, public safety. Split
all other expenses to sales and county option income taxes,
including parks, libraries, CIB, IAA, bus, debt service, summer programs, new
construction, grants to nonprofits, arts, subsidies, incentives, job training,
cultural projects, planning committees, any other expenditure. These last must
budget to previous year's actual receipts, not anticipated receipts. Of course,
I'd also be trying to cancel grants, subsidies, incentives, cultural projects
because those should all be private actions. I'd
support a deferral of property tax payments for the elderly to be paid from
the estate where the actual residence is not mortgaged, is not in the upper
25% of property values, and the tax returns show hardship if the tax is paid. A
legislator has insisted to me that such a change requires a constitutional
amendment, but I don't see that. The disabled would need a different form of
aid, but I agree it's short sighted to put them out of their home if we just
have to house them. We already have caps on the
books on the amount of increase and the amount of debt that don't stop much. The
problem with caps is that these agencies have the power to borrow and sell bonds
whenever they run up against a cap, which puts the increase into nonnegotiable
debt service. We'd need to change that first.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate.
I think these highway funds will be spent somewhere
whether it's here in Indiana or not, and I'm not convinced that the 70/41 route
will really be less expensive, because all the small towns on 41 will need a
bypass as well as Terre Haute. We Libertarians oppose the use of eminent domain
to seize property and the high state cost either way, so if it is built, it
should be a toll road for
all the non gasoline tax funding and should wait until property is acquired by
open market purchase.
4. Additional Comments. Maybe you could remind
voters on your web site to find the constitutional questions on the ballot and
give the legislature more flexibility in assessing property taxes (Question
1). I have registered with Vote-Smart and with Democracy Net.
Glenn L. Howard
(Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
1005 West 36th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Phone: (317) 923-1101
E-mail: S33@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_democrats/homepages/s33/index.html
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Senate District 34:
Billie J. Breaux (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
5155 N. Arlington Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46226
Phone: (317) 546-8125
E-mail: S34@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_democrats/homepages/s34/index.html
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Senate District 35:
Harvey Knox (Uncertain)
226 N. Reisner Street
Indianapolis, IN 46222
Phone: (317) 637-1428
E-mail: hknox99196@aol.com
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.
Shane Wheeler (Uncertain)
6405 Bluebell Court
Indianapolis, IN 46224
Phone: (317) 290-1251
E-mail: lazygoyem@hotmail.com
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.
R. Michael Young (Taxpayer
Friendly)
3520 Beeler Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46224
Phone: (317) 595-0215
E-mail: S35@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_republicans/homepages/s35/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted AGAINST the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund
spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted AGAINST
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Senate District 36:
Terry Rice (Uncertain)
1665 Danaher Street
Indianapolis, IN 46217
Phone: (317) 789-4834
E-mail:
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.
Brent
Waltz (Taxpayer
Friendly)
1887 S. Hunters Ridge Lane
Greenwood, IN 46143
Phone: (317) 889-7942
Cell: (317) 435-0195
E-mail: bwaltz@indy.net
Website: http://www.brentwaltz.com
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
My guiding principles for the next budget must be economic development and
fiscal discipline. The best method for ensuring prosperity is growing Indiana's
economy. I will not support, and will vote against, any
tax increase.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property Taxes. I support the transitioning from
property taxes to a fairer method of taxation. Property taxes unfairly strain
the finances of senior citizens and young people beginning their careers and
families, since property taxes do not tax one's ability to pay - only their
physical property.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. I oppose
the expansion of I69.
4. Additional Comments. Any additional questions may be sent to bwaltz@indy.net
or at my website www.brentwaltz.com. Note:
Did not respond to the Candidate
Questionnaire for the
May
4, 2004, Primary Election.
State Senate District 37:
Richard D. Bray (Uncertain)
210 E. Morgan Street
Martinsville, IN 46151
Phone: (765) 342-6814
E-mail: S37@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_republicans/homepages/s37/
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.
Kristin Szczerbik (Uncertain)
RR 1, Box 633-C
Cloverdale, IN 46120
Phone: (765) 795-3824
E-mail:
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 Senate District 40:
R. Dale Cassiday (Uncertain)
585 Artist Drive
Nashville, IN 47748
Phone: (812) 988-4194
E-mail:
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.
Vi Simpson (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
4965 W. Woodland Dr.
Bloomington, IN 47404
Phone: (812) 876-2908
E-mail: S40@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_democrats/homepages/s40/index.html
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for and sponsored the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for and sponsored the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Legislative
Voting Record.
State Senate District 42:
Robert N. Jackman (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
352 W. St Rd 244
Milroy, IN 46156
Phone: (765) 629-2010
E-mail: S42@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_republicans/homepages/s42/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget.
DID NOT RESPOND.
Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
totals exceed current revenue totals for the eighth straight year.
The 2004-05 state budget also includes Pension Stabilization Fund transfers,
which worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in
teacher retirement funds.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property
Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record: Voted for
the 2004-05 state budget where the property tax
relief promised to homeowners in the 2002 special session was reduced
by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction."
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
See the Legislative
Voting Record.
Barry A. Welsh (Uncertain)
P. O. Box 419
Laurel, IN 47024
Phone: (765) 698-2588
E-mail: bwelsh@sisna.com
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 Senate District 44:
Brent Steele (Uncertain)
P.O. Box 368
Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: (812) 279-4172
E-mail: steelaw@kiva.net
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 Senate District 50:
Greg Server (Uncertain)
5601 Springlake Drive
Evansville, IN 47710
Phone: (812) 426-2865
E-mail: S50@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_republicans/homepages/s50/
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. See the Legislative
Voting Record.
Thomas C. Tindle (Uncertain)
2226 Swinging Way
Evansville, IN 47711
Phone: (812) 454-1078
E-mail: tindle4senate@hotmail.com
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget. I plan to do all that
I can to reduce Indiana government to its Constitutional limits. If this
were to happen, we would have little need for an income tax,
estate tax, property tax, or any of the myriad of other taxes we are burdened
with paying. These taxes are a huge intrusion into the lives of Hoosiers and
create an enormous drag on the Indiana economy. But to get rid of these taxes,
we must also get rid of dozens of unconstitutional state programs.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property Taxes. I believe that property taxes are a
violation of personal property rights and that they should be eliminated. I
support any program that eases or eliminate the property tax burden on Hoosiers.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. Why would we choose to
destroy the landscape and divide the communities of Southern Indiana with a new
terrain highway? If destroying thousands of acres of forest, farmland, and home
sites, and spending an extra $1 billion, is worth saving 12 minutes on a trip to
Indy, then a new terrain I-69 might seem
like a grand idea, but it sounds like a boondoggle to
me. We have better uses for that $1 billion.
4. Additional Comments. I am running because I am passionate about preserving
the freedoms and livelihoods of the people of southwest Indiana. I want the
people of southwest Indiana to have control over their own lives and the
money they work so hard to earn. I believe that their lives are too important to
let politicians and bureaucrats control it.
Governor:
When you vote for Indiana Governor on November 2, there are five key facts to keep in mind.
1. Total state spending has exceeded total state revenues each of the past six fiscal years.
2. From July 1, 1997, through June 30, 2005, the state will spend $2.290642 billion more than it takes in.
3. Total state revenue per citizen increased 1.57 times more than inflation from $2,565 in the 1997-98 fiscal year to $3,077 in the 2002-03 fiscal year.
4. Total state spending per citizen increased 1.88 times more than inflation from $2,506 in the 1997-98 fiscal year to $3,107 in the 2002-03 fiscal year.
5. Of the state's "nearly $800 million budget deficit," $722 million is in the form of "payment delays" to public schools, universities, and local governments.
The three conclusions list next can be easily reached by analyzing these five key facts.
CONCLUSION #1: Hoosiers have provided ample revenue to our state government.
CONCLUSION #2: Because spending has increased so much, 1.05 percent in spending cuts can be made to bring spending in line with revenues without harm.
CONCLUSION #3: The so-called $800 million budget deficit is a farce. Ninety percent of the "deficit" is carried as delayed payments to public schools, universities, and local governments. No school superintendent, university president, or local mayor is fool enough to include the delayed payments in their projected budgets. Our Governor and General Assembly members should exercise the political will necessary to call these payment delays what they really are - spending cuts. Changing the payment delays to the already-absorbed spending cuts they really are would just about eliminate the so-called budget deficit, improve Indiana's bond rating, and remove a false justification for tax increases.
With these conclusions in mind, it is clear that Watchdogs should cast their Governor vote for Kenn Gividen on November 2.
The Watchdog Indiana candidate rating for Kenn Gividen is Uncertain. The candidate rating for both Mitch Daniels and Joe Kernan is Taxpayer UNfriendly. Details of these candidate ratings can be found at 11/02/04 Candidate Questionnaire.
As a third-party candidate, Candidate Gividen is unlikely to be elected Governor. His drastic spending cut ideas and property tax elimination approach do not make good fiscal sense (the numbers don't add up). However, he could be counted on to properly veto any spending and fee increases. This is much preferred to the apparent willingness of Candidates Daniels and Kernan to raise taxes to mollify the special interests that are contributing so much money to their campaigns. Also, neither Candidate Daniels nor Candidate Kernan respect the results-oriented, compassionate, and fiscally conservative approach of Watchdog Indiana enough to respond to the Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questionnaire. Voting for the Uncertain candidate Gividen is a great way to send a message to the Taxpayer UNfriendly candidates Daniels and Kernan that business as usual is not good enough.
Mitch Daniels (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
1032 E. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: (877) 648-2448
E-mail: MitchDanielsJr@mymanmitch.com
Website: https://www.mymanmitch.com/index.asp
See the Candidate Questionnaire for the
May
4, 2004 Primary Election.
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
"Tax increases are not off the table,
but they're at the bottom of the list." Candidate Daniels' "Roadmap to
an Indiana comeback" is a slick, fold-out campaign brochure that lists 61
"New Ideas" under the headings of education, jobs, health care,
integrity, and state government reform. None of these proposed changes have cost
increases or savings identified, and there is no clear indication they would
reduce state spending or significantly increase state revenues from existing
sources. As federal Budget Director, Candidate Daniels oversaw a federal budget
that went from the largest dollar-level surplus in American history to the
largest dollar-level deficit.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
Candidate Daniels offers no state-paid property
tax relief to the most vulnerable Hoosier
homeowners. His phase-in of property tax increases would be of little help. His
10-year freeze on property taxes for agricultural producers would shift property
taxes to homeowners. Candidate Daniels refuses to consider cutting total annual
state spending 0.36 percent to implement the senior
and disabled individuals property tax deferral program.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
Candidate Daniels favors a new-terrain interstate between Indianapolis and
Indiana and, because the budget is "barely enough to maintain the roads we
have now," would consider tolls as a means
of payment.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND
Kenn Gividen (Uncertain)
P.O. Box 2012
Columbus, IN 47202
Phone: (812) 372-1663
E-mail: 1492@usa.com
Website: http://www.gividenforgovernor.com/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget. Spending cuts. My objective
will be to roll back government spending to 1984 levels. I
have no plans for any tax increase
and intend to vigorously oppose any such increase.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property Taxes. Effectively, such taxation is
"rent" charged by the county to the owner. Because this tax harms
those most who can afford it least - the elderly and young families locked out
of ownership by high taxes - my objective is to eliminate property taxes, not
only for homeowners, but businesses as well. The revenue lost by eliminating
property tax would be "replaced" by dramatically scaled back
government. By converting government schools to charter schools, the cost of
education could be cut by 50 percent. Parents of each individual school would
elect a board of directors to manage the school's finances, academics, etc. Each
child would be awarded a $4,500 voucher from state and federal funds; no
property tax would be permitted for education. Property
tax deferral is a first, but temporary, step to remedy the problem.
The tax caps of 1 percent, 1.5 percent and 2 percent are 1 percent, 1.5 percent
and 2 percent too high respectively. (Tax caps are ineffective when not
accompanied by equivalent or greater government spending cuts.)
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. The new terrain I-69
diverts nearly $1 billion from other construction projects. I support
the alternate terrain (I-70 and US 41), allowing the $1 billion to be
available for other projects. Specifically, I would propose those funds be used
to upgrade US 31 to a FREEWAY (NOT TOLLWAY) from Indianapolis to South Bend.
This would allow new a freeway to stretch the length of the state for the same
money as the new terrain I-69. I prefer the principle of tollways ONLY when
those tolls replace tax reductions. In most cases, highway tolls constitute
double taxation and, in those cases, I am opposed to them. An ideal scenario
would be to contract the purchase rights to private industry, including the
construction and maintenance costs (including patrolling). When exercising
eminent domain, the rights of current property owners demand careful
consideration.
4. Additional Comments. Please review my Web site at http://www.GividenForGovernor.com
Velko Kapetanov (Uncertain)
3227 W. 76th Place
Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: (219) 756-7044
E-mail:
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
Joe Kernan (Taxpayer
UNfriendly)
One North Capitol, Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 823-1314
E-mail: jkernan2@state.in.us
E-mail: dparker@indems.org (Dan Parker,
Indiana Democratic Party Executive Director)
Online E-mail: http://www.in.gov/gov/contact/index.html
Website: http://www.kernandavis.com/
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07 Biennium Budget. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
"I don't go into this with the idea we're going to raise taxes. I
don't think you can rule anything out." Candidate
Kernan supported House Bill
1001 (SS) that was passed by the Indiana General Assembly during its special
session on June 22, 2002, and increased individual taxes $738.8 million and
business taxes $1.0394 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. Candidate
Kernan also supported the budget bill for the 2003-2005 biennium where (1) the
2004-05 fiscal year General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending
total of $11.48 billion exceeds the $11.4424 billion revenues total and (2)
Pension Stabilization Fund transfers were included (these transfers worsen the
$8.5 billion shortfall in teacher retirement funds). Candidate Kernan's plan to
reorganize state government is not encouraging; for example, the proposal to
reorganize the state's Family and Social Services Administration into four new
agencies comes just thirteen years after the former departments of Welfare,
Mental Health, and Human Services were combined into a "super agency"
so as to be more responsive to Hoosiers in need.
2. Opinions on Homeowner Property Taxes. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
As a result of the 2002 General Assembly special session, the Pay 2003
property tax for the average homeowner statewide was supposed to have been
reduced 16.3% AFTER reassessment. Through the action and inaction of the state's
administration while candidate Kernan has been in office, the promised property
tax relief has been decreased as follows: (1) the
so-called Homestead Credit calculation correction ordered by the Governor
decreased the Pay 2003 homeowner property tax reduction to 13.1%; (2) the
2003 General Assembly budget bill allows for K-12 school funding increases that
will decrease the Pay 2004 homeowner property tax reduction to 9.2%; (3) The
manufacturing inventory tax shift provided for in the 2002 General Assembly
special session legislation will decrease the Pay 2004 homeowner property tax
reduction to 5.7%; (4) the shift of the entire inventory tax provided for in the
2002 General Assembly special session legislation will result in a
Pay 2007 homeowner property tax increase of 2.6%.
Candidate Kernan's dalliance with a 2 percent "circuit breaker" offers
no meaningful and lasting state-paid property tax relief for Hoosier homeowners
hit hardest by the 2003 property tax reassessment.
3. Position on Indianapolis to Evansville Interstate. DID NOT RESPOND. Record:
Candidate Kernan favors a new-terrain interstate between Indianapolis and
Indiana but, in spite of his opposition to toll roads, does
not indicate how it will be paid for.
4. Additional Comments. DID NOT RESPOND
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