Ryan M. Dvorak (Uncertain)
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Address: 3714 Palomino Circle #3A, South Bend, IN 46628
Phone: (574) 271-8006
E-mail: H8@ai.org
Website: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/repsites/r08/
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questionnaire - November
7, 2006, General Election
1. BACKGROUND:
Effective December 1, 2002, the Indiana sales tax increased from 5% to 6%
with a promise that the proceeds would be used to decrease homeowner
homeowner property taxes by 16.3%. As summarized at http://finplaneducation.net/betrayal_incompetence.htm,
Indiana General Assemblies and Governors have turned the promised 16.3%
decrease into a Pay 2007 property tax increase of 20.3% for the average
Hoosier homeowner. Local governments are now pushing for more flexibility
to levy income, sales, and other taxes under the guise of property tax
relief. QUESTION: Should local Indiana governments be allowed to impose
additional income, sales, and other taxes? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
2. BACKGROUND: The state's budget
the last two fiscal years has been balanced without fund transfers for the
first time since 1998-99 (see http://finplaneducation.net/indiana_cash_flow_data.htm). QUESTION: Should the state's total budget
expenditures be no more than total revenues for the next
biennium? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
3. BACKGROUND: The state's current budget is balanced
with the inclusion of a one-time increase from $35,000 to $45,000 in the state-paid Homestead
Deduction for Pay 2007 property taxes. This
decreases property taxes for the average homeowner by 6%. QUESTION: Should
the $45,000 Homestead Deduction be continued beyond
2007? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
4.
BACKGROUND:
Mandatory full-day kindergarten for all of Indiana's 75,000 kindergartners
could cost up to $150 million. QUESTIONS: Should the state pay for full-day
kindergarten? If YES, where should the state get the funds needed for full-day kindergarten?
HAS NOT RESPONDED.
5. BACKGROUND:
The $3.7 billion proceeds from leasing the Indiana Toll Road ("Major
Moves") will be used to establish a Bond Retirement Account to pay
off bonds selected by the Indiana Finance Authority, an Administration
Account, an Eligible Project Account for highway improvements throughout
Indiana, and a $500 million Next Generation Trust Fund to
be used exclusively for the provision of highways, roads, and bridges.
QUESTION: Do you anticipate the need for any state gas tax increases the
next ten years? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
6. BACKGROUND: "Major Moves" projects
include $694 million for a new terrain I-69 extension from Indianapolis to
Evansville as well as a $500 million Next Generation Trust Fund. QUESTION:
Should the "Major Moves" expenditures be combined with the
Next Generation Trust Fund proceeds to build a new terrain I-69
extension without state tax increases? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
7. BACKGROUND: The
2006 "Major Moves" legislation authorizes a toll road for an
I-69 extension between Martinsville and Evansville. QUESTION: Do you favor
legislation that removes the toll road authorization for an I-69
extension? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
8. QUESTION:
Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy? Do you
have an E-mail address? Do you have a website? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questionnaire - May 2,
2006, Primary Election
1. What will be your guiding principles for the 2007-2009 biennium
budget? Specifically, what mix of spending cuts, tax increases, and/or reserve
depletions will you support? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
2. What are your opinions regarding homeowner property taxes? Specifically, do
favor freezing all property taxes and funding budget increases through both
individual and business income tax increases? Or, do you favor a mixture of
income tax, sales tax and meals tax increases to reduce property tax growth
while providing additional revenue to local governments? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
3. Considering the "Major Moves" legislation passed by the General
Assembly this year, do you anticipate the need for any state gas tax increases
the next ten years? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
4. What is your position regarding the construction of an interstate from
Indianapolis to Evansville? Specifically, should the $500 million Next
Generation Trust Fund that is part of "Major Moves" be used
exclusively for a new terrain I-69 extension so as to avoid state gas tax
increases? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
5. Do you wish to make some additional comments about your candidacy? Do you
have an E-mail address? Do you have a website? HAS NOT RESPONDED.
2006 General Assembly Voting Record
Voted NO on "Major
Moves" House
Bill 1008, which authorizes the Indiana Department of Transportation to
enter into public-private agreements with private entities (operators)
concerning tollway projects for I-69 between Martinsville and Evansville. HB
1008 also authorizes the Indiana Finance Authority to enter into public-private
agreements with operators for the Indiana Toll Road.
Voted YES on House
Bill 1001, a residential property tax reduction bill that increases the
homestead credit for one year in 2006 to 28% and the homestead standard
deduction for one year in 2007 to $45,000. Beginning in 2007 for Lake County and
2008 for all other counties, HB 1001 also establishes a cap on residential
property taxes equal to 2% of the assessed value of the residential property.
2005 General Assembly Voting Record
Voted NO on House
Bill 1001, the budget bill that included seven significant homeowner
property tax increases.
Voted NO on House
Bill 1120, which contained thirteen negative tax impacts including a
regional Food and Beverage Tax to finance a new Colts stadium.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questionnaire - November
2, 2004, General Election
1. Guiding Principles for 2005-07
Biennium Budget. DID NOT RESPOND. 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.
Watchdog Indiana Candidate Questionnaire - November
5, 2002, General Election
1- 5. DID NOT RESPOND to General Election
Questionnaire.
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