Questions By League of Women Voters Austin Area

League of Women Voters Austin Area

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What policies do you support to make Austin a more affordable place to live for all residents?
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Explain what important aspects of the land development code revision you support.
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What is your top environmental concern and how would you address it?
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What is your vision for the future of Austin, and how would you achieve it?
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What legislation would you support to provide quality public education for all children?
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What changes to Texas gun laws would you support or oppose?
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What are your top three budget priorities for the 2019 Legislative session?
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What other issues do you consider most important and how would you address it?
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Explain why you would make a fair and impartial Justice of the Peace?
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What are the resource needs of the office of Justice of the Peace?
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How will you improve the services of the Justice of the Peace?
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Explain your position on U.S. immigration policy.
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What policies, if any, would you pursue to address public safety and gun violence?
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Explain the role you believe the federal government should play in addressing the cost of and access to healthcare.
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What do you see as the best way to address mass shootings such as the ones in Santa Fe, Sutherland Springs, and Las Vegas?
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What measures would you implement to restore and protect the coast, wetlands, and the built environment to minimize damage from major storms?
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How would you address the various safety issues concerning pipelines, and oil and gas production?
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How do you plan to balance oil, gas, and mining interests with protection of natural resources and the environment?
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What are the most significant land-related issues facing Texas veterans and what can the General Land Office do to address those needs?
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As Austin grows in size, stature and economic strength, sustainability becomes a topic of ever- increasing emphasis to all Austinites: Would you support Austin’s drive in such areas as greater use of renewable energy and in reducing Austin’s carbon footprint, etc.?