U.S. House of Representative Candidate Survey
Please Note: Responses are limited to 200 words per question. Some responses may be cut off mid-sentence. Click on the Candidate's name to see their response.
1. Do you support construction and funding of the state’s mega-transportation projects, such as the Louisville Bridges, the I-69 Bridge near Henderson, and the Brent Spence Corridor Project in Northern Kentucky? What is your plan and what action will you take to fund these three projects that may collectively cost more than $10 billion?
2. In recent years, Northern Kentuckians developed a new strategic plan, Vision 2015. A major element of Vision 2015 is to create 50,000 new, high-paying jobs by the year 2015. As a U.S. Representative, what role do you see your office and the Federal government playing in this regional strategic plan?
3. The rising cost of health care is not only a major concern for business, but for local and state governments, colleges and universities, and even non-profit organizations. How would you recommend that the Federal government address the rising cost of health care, while providing increased accessibility as well?
4. What is your view of the current projections that the Federal Highway Trust Fund will be bankrupt by the year 2009? With all-electric vehicles literally on the market today, should a different method of taxing vehicle miles driven be adopted to replace the cents per gallon gasoline tax? If so, what?
5. As U.S. companies increasingly expand into foreign counties, what is your position on increased international trade?
6. How would you describe your motivation for running for the U.S. House of Representatives? What particular skill or strength do you have that will benefit Northern Kentucky in the Congress? Do you have specific business experience?
7. Please describe your personal involvement with your own local Chamber of Commerce. Have you served on any Chamber Committees? If so, describe your activity.
8. What is the website address that interested voters may log on to in order to learn more about other positions you have taken in the campaign?