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Fall 2004 - Survey #5 (Beige Form)

 Survey Questions and Results:

1.   1.  The legislature refused to adopt an open primary law last session.  Should we return to the open primary?  (673 responses)

Yes:  69%                         No:  17%                     Don’t Know:  14%

2.   2.  Do you think that changes to the current economic limit factor (ELF) would discourage oil companies from continued investment in Alaska?  (675 responses)

Yes:  22%                          No:  45%                    Don’t Know:  33%

3.   3.  Would you prefer to reinstate the old Longevity Bonus Program, or continue to aid under-privileged senior citizens?  (668 responses) 

Longevity Bonus: 50%     Aid to Seniors:  36%     Don’t Know:  14%

4.   4.  Are you registered to vote in Alaska?  (670 responses)

Yes:  94%                         No:  4%                       Don’t Know:  2%

5.   5.  Legislators, teachers and public employees currently have their own retirement plan.  Should new employees continue to be enrolled in the current (PERS & TRS) retirement system or be merged into Social Security along with most people working in the private sector?  (667 responses) 

PERS/TRS:  38%     Social Security:  42%     Don’t Know:  20%

6.   6.  Do you favor additional taxes at this time?  (682 responses)

Yes:  18%                          No:  74%                    Don’t Know:  8%

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