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Spring 2025 Legislative Survey
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1. Do you support the construction of carbon sequestration programs that inject C02 into the ground to reduce emissions?
Yes
No
No opinion
2. Do you support nuclear energy?
Yes
No
No opinion
3. Should the General Assembly establish a strong, independent office to investigate and prosecute corruption and other wrongdoings by lawmakers in Springfield?
Yes
No
No opinion
4. Would you support legislation that would abolish the Firearm Owners ID (FOID) card with the knowledge that federal background checks would still be required to purchase a gun?
Yes
No
No opinion
5. Do you consider yourself pro-life or pro-choice?
Pro-life
Pro-choice
6. What are the most important issues facing your family?
High taxes and cost of living
Crime and public safety
Education and parental rights
Job opportunities and economic growth
Government spending and waste
Roads, traffic, and infrastructure
Immigration and border security
Immigration and border security
Other (please specify)
Other:
7. What is your biggest financial pressure right now? (Check all that apply.)
Grocery and household costs
Childcare or after-school care
Healthcare or prescriptions
Gas and utility bills
Property taxes
College or student loans
Saving for retirement
Other (please specify)
Other:
8. Illinois has some of the highest taxes in the country. How should the state respond? (Check all that apply.)
Cut wasteful government spending
Provide property tax relief for families and seniors
Reduce income taxes for individuals and families
Lower taxes and regulations on businesses to create jobs
Keep taxes the same but increase transparency
9. What concerns you most about education in Illinois?
Declining academic performance
Lack of curriculum transparency
Teacher shortages
Not enough career/vocational training
Unequal funding across schools
Support to homeschool my children
10. How confident are you about staying in Illinois long term?
Very confident – I see a future here
Somewhat confident – But the cost of living is a concern
Not confident – I’ve considered leaving
11. Are you currently experiencing any issues with a state agency where we could be of assistance?
12. How would you prefer to receive updates from your legislator? (Check all that apply)
Email newsletters
Social media
In-person events or town halls
Direct mail
Traditional media (TV, radio, newspaper)
Other (please specify)
Other:
13. Do you have any additional comments or concerns you’d like to share?
Would you like to receive updates on legislative news and community events?
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No
Would you like to receive occasional text messages from Senator Balkema? You can opt out at any time.*
Yes
No
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