Rep. Jess Hanson's 2024 Legislative Survey

Hello Neighbors!

My name is Jess Hanson, and I am so proud to represent our communities of Burnsville and Savage in the State Legislature. Could you spare a few minutes to fill out my 2024 survey? Listening to my constituents is the most important part of my job as your state representative. Your responses will help me better understand your viewpoints, concerns, and values. Let's make our voices heard!

Sincerely,

State Representative Jess Hanson

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* 1. Please enter your name, address, and email address. This information will be not be shared.

Name

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

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* 2. The 2024 Legislative Session began on February 12. What issues do you feel are most important for the legislature to address this year? Select all that apply.

Addressing workforce shortages

Improving public infrastructure and transit options

Addressing the cost of healthcare and prescription drugs

Creating greater access to mental health care

Enacting more climate-friendly policies

Supporting public schools and pathways to post-secondary institutions

Expanding efforts to help homeowners and renters

Ensuring our elections are accessible to all citizens

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What are you most excited about that Minnesota lawmakers accomplished last year? Please check all that apply.

A child tax credit that will cut childhood poverty by 1/3

Investing over $15 million for our school districts, including mental health support

Adopting a 100% clean energy by 2040 goal

Codifying reproductive health care freedoms

Passing paid family and medical leave and earned sick and safe time

Gun violence prevention laws like red flag laws and universal background checks

Legalizing adult-use cannabis and expunging prior convictions

Eliminating the tax on social security for 3/4 of Minnesota seniors

Passing $4.25 million in local public safety aid for Burnsville and Savage

Universal free school meals for all students

Other (please specify)

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* 4. In 2023, I secured state support for the Quentin Ave Bridge, the Nicollet Ave Bridge, and the Savage Sports Center public infrastructure projects in our community, which project are you most excited about?

Reconstruction funding for the Quentin Ave. Bridge

Funding for improvements to the Nicollet Ave. Bridge

Repairing the Savage Sports Center Dome and replacing turf

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* 5. The Legislature legalized adult-use cannabis for recreational use last year. I worked closely on the legislation, which allows local governments to set the rules for public cannabis consumption. Cities may set ordinances for where public cannabis use is not acceptable and whether it should be treated as a petty misdemeanor offense (a ticket).

What are your thoughts on public cannabis consumption ordinances?

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* 6. In 2023, I passed legislation lifting a ban on the legislature considering a proposed commuter rail line connecting Savage to Minneapolis through the Dan Patch Corridor.

Would you support or oppose a study about the pros and cons of a commuter rail line?

Support

Oppose

Not Sure

Rep. Jess Hanson's 2024 Legislative Survey

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* 1. Please enter your name, address, and email address. This information will be not be shared.

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* 2. The 2024 Legislative Session began on February 12. What issues do you feel are most important for the legislature to address this year? Select all that apply.

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* 3. What are you most excited about that Minnesota lawmakers accomplished last year? Please check all that apply.

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* 4. In 2023, I secured state support for the Quentin Ave Bridge, the Nicollet Ave Bridge, and the Savage Sports Center public infrastructure projects in our community, which project are you most excited about?

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* 6. In 2023, I passed legislation lifting a ban on the legislature considering a proposed commuter rail line connecting Savage to Minneapolis through the Dan Patch Corridor. Would you support or oppose a study about the pros and cons of a commuter rail line?

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* 7. What can I do to help you and your family as your state representative?

* 6. In 2023, I passed legislation lifting a ban on the legislature considering a proposed commuter rail line connecting Savage to Minneapolis through the Dan Patch Corridor.

Would you support or oppose a study about the pros and cons of a commuter rail line?