Let Us Know! Georgia Issue Survey-2023 Session - Rep. Shaw Blackmon

Georgia State Issue Survey

In order to best serve the citizens of Georgia and our district, I am looking for your input! Please answer the following so that I may serve our interests to the best of my ability while serving you in the Georgia General Assembly.

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* 1. When thinking of Georgia, what issues do you believe are most important statewide? Please check your top three concerns.

Education

Economic Development / Jobs

Healthcare

Infrastructure (Roads/Bridges)

Tax Reform

Social Issues (Religious Freedom, Abortion)

Immigration

Public Safety (Gangs, Human Trafficking, 2nd Amendment rights)

Rural Development

Election Reform

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Do you support a Fair Tax or a Flat Tax?

Fair Tax (Individuals are taxed on consumption- taxing what is spent instead of what is earned)

Flat Tax (Individuals are taxed the same percentage across the board regardless of income)

Unsure

No change to system

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* 3. Should the state of Georgia allow Sports Betting?

Yes

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* 4. Should the state of Georgia allow Casino gaming?

Yes

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* 5. Do you favor a different school calendar which would lengthen Summer and lessen breaks during the year?

Yes

Unsure

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* 6. Would you be in favor of Medicaid expansion?

Yes

Unsure

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* 7. When thinking of our region of the state- what issue do you believe the highest importance? Please check your top choice.

Education

Healthcare Access

Job Growth / Economic Development

Infrastructure (Roads and Bridges)

Military Issues