Legislative Survey Nov 2025

1. What are the most important issues facing your family? (Check all that apply.)

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

Other (please specify)

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2. Governor Pritzker signed the largest state budget in Illinois history, which includes around a billion dollars in tax increases, one-time revenues, and other temporary measures. Since he took office, state spending has increased by nearly 40%. Do you believe Illinois should cut spending and live within its means before asking families to pay higher taxes?

Yes, the state should cut spending before raising taxes on families

Maybe, depending on what the spending is for

No, I support the current spending levels even if it means higher taxes

3. With state revenues falling, Illinois is facing a difficult budget year, and several new or increased taxes have been proposed to fund government spending. Do you support or oppose the following proposals? (Please indicate your position on each.)

a) $1.50 Delivery Tax: A statewide $1.50 tax on most delivered goods.

Support

Oppose

b) Service Tax: A new tax on common services such as car repairs, haircuts, childcare, and other everyday services.

Support

Oppose

c) Digital Advertising Tax: A tax on digital advertisements, which may raise costs for small businesses and families.

Support

Oppose

d) Income Tax Increase: An increase in the state income tax rate for individuals.

Support

Oppose

4. The state recently passed an energy bill that may result in higher utility costs for residents to fund renewable energy and infrastructure improvements. Do you support or oppose this bill?

Support

Oppose

5. The state recently passed a transit funding bill that includes increases in taxes and tolls to help pay for public transportation projects and to bail out Chicago under Mayor Brandon Johnson. Do you support or oppose this bill?

Support

Oppose

6. 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

7. 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)

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8. Do you have any additional comments or concerns you’d like to share?  

9. Would you like to receive updates on legislative news and community events?

Yes, please add me to your email list

No, thank you

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