Some questions for candidates

 ·        What do you believe is government’s role, specifically state government’s role, in funding for health and human services for vulnerable children, families and adults?  What are the key values that will guide you in your decision making and voting about government’s role, if elected?

 ·        What is your assessment of the recent cutbacks in funding for critical health and human services safety net programs, enrollment caps in areas like child care and health care?  Should some or all these budget cutbacks be restored?  How would you restore these cuts?

 ·        What do you think of current tax structure? Should it be reformed to provide for stability, economic development and adequate revenues for health and human services?  What is your view of the current tax exemptions and personal and corporate income taxes?  Would you propose to do tax reform if elected and if so how would you go about it?

 ·        What do you think government’s role should be in addressing poverty, hunger, homelessness, health care, and family violence and providing a safety net for families?  How would you approach these social and health concerns if elected?