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ELLETTSVILLE WARD 1 CANDIDATE RESPONSES TO 2007 QUESTIONNAIRE
(see links at left for other responses)
CANDIDATES
Republican: David B. Drake (no response received)
Democrat: Phillip D. Rogers
1. Do you support the right of working people to unionize and engage in collective bargaining?
Phillip D. Rogers - “Yes”
2. In the above question, do you make a distinction between private sector and public sector workers?
Phillip D. Rogers - “Yes”
3. What are your views on the privatization of jobs that are presently done by government employees?
Phillip D. Rogers - “I do not support privatization of jobs - not in best interest of public.”
4. Do you support binding arbitration for public employees?
Phillip D. Rogers - “No”
5. Should government have a role in the availability and affordability of daycare?
(a) If no, why not? (b) If yes, what should that role be?
Phillip D. Rogers - “No. Not a supporter of goverment control & regulations”
6. Do you support domestic partner benefits for city employees?
Phillip D. Rogers - “No”
7. What do you think should be city government’s role in economic development?
Phillip D. Rogers - “Yes, add good paying jobs.”
8. How and when should tax abatements be used?
Phillip D. Rogers - “Yes, depending on the company & track record of adding jobs”
9. Are you willing to tie the payment of a living wage, full time work, and employer provided health care as conditions to granting tax incentives to businesses?
Phillip D. Rogers - “Yes”
10. Are you in favor of tax abatement documentation being verified?
Phillip D. Rogers - “Yes”
11. Would you support a program for Single Payer/Universal Health Care?
Phillip D. Rogers - “Yes. Depending on cost.”
12. Would you support a requirement that contractors meet minimum criteria defining a “responsible contractor” in order to be considered for municipal contracts? Criteria could include past performance, having proper insurance coverage, adherence to safety and labor laws, and other employee standards.
Phillip D. Rogers - “Yes” |
