Politics & Government
4 Ballot Questions for Democrats
The party wants to know what voters think about charter schools, gifts to lobbyists and other issues.
Voters casting ballots in the July 31 Democratic primary will find four questions to answer.
These ballot questions have no binding effect, but let Democratic Party leaders know how the rank and file feel about certain issues.
These are the four questions, with yes-no answers available.
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1. Should the Georgia Constitution be amended to allow the state to override locally elected school boards' decisions when it comes to the creation of charter schools in your county or city?
2. Do you support ending current practices permitting unlimited gifts from lobbyists to state legislators?
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3. Should Georgia adopt an income tax credit for home energy costs to support the economic security of our families?
4. Should Georgia reduce sales taxes on Made in Georgia products so as to support the growth of small businesses in our state?
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