8/11/2008 12:16 AM
Anonymous wrote:
We are upset about the toll tag non-users we pay and they run through not fair! Reply to this
8/29/2008 6:10 PM
Jerry Madden wrote:
We have followed up with North Texas Tollway Authority on this. They mail out payment requests to the owners of the vehicles that run through without paying. They say they get about 80 percent payment rates on those which would mean that only about 1 in 5 that you have seen actually do not pay. They do go forward with prosecutions on some of the violators. Reply to this
8/20/2008 8:42 PM
Anonymous wrote:
Listen to what the average reg. citizen is saying & take some action of your own rather than relying on your staff- we did not elect them. Reply to this
8/30/2008 2:42 PM
Jerry Madden wrote:
While the staff is important they will tell you I am a pretty independant thinker. Reply to this
8/20/2008 8:44 PM
Anonymous wrote:
Spruce up the Plano post office, 75074. Restore the city's name to the sign in the lawn. Ask the feds to stop neglecting the property. Reply to this
8/20/2008 8:47 PM
Anonymous wrote:
I am a special ed asst. and my salary is too low, if I was the only provider in my family. When teachers receive a salary increase so should assistants. Reply to this
9/12/2008 4:36 PM
Jerry Madden wrote:
There will be several efforts on electricity particularly the provider of last resort language and the requirement of that provider to charge spot market prices which ar near the highest prices in the state. Reply to this
8/30/2008 2:46 PM
Jerry Madden wrote:
I do like this idea. The session does move very rapidly and legislation is always being amended so I do ask if there are specific bills you are interested in watch what is happening and email me if you see something you want brought to my attention. Reply to this
8/20/2008 8:56 PM
Anonymous wrote:
While we disagree on something's, I think that you are doing a good job and you will get my vote. Reply to this
8/20/2008 8:57 PM
Anonymous wrote:
I would like local school districts to be able to set their own calendar. Repeal the late start date. Athletics and band still start in early August, so families can not assist the entertainment industry. Reply to this
8/20/2008 9:02 PM
Anonymous wrote:
for more mass-transit in the DFW area. high gas prices will cripple us and there is no real mass transit system like the DART, NYC, Washington, etc. Further expansion is needed and fast. Reply to this
8/20/2008 9:16 PM
Anonymous wrote:
help pass a bill banning the use of cell phones while driving. Take the Spanish away from official papers. The Official language is English. If they want to come here, they must learn English. Those people are the lowest of the lowest in their countries and we put them a red carpet here. Reply to this
8/30/2008 2:50 PM
Jerry Madden wrote:
There will be some efforts to restrict cell phone use in cars. This is an issue I should poll on with our next survey. Reply to this
8/20/2008 9:27 PM
Anonymous wrote:
Stay very conservative, keep gov't small, reduce taxes, stop using education as an emotional issue to keep spending money. We spend enough per child in taxes, the issue is the quality of the teachers. Reply to this
8/20/2008 10:01 PM
Anonymous wrote:
Hold departments accountable. Slow down, do your jobs, be fiscally responsible. Reply to this
8/30/2008 2:49 PM
Jerry Madden wrote:
I do try very hard to hold agencies accountable. We certainly did that with the Youth Commission. I think this input must have come from my wife since she always is telling me to slow down and watch the money. Reply to this
8/20/2008 10:02 PM
Anonymous wrote:
Continue the work you have been doing in service to our district. Thank you from the Swor household. Reply to this
8/20/2008 10:03 PM
Anonymous wrote:
Enforce our existing laws. Quit trying to solve our problems by enacting more laws. Reply to this
8/20/2008 10:04 PM
Anonymous wrote:
We like mailed (paper) updates on what is going on during the session and reminders on how we can weigh on issues being discussed. We loved this mailer. Reply to this
8/20/2008 10:06 PM
Anonymous wrote:
Eliminate unnecessary spending. Too many people in government are not doing enough work. Reply to this
8/20/2008 10:07 PM
Anonymous wrote:
Increase funding for nursing school faculty positives so school scan increase the number of RN students. Reply to this
8/20/2008 10:21 PM
Anonymous wrote:
Ask the right questions before you let something like the TXU buy out happen again. The TXU exc. made millions. Reply to this
8/30/2008 2:40 PM
Jerry Madden wrote:
I pray often for the wisdom to ask the right questions in many situations as a legislator. Sometimes the prayers are answered but in others the request comes up short. Reply to this
8/20/2008 10:24 PM
Anonymous wrote:
Open line of communication, continued. We are happy to have you as our state Rep.! Reply to this
8/20/2008 10:25 PM
Anonymous wrote:
Focusing more on property taxes, we pay so much in Collin County, I am tired of participating in "Robin Hood Situations". We work hard for our family Reply to this
8/20/2008 10:31 PM
Anonymous wrote:
This report says that this survey is posted "on our website," but gives no URL address. I can't find it on jerrymadden.org. Reply to this
We just moved here, but this newsletter is great. Keep up the excellent communication.
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Keep the communication coming.
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I like this opinion poll. keep them coming. Publish the results of these polls back to us
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Keep up the good work. You're doing great. We'll keep voting for you
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Communicate, communicate, communicate
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Don't vote "yes" for crappy laws!
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We are upset about the toll tag non-users we pay and they run through not fair!
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We have followed up with North Texas Tollway Authority on this. They mail out payment requests to the owners of the vehicles that run through without paying. They say they get about 80 percent payment rates on those which would mean that only about 1 in 5 that you have seen actually do not pay. They do go forward with prosecutions on some of the violators.
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Just be honest and trustworthy.
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Input on state criminal justice legislation.
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Doing a good job!
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More communication & request for input like this.
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Listen to what the average reg. citizen is saying & take some action of your own rather than relying on your staff- we did not elect them.
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While the staff is important they will tell you I am a pretty independant thinker.
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Build a fence/ stronger laws on Immigration
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Spruce up the Plano post office, 75074. Restore the city's name to the sign in the lawn. Ask the feds to stop neglecting the property.
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I am a special ed asst. and my salary is too low, if I was the only provider in my family. When teachers receive a salary increase so should assistants.
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Send out more things such as this
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Keep taxes low & tolls down!
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Keep striving.
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Know the people who put you in office and represent them.
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Get electrical providers back under control!
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There will be several efforts on electricity particularly the provider of last resort language and the requirement of that provider to charge spot market prices which ar near the highest prices in the state.
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Survey more often on pending bills, so we can offer specific "votes".
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I do like this idea. The session does move very rapidly and legislation is always being amended so I do ask if there are specific bills you are interested in watch what is happening and email me if you see something you want brought to my attention.
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Get rid of the Wright act!
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While we disagree on something's, I think that you are doing a good job and you will get my vote.
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I would like local school districts to be able to set their own calendar. Repeal the late start date. Athletics and band still start in early August, so families can not assist the entertainment industry.
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Keep sending info letter
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keep on keeping- Good Work!
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Support consumers against utility companies!!!!!!
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for more mass-transit in the DFW area. high gas prices will cripple us and there is no real mass transit system like the DART, NYC, Washington, etc. Further expansion is needed and fast.
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I'm satisfied. No recommendations.
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more surveys like this and more information on the key issues.
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Adopt the concealed weapon carry policy of Vermont.
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I am not familiar with the Vermont law.
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help pass a bill banning the use of cell phones while driving. Take the Spanish away from official papers. The Official language is English. If they want to come here, they must learn English. Those people are the lowest of the lowest in their countries and we put them a red carpet here.
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There will be some efforts to restrict cell phone use in cars. This is an issue I should poll on with our next survey.
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I don’t know, thanks for sending this questionnaire.
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Get illegal aliens out of the state.
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Keep us informed.
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Stay conservative.
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Keep in touch.
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- Honesty and Integrity.
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Stay very conservative, keep gov't small, reduce taxes, stop using education as an emotional issue to keep spending money. We spend enough per child in taxes, the issue is the quality of the teachers.
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Keep us informed!
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We are fine. protect the children under state supervision. Get the criminals out of state agencies.
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Work on immigration to stop the flow of Mexicans to Collin County.
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Seem to be doing fine to me!
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Continue to be alert about state issues. Thank you.
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You are doing a good job!
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Additional opinion questions to keep-in-touch.
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Vote conservative. Vote for TEXANS! (not illegal's).
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Work on developing a state enery conservation plan similar to California.
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High property taxes, deregulated insurance *utility industries.
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Provide more surveys and newsletters like this one. Thank you.
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Hold departments accountable. Slow down, do your jobs, be fiscally responsible.
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I do try very hard to hold agencies accountable. We certainly did that with the Youth Commission. I think this input must have come from my wife since she always is telling me to slow down and watch the money.
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Continue the work you have been doing in service to our district. Thank you from the Swor household.
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Enforce our existing laws. Quit trying to solve our problems by enacting more laws.
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We like mailed (paper) updates on what is going on during the session and reminders on how we can weigh on issues being discussed. We loved this mailer.
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Eliminate unnecessary spending. Too many people in government are not doing enough work.
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Increase funding for nursing school faculty positives so school scan increase the number of RN students.
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Never forget you were elected to represent the people of the state of Texas
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Build the fence. Lower property taxes. Cut spending. Stop illegal immigration.
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Get this Gas price down. It is directly responsible for inflation & our current crisis.
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appreciate these informative newsletters. Thank you.
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Keep taxes low, we are tired of working till April to pay the government.
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You are doing a good job now, thanks for asking
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Ask the right questions before you let something like the TXU buy out happen again. The TXU exc. made millions.
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I pray often for the wisdom to ask the right questions in many situations as a legislator. Sometimes the prayers are answered but in others the request comes up short.
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continue serving the public. Great job! Love this survey!
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Open line of communication, continued. We are happy to have you as our state Rep.!
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Focusing more on property taxes, we pay so much in Collin County, I am tired of participating in "Robin Hood Situations". We work hard for our family
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Thanks for the communication.
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Continue these newsletters!
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Send us more letters.
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Cut spending, Lower taxes
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This report says that this survey is posted "on our website," but gives no URL address. I can't find it on jerrymadden.org.
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You're doing fine.
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