Here is Kathleen Gaylord's response to the
questionnaire, which ended up in e-mail limbo for some
time yesterday.  I've asked her campaign if they can
provide copies for us to distribute on saturday.
John Gilkeson

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1. Is transportation a significant environmental
issue?
    Absolutely. Transportation systems have
significant environmental impacts. We must support
policies
that promote the preservation of natural and urban
resources, enhance aesthetics and protect the
environment as we develop our transportation systems.
 
2. How would you propose balancing the transportation
needs of urban, suburban and rural constituents?
    We must have a comprehensive national
transportation policy that not only promotes
multimodal connections but also provides choices for
improved social, environmental and efficient
transportation options. We need to integrate modes
such as transit, bikeways, and rail with the highway
system.
 
3. What is your opinion of TEA-21?
    I lobbied for TEA-21 as a strong commitment to
transportation funding which provides a predictable
funding source necessary to sustain the planning and
financing of transportation projects. 
    Minnesota is guaranteed 1.4993% of the total funds
sent to states via the TEA-21 formula programs.
 
4. What is the best long-term solution to Ayd Mill
Road?
The best long-term solution is community consensus on
a logical connection between I-35 and I-94 that does
not disrupt established neighborhoods.
 
5. Do you have any specific proposals for improved
energy conservation or energy self-sufficiency for MN?
    The Federal Government should provide incentives
for efforts such as co-generation, solar energy,
waste-to-energy, safe synthetic fuels, wind,
bio-energy and district heating and cooling projects. 
 
6. What is your position on motors in the BWCA? 
    I support the Vento-Oberstar compromise.
 
7. What steps to you propose to address the severe
lack of affordable housing for low-income individuals
and
low-income families?
 I recognize that affordable housing is a community
asset and propose to:
 increase the FHA mortgage guarantee and VA programs,
 support continuation of mortgage revenue bonds that
target first-time buyers and low and moderate income
households,
 implement infill development and scattered
strategies,
 expand Section 8 and raise the Fannie Mae and Freddie
Mac affordable housing goals,
 follow through on the Good Neighbor program,
 provide increased funding to local governments for
affordable housing,
 provide rental property assistance,
 develop incentives for new affordable rental housing
construction,        
 support transition housing options, and
 assist homeowners facing foreclosures.
        


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