District Wide Constituent Survey It’s my honor to represent you in the New York State Assembly. Please fill out my constituent survey so I can fight for the issues that matter most to you. Javascript must be enabled to properly view this page. * Indicates Required Field Title First Name * Middle Initial Last Name * Suffix Address (Street Address, P.O. Box, Company Name, c/o)* Street Address, P.O. Box, Company Name, c/o Address Line 2 (Suite, Unit, Building, Floor, etc.) Suite, Unit, Building, Floor, etc. Apt Number City * State * Zip * Phone Number * Email * Confirm Email * Primary Language * The Coronavirus Pandemic and You COVID-19 is more than an illness - it is a profound experience still affecting our daily lives. During the pandemic have you or a family member experienced any of the following issues or circumstances? Check all that apply: Loss of employment income Food scarcity Delayed medical care Housing insecurity K-12 or higher educational changes Seeking access to mental health services Lack of access to technology Loss of Life or Severe Health Complications Which mental health conditions have you experienced during the pandemic? Check all that apply. Depression Loneliness & Isolation Anxiety Trauma Grief & Loss Substance Use Other What are your thoughts about the COVID-19 vaccine mandate? Support strict implementation for all eligible demographics Support only for adults Oppose portions of it or its entirety Do you feel that there is accessible COVID-19 testing in our community? Yes No Section 2: Housing: Every person in our community deserves access to a safe, decent, and affordable place to live. Are you experiencing any housing-related issue(s)? Please describe which housing issues affect you and your family. New York State faces a growing affordable housing shortage compounded by the pandemic. What do you believe the Legislature should do to address this issue? Legalize Accessory Dwelling Units (i.e. legalizing basement, attic, or garage apartments) Increase Affordable Housing Options (ie. expanding voucher programs, creating more supportive housing, lowering the Area Median Income threshold) Extend the Eviction Moratorium & Rental Assistance Programs Provide Tax Breaks for Homeowners with Uncooperative Tenants Are you or your household experiencing “Rent Burden” or “Mortgage Burden?” (This means that you are spending more than 30% of your total monthly income towards your rental or mortgage expenses.) Rent Burden Mortgage Burden Neither Unsure Prefer not to answer Section 3: Taxes State revenue from taxes ensures adequate funding for essential programs and services. Which revenue-raising measures would you support? Increasing the state’s income tax on any income over one million dollars? Support Oppose Create a new tax on unoccupied but not abandoned luxury homes and apartments in New York that are worth over $5 million and not a family’s primary residence? Support Oppose Reinstating the stock transfer tax – also known as the financial transaction tax? The stock-transfer tax is a sales tax on stock purchases. The underlying stock transfer tax rate would be linked to a person’s trading volume: The lower the trading volume, the lower the tax. Support Oppose Imposing a tax of one-half of one percent on all corporate stock buybacks of issued shares? Following the 2017 federal corporate tax cuts, corporations in the United States spent a record $1 trillion in corporate stock buybacks. Support Oppose Section 4: Quality of Life More than just a nuisance, quality of life issues affect everything from the cleanliness of our streets to our ability to enjoy peace of mind where we live. Which Quality of Life issues do you and your neighbors experience most often? Please circle as many that apply: Potholes & Broken Sidewalks Garbage/Sanitation Illegal industrial in residential areas Parking/Noise Complaints Tree Pruning/Removal Civil Disputes Other Section 5: Gun Violence Prevention New York became the first U.S. state to declare gun violence a disaster and public health emergency. What do you believe is the solution to ending gun violence? Please select all that apply: Community Centers & After School Programs Jobs/Workforce Development Expanded Access to Mental Health Programs Increased Police & Law Enforcement presence in our communities Stronger Laws to Stop Gun Trafficking Between States All of the above None of the above Do you support legislation to hold gun manufacturers accountable for gun violence? Yes No Unsure According to research, nearly 90% of crime guns recovered in New York City originated in another state. Do you support legislation to combat interstate (between-state) gun trafficking? Yes No Unsure Section 6: Food Apartheid The issue of “food apartheid” refers to racially segregated and unequal healthy food access in our communities. Where do you most commonly shop for groceries? Farmer’s market Supermarket Bodega or deli Delivery services Food Pantry Other “I don’t buy healthy food options because they are more expensive.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Completely disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Completely agree How long does it take you to reach the place where you get your groceries? Less than 10 minutes 10-20 minutes 30 minutes or more An hour or more How often have you seen expired foods on the shelves where you get your groceries? Never Some of the time Very often All of the time Section 7: Criminal Justice Reform The purpose of our criminal justice system must be to rehabilitate rather than to excessively punish. Would you support the expungement (removal) of nonviolent criminal records? Yes No Unsure Do you believe that people who are incarcerated should have wider access to higher education while serving time in prison so that they are better equipped to contribute to their communities upon returning home? Yes No Unsure Section 8: Civic Engagement Participating in your neighborhood affairs helps you to stay informed about urgent issues and advocate for better resources and services. Are you civically or locally engaged with your community? If yes, which organizations are you part of? If not, please explain your reasoning: Section 9: Legislation: Many of the laws “on the books” todayoriginated from ideas expressed by private citizens. What do you think are the most pressing issues that the New York State Legislature should address in the 2022 legislative session? If you could propose a new law or modify existing law, what would you recommend? Section 10: Transportation Public transit is the heartbeat of New York City, but only when it works and works for everyone. How long, on average, does it take you to travel to work or school on the subway, ferry, buses, dollar vans, etc.? 10-20 minutes 30-45 minutes 45 minutes to 1 hour An hour or more Please share recommendations on how you would improve public transportation in the neighborhood Section 11: Healthcare Now more than ever, we must ensure quality and affordable healthcare for all. Where do you most commonly receive primary care? Primary Care Doctor Health Clinic Urgent Care Facility I do not receive primary care Other How would you rate the quality of primary care you receive in the community (for those who have providers in the immediate area, if not please skip this question)? Very Bad Poor Neutral Good Excellent Section 12: Environment (Flooding and Emergency Preparedness): Our communities face a higher risk of damage from extreme weather events (ie. hurricanes, tropical storms, etc.) and rising sea levels due to climate change. Does your block experience flooding when it is high tide or rains? If so, please provide the street intersections below. Yes No In 2012, our communities were devastated by Hurricane Sandy which was one of the most violent hurricanes that New York had ever seen. How would you rate your household’s preparedness for the next natural disaster? Well prepared Prepared Partially Prepared Not Prepared Unsure Section 13: Senior Community Members We are committed to ensuring optimal health, safety, and emotional well-being for our most senior community members. Are you at least 50 years of age? Yes No Decline to answer If yes, do you have access to a community space for recreation and leisure (example: senior center)? Yes No Where do you generally go for social activities and recreation? Do you know where to find help for any quality of life concerns that you may have? Yes No Unsure Section 14: ADA Accessibility People with disabilities have a right to fair and just accommodations in our communities. How would you rate accessibility for people with disabilities in your community? (ie. Access to elevators, wheelchair ramps, signs available in large-type font, etc.) Very Bad Poor Neutral Good Excellent Section 15: Youth and Education Our youth and children deserve access to a quality education that prepares them for success. How well do you feel your child’s school prepares students for academic success? Not very well Moderately well Very well How well do you feel your child’s school engages parents? Not very well Moderately well Very well Are you satisfied with your child or student’s school? Yes No Unsure Section 16: Employment The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened already high unemployment rates in our communities. Have you been unemployed within the last 3 years? Yes No If Yes, which agencies or programs helped you while you were unemployed? Office of Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson Evaluation Our office wants to hear your thoughts about our work and how we can improve. How responsive to your needs is our office? Not very responsive Somewhat responsive Responsive Very Responsive We believe that it is important to share information about the responsibilities of an Assembly Member so that you know how we can best serve you. How knowledgeable are you about the responsibilities of an Assembly Member? Very knowledgeable Knowledgeable Less knowledgeable Not knowledgeable Unsure Please let us know what you think you’d want to know more about. Section 17: Miscellaneous Is there anything I haven’t asked that you’d like to address? User Name
