Congressman Sander Levin

Survey Results

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At the end of 2009, I sent out an interactive survey to residents of the 12th Congressional District to gather their views on local economic conditions and to get their reaction on job creation proposals.   I really appreciate that thousands of residents from throughout Macomb and Oakland counties took the time to share with me their views. Thank You! Below are detailed results from the survey.

For You and Your family, is the economic picture the same as a year ago, better or worse?
Worse 62.53%
About the same 32.14%
Better 4.85%
None of the Above 0.49%


Looking ahead to 2010, how do you feel about the economic outlook for you and your family?
Pessimistic 52.58%
Neutral 26.59%
Optimistic 19.17%
None of the Above 1.67%


What concerns you and your family the most about the economy today?
Deficit spending that willc ome due in the future 24.06%
Government Spending Cuts that impact education and other services 11.37%
Making Ends Meet during the downturn 19.09%
No Jobs are available 34.68%
Other 3.76
Preparing for the future like college education savings or retirement 7.03%


Should Congress take additional action to spur job growth?
No 14.82%
Yes 70.37%
Undecided 14.82%


Which of the following do you support to create jobs?
Create a temporary public sector job program 5.91%
Invest in infrastructure projects like building roads, bridges and schools 9.49%
Invest in training and re-training programs so workers can move into new careers 11.09%
Pay down the federal deficit 8.09%
Provide money to state and local governments so they can avoid layoffs 4.67%
Stop trade policies that ship jobs overseas or let other countries gain an unfair advantage 20.34%
Provide a tax credit for businesses that hire new people 11.88%
Invest in training and re-training programs so workers can move into new careers 11.09%
Provide access to lending in small business 10.70%
Invest in technology research and development to create new industries 10.43%
Support the effort of businesses to create work share or part-time programs to keep people working during the downturn 7.42%