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Indiana Senate, District 2

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  • Carl L. Dahlin Jr. (R)

     
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  • Carolyn Rhymes Jordan (D)

     
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    Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Ortiz (D)

     
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  • Lonnie M. Randolph (D)

     
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  • Michael D. Scott Sr. (D)

     
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  • June L. Simmons Blackmon (D)

     
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  2. 1) Should property taxes be repealed in Indiana? If so, how would you pay for that?
  3. 2) Should Indiana's Constitution be amended to cap homeowners' property tax bills at 1 percent of assessed valuation; rental and agricultural property at 2 percent; and business property at 3 percent?
  4. 3) Do you support creating any additional toll roads in Indiana?
  5. 4) How would you fully fund the I-69 extension from Indianapolis to Evansville? And should all or part of that extension be tolled?
  6. 5) Do you support privatizing the Hoosier Lottery? If yes, what would you use the money for?
  7. 6) Are there any areas of state government that you favor privatizing?
  8. 7) Should Indiana's Constitution be amended to define marriage as a union solely between one man and one woman?
  9. 8) Under what circumstances would you support any expansion of gambling in Indiana? Should we pull back from any existing type of gambling, including riverboat casinos and the casinos at horse-racing tracks, even if it means less money for the state?
  10. 9) The next legislature will be examining government reform. What consolidations would you support for school districts and counties? Are there any layers of government you would eliminate?
Carl L. Dahlin Jr.: Did not reply.
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Carolyn Rhymes Jordan: Did not reply.
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Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Ortiz: Yes. Through a contitutionally fixed income tax. Shift taxes to a growth-related indicator.
Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Ortiz: No. See answer one.
Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Ortiz: Yes.
Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Ortiz: Through bonds and, yes, parts should be tolled.
Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Ortiz: No.
Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Ortiz: Undecided. Need more facts.
Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Ortiz: No. A statute would suffice.
Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Ortiz: Personally, I oppose gaming. However, if the people in a given area want it, it is the duty of the official to support the will of the people.
Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Ortiz: I do believe government is too big. However, I will remain open to compromise.
Address: 3929 Deal St.
City/Town: East Chicago.
Length of residency in this district: Lifelong.
Campaign or work phone number: (219) 397-6678.
Email: eastchcortiz@aol.com
Date of birth: Aug. 24, 1951.
Religion: Roman Catholic.
Marital status: Single.
Education/Degrees: Ph.D. in Business; M.B.A.; B.S. Business/Economics.
Occupation/main source of income: Retired general contractor.
Military experience: Navy intelligence 8 years.
Current civic involvement/accomplishment highlights: Member, FOP, American Legion.
How much funding have you raised for your campaign?: I do not solicit funds.
Have you ever been arrested? If so, explain: No.
Lonnie M. Randolph: Did not reply.
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Lonnie M. Randolph: Did not reply.
Lonnie M. Randolph: Did not reply.
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Lonnie M. Randolph: Did not reply.
Address: 4437 Alder St.
City/Town: East Chicago.
Campaign or work phone number: (219) 397-5531.
Email: attyrandolph@aol.com
Date of birth: Aug. 7, 1949.
Marital status: Married.
Family: Two children.
Education/Degrees: Northern Illinois University, B.S. Degree The John Marshall School of Law, J.D. Degree.
Occupation/main source of income: Private attorney.
Military experience: None.
Current civic involvement/accomplishment highlights: NAACP E.C. Branch, president.
Previous public offices sought/held: State Senator 2nd District, judge, East Chicago City Court.
How much funding have you raised for your campaign?: None.
Have you ever been arrested? If so, explain: No.
Michael D. Scott Sr.: Currently the legislature has before it SJR 1 that caps property taxes. I feel we should move forward with this resolution while continuing to develop ways to lower taxes even more.
Michael D. Scott Sr.: Yes. However, we should not stop there. We should continue to develop ways to lower the burden on homeowners even more.
Michael D. Scott Sr.: Yes, if the residents of the communities that would be impacted are supportive. I do not, however, support selling or “leasing” our resources to foreign entities while costing residents their jobs.
Michael D. Scott Sr.: While I support the need for the I-69 extension, I would confer with my colleagues from the affected areas on the funding package.
Michael D. Scott Sr.: No. We should just operate it more efficiently.
Michael D. Scott Sr.: No.
Michael D. Scott Sr.: I stand on my Christian beliefs. I support the current law.
Michael D. Scott Sr.: I support a land-based casino for Gary along the I-94 corridor. I do not support moving one of Gary's license.
Michael D. Scott Sr.: Current law requires a referendum for township assessors with more than 15,000 properties. I support the will of the people. I do support township government for larger areas.

Some smaller school districts could be consolidated in order to provide more cost efficient service.
Address: 540 W 52nd Place.
City/Town: Gary.
Length of residency in this district: 26 years.
Campaign or work phone number: (219) 980-1735.
Email: mscott@m-sconsultants.com
Date of birth: Nov. 30, 1957.
Religion: Christian.
Marital status: Married.
Family: Three children.
Education/Degrees: Bachelor's in management Certificate in respiratory therapy
Occupation/main source of income: Businessman - property management.
Military experience: None.
Current civic involvement/accomplishment highlights: School Board member, 14 years; Precinct Committeeman, 18 years.
Previous civic involvement/accomplishment highlights: Director, City of Gary Youth Services Bureau,18 years.
Previous public offices sought/held: Gary School Board.
How much funding have you raised for your campaign?: None.
Who are your top three contributors?: None.
Have you ever been arrested? If so, explain: No.
June L. Simmons Blackmon: Did not reply.
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Diane Smith: Did not reply.
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Louis Vasquez III: Did not reply.
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