- Conducted a study to identify reasons why Oregon voters rejected a tobacco tax increase in a recent general election
- Assessed voter opinion about a tax measure to fund transportation improvements in the Puget Sound area using telephone surveys and focus groups, researching such topics as voter concerns about congestion issues in the area and possible solutions, including funding levels and mechanisms
- Determined voter satisfaction with Oregon’s current initiative process, evaluated support for a ballot measure to revise Oregon’s initiative process by using citizen panels to evaluate potential ballot measures, and identified the best statements to use to build support for the measure through a statewide telephone survey and focus group research
- Assessed voter opinion to aid in message development and targeting for a statewide ballot measure to limit tax and fee increases imposed by state government through telephone surveys and focus groups. Results helped gain understanding for why voters would vote in favor or against the tax measure
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- Designed and implemented a research program to assess the needs and expectations of motivated voters in a county related to local government services, including a tax increase. Results were used to assist the county’s marketing and educational efforts related to the provision of county services
- Conducted focus group and survey research in a Pacific Northwest state to solicit reactions to and opinions about the public employees retirement system’s financial problems and possible solutions to assist in government relations, as well as with the development of a statewide communications program
- Conducted a telephone survey for a suburban city to assess whether residents would support a funding measure to build a community center and what general recreational activities and programs residents would like to see offered
- Conducted focus group research in Ohio and Colorado to determine voters’ attitudes about political processes and support for public funding of all elections for Congress, the Senate, President and Vice President
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