Environment - Top Priority For Independent Voters Of Midterm Elections In Arizona - Survey
Date
11/4/2022 5:07:21 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) PHOENIX, U.S., November 4. Environment is a top
priority for independent/unaffiliated voters of midterm elections
in Arizona, Sybil Francis, Ph.D, President & CEO of Center for the
Future of Arizona (CFA), said during the briefing on midterm
elections for the international reporters in Phoenix. November 3,
reports.
She was referring to findings from the Arizona Voters' Agenda
developed by the
Center for the Future of Arizona from the findings of two public
opinion surveys of likely Republican, Democratic, and
independent/unaffiliated voters of all ages, conducted in April and
August.
“Environmental issues earned some of the highest amounts of
support from independent and unaffiliated voters. Around 98 percent
of them call for protecting water for future and secure long-term
water supplies, 98 percent are focusing on improving air quality
and for 95 percent of voters it is important to preserve and
protect Arizona's rivers, natural areas, and wildlife,” she
explained.
Francis went on to add that Arizona voters are concerned about
water sustainability.
She noted that the majority, 73 percent of all voters don't
believe that the State of Arizona will have enough water for
residents, agriculture, industry, and other businesses for the next
100 years. This is while 18 percent are optimistic about that,
while 9 percent don't know.
As for other key issues, the survey finds out that 60 percent of
the voters prefer investing in education over a tax cut. Following
significant investment of state funds in June 2022, a majority of
the electorate believes education continues to remain underfunded.
Around 57 percent suggest to invest in new roads and fixing
streets, while 50 percent support investments in public safety.
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