Steve Perry
Candidate for Metro Township Kearns area district 3
801.680.2282
Kearns
Salt Lake County
Republican
UCA Candidate Survey
Should government be involved in funding the arts and humanities?
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Yes
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Please explain your answer (one or two sentences is sufficient):
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I think that on the state and community level government should be involved in supporting the arts and humanities. Otherwise it is left up to private funding which is also a good thing. But the more people are aware and support the arts the more of an impact it can have on the people.
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If your elected office could impact the amount of money spent on public K-12 arts & humanities education, what would you choose to do?
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Increase Spending
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If your elected office could impact the amount of money spent on after school K-12 arts & humanities education program, what would you choose to do?
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Increase Spending
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Do you believe that during-the-day arts and humanities education should be a part of K-12 curriculum?
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Yes
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If your elected office could impact the amount of money spent on cultural programs, what would you choose to do?
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Increase Spending
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Do you consider the arts and cultural sector an economic driver in Utah?
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Yes
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Do you support Utah's Percent-for-Art Act, which designates 1% of public building costs for public art?
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Yes
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Do you support the designation of Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty as the State Work of Art?
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Unsure
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If your office could impact legislation, would you support a bill that exempts cultural non-profits from property tax?
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Yes
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Please explain your answer to (one or two sentences is sufficient):
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I am surprised to hear that cultural non-profits pay taxes. If the property tax benefits the arts then I would want to look at how effective it is.
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Would you support a minor increase to bed or tourism taxes to fund more cultural districts in your community?
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Yes
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Please explain your answer (one or two sentences is sufficient):
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Without knowing what is happening already, I would be inclined to support it. Our tourism is up and they would also benefit from our arts and culture.
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Last year the state legislature passed a bill (HB223 Local Historic District Amendments) restricting the creation of historical districts. What are your thoughts about historic preservation? (One or two sentences is sufficient).
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I support historic preservation. Once it is gone, the people will forget about it.
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Have you had a personal experience with arts, culture, or humanities that has had an impact on your life? Please explain (one or two sentences is sufficient).
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I have had each of my 5 children and my wife and I participate in the arts and culture. We live in a very diverse community. We love the many cultures and participating in many different events and activities.
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