Rep. Harry A. Readshaw
36th Legislative District
Allegheny County
I want your opinion!

Hey, Harry...

Your opinion is important: There is a new proposal to eliminate the state store system that will likely be considered by the House in the fall. What are your opinions about state store privatization?

1. Should the privatizing of liquor stores be a priority at this time?

Yes, we need an instant revenue source
Yes, the government should be out of the liquor sales business
No, Pennsylvania needs to utilize its assets as a continual revenue source
No, government involvement is necessary for the sale of liquor

2. How do you think wine and liquor prices will react if liquor stores are privatized?

All prices will increase
All prices will decrease
Prices will always be dependent on supply/demand
No change in price will occur

3. If privatized, where should revenue from the sale of liquor licenses be allocated?

Reduction of the state budget
Education funding
Other public school
Health/Human Services development
Other
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4. If privatized, should current state workers be protected?

Yes
No

5. If privatized, should licensees be prohibited from making monetary contributions to state officials/campaigns?

Yes
No
Other
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6. Overall, do you support the privatization of liquor stores in Pennsylvania?

Yes
No
I need more information
I am not concerned; this does not affect me

7. If privatization is approved, should the number of licensed wine and spirit shops be increased from the current 609 to the proposed number of at least 750?

No. There are already enough outlets
Yes. License auction revenues and private competition should determine the number of stores

8. Would you want a privatized wine and spirit shop in your neighborhood?

Yes, if run as state-owned stores currently are
Yes, it would be worth the convenience
No, because of traffic and possibility for noise and loitering
No, there are enough stores in the present locations

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