Lawmakers this year approved revisions in the Illinois Open Meetings Act.  Do you believe those changes were sufficient?  If not, what other changes should be made?

Should the boundaries of legislative and congressional districts be drawn by an independent, nonpolitical organization, or should that power stay with the legislature?  If you support a change, explain how that should be done.

Do you favor or oppose limits on campaign contributions by individuals and interest groups?  Should limits apply to contributions made by political parties and by funds controlled by the leaders of the House and Senate?

Illinois will vote in 2010 on a constitutional amendment to allow the recall of a governor by citizen initiative.  Do you support this amendment?  Should all public officials be subject to recall?

Former Gov. George Ryan has been imprisoned on ethics charges.  Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is scheduled to be tried in 2010 on ethics charges.  Does Illinois have a culture of corruption that encourages unethical behavior?

Where do you stand on the state's current "winner take all" redistricting method? Do you support a move toward a constitutional amendment that would allow for an alternative map drawing system?

What is your position on campaign finance caps for legislative leaders and political parties? What, if any, changes do you think are needed in the state ethics and transparency laws? Will you vote for the current leader of your caucus?