SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

September 7, 2010

Where they stand


Do you support ballot questions to roll back the state sales tax to 3 percent and to eliminate the sales tax on alcohol?

Houseman: No

Parisella: No

Would you vote to reject a sales tax rollback if it's passed by voters?

Houseman: Circumstances would dictate my answer

Parisella: No

Would you support a bill allowing casinos?

Houseman: Yes

Parisella: Yes

Do you support the expansion of charter schools?

Houseman: Yes

Parisella: Yes

Do you support allowing cities and towns to design their own health plans for public employees?

Houseman: Yes

Parisella: Certainly leaning that way