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Donald J. Lehe’s policy on adu regulation

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Should homeowners be allowed to build small backyard cottages (ADUs) without a government permit?

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Agree

Yes, as long as its safe, I should be able to build whatever I want on my property

Aligns with GOP themes of individual liberty/property rights and skepticism of government red tape, while still acknowledging safety—consistent with many Republican deregulatory arguments. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, I prefer the current permit process

Keeping the existing permit process aligns with Republicans who favor local control and standard building-code enforcement rather than blanket permit elimination. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, this would overcrowd quiet single-family neighborhoods

Protecting single-family neighborhood character and opposing densification is common among many Republican local officials and voters, though not a universal national party plank. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, this would lead to unsafe living conditions and overwhelm sewers, roads, and parking

Same infrastructure/safety rationale as other anti-permit answers; fits Republicans who prioritize code enforcement and local capacity concerns. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, this would lead to unsafe living conditions and overwhelm sewers, roads, and parking

Public-safety and infrastructure-capacity arguments resonate with GOP support for building codes and opposition to unfunded local impacts, though many would still prefer streamlined (not zero) permitting. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No

Some Republicans emphasize local control, neighborhood character, and code enforcement, which can translate into opposition to permit-free ADUs, though not uniformly. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes

Republicans often favor property rights and deregulation, but many GOP officials also support local zoning control and building-code permitting; party stance is mixed. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

Yes, it’s a fast way to ease the housing crisis for seniors and renters

Housing-supply arguments can attract some pro-market Republicans, but framing around “housing crisis” solutions for renters/seniors is more commonly emphasized by Democrats; GOP support is mixed. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

No, we should incentivize high-rise housing near transit instead

Preferring high-rise, transit-oriented development is more associated with urbanist/blue-state policy; many Republicans are skeptical of high-density planning mandates, though some pro-growth conservatives exist. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, and ADUs should be banned entirely

An outright ban conflicts with GOP property-rights rhetoric and market-oriented housing views, even if some local Republicans oppose ADUs; a total ban is more extreme than typical GOP positions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 244 voters that identify as Republican.

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