Georgia State Legislative Election 2018 Political Courage Test

Abortion & Reproductive

1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-life

2. Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
- Yes

3. Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions?
- Yes

4. Other or expanded principles
- The Constitution guarantees life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. After conception, the new life deserves an advocate to protect him/her

Budget, Spending, & Tax

1. Reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions?
- No

2. Instituting mandatory furloughs AND/OR layoffs for state employees?
- No Answer

3. Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients?
- No

4. An income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- No

5. Other or expanded principles
- Specific response to budgetary crises, not boiler plate. In favor of defined contribution plans-- not defined benefits plans. State can apply for waivers for Medicaid, instead of expanding Medicaid.

Campaign Finance & Government Reform

1. Do you support any limits on campaign contributions to state candidates?
- No

2. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- No

3. Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting?
- No

4. Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- 2020 will be my first experience with census and I hope to serve on the redistricting committee. Legislature itself should find a way to solve redistricting issues together. Voter ID--absolutely!!

Crime & Public Safety

1. Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
- Yes

2. Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- No

3. Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
- No

4. Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- Cautious in any reductions for penalty for certain crimes.

Economic

1. Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes

2. Do you support lowering state taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes

3. Do you support reducing state government regulations on the private sector?
- Yes

4. Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits?
- No

5. Do you support requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits?
- Yes

6. Do you support an increase of the minimum wage of Georgia?
- No

7. Other or expanded principles
- Some public/private partnerships may work in different parts of the state. A viable economic development team at the local level is desirable to invest in growth. We are always the safety net for those who are not able.

Education

1. Do you support adopting federal education standards in Georgia?
- No

2. Do you support state funding for charter schools?
- Yes

3. Should immigrants unlawfully present in the United States who graduate from Georgia high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
- No

4. Other or expanded principles
- We need higher education standards in Georgia. It is a function of State Government to manage and oversee education It would be desirable if students around the country are studying the same thing at the same grade. There should be a mechanism whereby a student who came to the U.S. with illegal parents can work toward legal status.

Environment & Energy

1. Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- No Answer

2. Do you support state government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions?
- No Answer

3. Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives?
- No Answer

4. Other or expanded principles
- All funding requests go through the appropriations committee after appropriate study. If we are going to mandate emissions checks annually, we should not exempt those cars with greater likelihood that they would not pass.

Gun

1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- No

2. Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
- No

3. Should teachers be allowed to bring guns into the classroom?
- Yes

4. Should a license be required for gun ownership?
- No

5. Other or expanded principles
- I am pro second amendment. We need to make sure that guns do not fall into the wrong hands and that mental health issues are better identified, addressed, and treated.

Health

1. Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse?
- Yes

2. Do you support Medicaid expansion through Georgia's health care programs?
- No

3. Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance?
- No

4. Do you support legislation that grants citizens the right to choose to die through euthanasia?
- No

5. Do you support eliminating religious exemptions for vaccinations?
- No

6. Do you support increasing funding for state medical facilities and hospitals in rural areas?
- Yes

7. Other or expanded principles
- c) we have a precedent for mandating insurance with automobiles. The problem is when we define the minimum basic insurance package and it is more than people want or can afford to pay. Georgia should apply for federal waivers in the Medicaid program I support life at the beginning and at the end.

Social

1. Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Georgia's anti-discrimination laws?
- Yes

2. Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Georgia's anti-discrimination laws?
- No

3. Do you support greater efforts by Georgia state government in closing the pay gap between men and women?
- Yes

4. Should faith-based organizations be permitted to deny services based on religious beliefs?
- Yes

5. Do you support the removal of Confederate monuments from public spaces?
- No

6. Other or expanded principles
- Faith based organizations may offer services that are within their conscience and be protected by their government. The government must not target individuals for their religious beliefs. Differences in pay between men and women very difficult to standardize and make uniform.

Legislative Priorities

In the following area, please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.
- 1. Excellent constituent services2. Being prepared and reading bills carefully3. introducing and advocating for issues affecting District 48 Guiding principles: Liberty, individual rights, providing services for the lowest possible taxation, fewer regulations, adhering to founders' vision for America, government closest to the people, legislation to affect the greatest number of people, opportunities for all, religious freedom and freedom from persecution and discrimination, free markets and free enterprise (not socialism), American autonomy, exposing corruption, private sector charity, minimize entitlements Issues in 48th house district:Excessive taxation, school taxes, transportation, opioid epidemic, healthcare costs, rewriting history, school and public safety