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Nathan Farnor

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Member, Washington County Democratic Party (2014 - Present)

Quick Facts
Personal Details

Education

  • BA, Communication Studies, East Tennessee State University, 2014-2018
  • BS, Political Science, East Tennessee State University, 2014-2018

Professional Experience

  • BA, Communication Studies, East Tennessee State University, 2014-2018
  • BS, Political Science, East Tennessee State University, 2014-2018
  • Voter and Civic Engagement Coordinator/Assistant for Civic Engagement, East Tennessee State University, 2017-present

Political Experience

  • BA, Communication Studies, East Tennessee State University, 2014-2018
  • BS, Political Science, East Tennessee State University, 2014-2018
  • Voter and Civic Engagement Coordinator/Assistant for Civic Engagement, East Tennessee State University, 2017-present
  • Member, Washington County Democratic Party, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 7, 2018

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, Communication Studies, East Tennessee State University, 2014-2018
  • BS, Political Science, East Tennessee State University, 2014-2018
  • Voter and Civic Engagement Coordinator/Assistant for Civic Engagement, East Tennessee State University, 2017-present
  • Member, Washington County Democratic Party, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 7, 2018
  • National Advocacy Chair, American Cancer Society National Campus Leadership Team, 2018-present
  • Member, United Campus Workers, 2018-present
  • Member, Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society, 2015-present
  • Member, East Tennessee State University Office of Equity and Diversity, 2015-present
  • Member and Vice-President, East Tennessee State University Student Government Association, 2015-present
  • Member, National Society of Leadership and Success, 2015-present
  • Member, The Society of Collegiate Leadership and Achievement, 2015-present
  • Advocate, American Cancer Society-Cancer Action Network, 2010-present
  • Event Lead and Volunteer, American Cancer Society - Relay for Life, 2008-present
  • Member, East Tennessee State University Board of Trustees, 2017-2018
  • Member, East Tennessee State University National Alumni Association Board of Directors, 2016-2017
  • Administrative and Patient Care Volunteer, Caris Healthcare LP, 2010-2016
  • Intern, Summit Leadership Foundation, 2015

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Harold Love Community Service Award (Presented By: Tennessee Higher Education Committee)
  • Mike Clouse Memorial Hope Award (Presented By: American Cancer Society)

  • Jonathan Earl Farnor

  • Current: Millwright
  • Former: United States Marine Corps

  • Jennifer Lee (Byrd) Farnor

  • Current: Veterans Administration (Mountain Home V.A.)
  • Former: Hospice

Policy Positions

Tennessee State Legislative Election 2018 Political Courage Test

Abortion & Reproductive

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

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?
- No

4. Other or expanded principles
- I firmly believe in a woman's right to make decisions regarding her own body and her own healthcare needs, and I stand by her right to invite whomever else to participate in that decision-making process as she determines necessary. Furthermore, I standby and support a woman's right to privacy when making these decisions.

Budget, Spending, & Tax

Budget Stabilization:

Indicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing Tennessee's budget.

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

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

3. Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients?
- No

4. Other or expanded principles
- Tennessee is home to many dedicated and hard-working families and individuals who are trying to provide for their families and loved ones. When working to balance the budget, it is crucial that we protect the resources, healthcare, jobs, and services that these families need and not create new barriers.

Campaign Finance & Government Reform

1. Do you support any limits on campaign contributions to state candidates?
- Yes

2. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes

3. Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting?
- Yes

4. Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
- No

5. Other or expanded principles
- As Americans and as Tennesseans, the right to vote and the ability to vote are two of the most crucial aspects of our democracy. For this reason, I stand by policy and legislation that will minimize outside interference in our election process, push back against corruption, and eliminate barriers to our citizens voting. The future of our state and our country must be based on the desires of the people and not based on the desires of big business and powerful political organizations.

Crime & Public Safety

1. Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
- No

2. Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- Yes

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?
- No

5. Other or expanded principles
- Mass incarceration is a very real problem in our communities, both in Tennessee and across the country. American citizens are often arrested for minor crimes or charges, and then fall victim to unfair, undemocratic, and often discriminatory rulings and sentencings. The reality of this practice is especially harmful to immigrants and people of color. As a community, we must reject the practice of sever and unfair punishment, and instead invest in ways to lift our communities up.

Economic

1. Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No Answer

2. Do you support lowering state taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No Answer

3. Do you support reducing state government regulations on the private sector?
- No

4. Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits?
- Yes

5. Do you support requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits?
- No

6. Do you support an increase of the minimum wage of Tennessee?
- Yes

7. Other or expanded principles
- Time and time again, working families fall victim to poorly thought-out legislation intended to promote economic growth and job opportunity. This reality forces many individuals to work multiple jobs with poor wages, few benefits, and unsafe work conditions. Tennesseans should not be forced to choose a job or economic opportunity over the health and well-being of their families. Instead, we need elected officials who do not settle for just any job growth, but who will fight for quality jobs that provide a livable wage and safe conditions.

Education

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

2. Do you support state funding for charter schools?
- No

3. Should immigrants unlawfully present in the United States who graduate from Tennessee high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
- Yes

4. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Environment & Energy

1. Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- Yes

2. Do you support state government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Yes

3. Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives?
- Yes

4. Other or expanded principles
- I stand firm in my belief that issues that relate to the environment and energy must be a priority for Tennesseans. In recent decades, research has demonstrated that issues related to climate change and extreme weather have and continue to put the lives of millions at risk, including those who call Tennessee home. As state leaders, we cannot sit back and be passive as the safety, health, and well-being of our citizens is threatened. We must work to address environmental health concerns that already exist within our state, while also building the needed infrastructure and economic diversity to move forward.

Gun

1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- Yes

2. Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
- Yes

3. Should teachers be allowed to bring guns into the classroom?
- No

4. Should a license be required for gun ownership?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- As a state, we must support and move forward on common-sense gun reform which respects the rights of our citizens to carry while also prioritizing the safety and security of our citizens and community. Tennesseans need responsible gun ownership and policy to match it.

Health

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

2. Do you support Medicaid expansion through Tennessee's health care programs?
- Yes

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

4. Do you support legislation that grants citizens the right to choose to die through euthanasia?
- Yes

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

6. Other or expanded principles
- Each year that we fail to expand Medicaid, Tennesseans lose $3.4 Billion in their taxpayer money that should be going to support the over 300,000 Tennseeans who do not have health insurance. On top of this, Tennessee currently leads the country in rural hospital closures, which leaves thousand without a job and thousands more without access to needed care. If elected, expanding Medicaid will be my top priority in the fight to save lives, to save jobs, and to fight back against the opioid epidemic.

Social

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

2. Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Tennessee's anti-discrimination laws?
- Yes

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

4. Should Tennessee permit localities to adopt "Sanctuary City" immigration policies?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- As an openly Gay man, I have first-hand experience on systemic discrimination and the role it plays in holding back members of the LGBTQ+ community, women, people of color, immigrants, those with disabilities, and those of a religious minority, many of whom call Tennessee home. As Tennesseans, we must stand up to protect and support many of our neighbors and fellow Tennesseans who are discriminated against daily. If elected, I will carry this battle with me to Nashville and fight for those who are underserved and underrepresented.

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.
- If elected, Medicaid Expansion must be the priority for myself and fellow legislators. Tennessee currently leads the nation in rural hospital closures, is a leader in issues related to the opioid epidemic, and is seeing a gradual rise in infant mortality. This is on top of the over 300,000 Tennesseans who do not have health insurance, many of whom are veterans and many more who live with a mental illness. We must fight to bring home the nearly $3.4 Billion in our federal taxes that we are losing each year, to ensure the health and well-being our fellow Tennesseans.

Events

2018

Nov. 6
2018 Election Night Watch Party

Tue EST

Jack's City Grill Johnson City, TN