Rhett R. Smith
Non-Partisan | Texas
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Rhett R. Smith
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2017
Election
Locals
Race
San Antonio Mayor
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Univ texas, Austin, austin,tx, B.A., 1973
Eastland High School, eastland, tx, Outstanding student, 1968
WORK & MILITARY
U.S.Navy, Disbursing Clerk, 1979-83
Tex Dept Human Services, Auditor, 1973-77
Texas Private Security Registration, non-commissioned, 1983-present
AFFILIATIONS
American Legion, Alamo Post#2, Finance Officer, Celebration Circle
celebrant, Interreligious Council of San Antonio, member
the Peace Initiative, san antonio, member, Veterans for Education Reform - 1st Amendment
Co-founder, Interfaith Welcome Coalition, volunteer
Refugee And Immigrant Ctr EducaSerRAICESv, volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Executive Libertarian Committee, 2016
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. Congress, 2016
Mayor of San Antonio, 2015
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Veterans for Immigration Reform
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Do you support the proposed $850 million bond in its entirety?
No
The $850 million bond is broken into 6 propositions. Which one is most important to you? 1. Streets, bridges & Sidewalks - $446,263,000 2. Drainage & Flood - $138,988,000 3. Parks & Recreation - $187,313,000 4. Library & Cultural - $24,025,000 5. Public Safety Facilities – $34,411,000 6. Neighborhoods – $20 million
2
Which of the above six propositions would you vote against? (list all that apply)
the $15,000,000 bridge for deer
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Disagree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
No Answer
The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Disagree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Disagree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Agree
Individuals should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on their "gender identity."
Neutral
It is inappropriate for a local government to recognize the terms “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” and issue rules relating to an individual's beliefs about gender and sexuality.
No Answer
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
There should be strict enforcement of federal and state laws prohibiting the distribution of obscene pornography, including over the Internet.
Disagree
I support tolling existing highways that have been previously un-tolled.
Strongly Disagree
Government should not discriminate against individuals, organizations, or business owners who affirm marriage as between one man and one woman.
No Answer
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Strongly Agree
Considering these issues (social, economic, education, transportation, water or sewer), which is the most critical to our city?
Social--more positive Peace(building)dialogues/community interactive forums scheduled in the 10 dist
Please list up to six issues or projects that you feel need the most attention, in priority order.
1. Violent crime and homicide. Police need to prioritize their time on violent crime rather than spending our tax dollars on petty issues. 2. If the President, Donald Trump withholds one dollar of Federal Funds from the City of San Antonio we will go to court. 3. We do not know the values and principles of city manager Sheryl Scully. The voters, taxpayers and citizens of San Antonio need total transparency regarding manager's policies 4. When citizens of San Antonio try to approach the city council representative or mayor, their concerns are often ignored or dismissed. 5. Citizens need better access to live interactive city council meetings using digital equipment installed in public community centers and libraries. 6. We need to design better internet tools to help traffic congestion and utilize and implement these systems as a part of our transportation needs for the future.
I own one or more firearms.
No Answer
I support the use of Collective Bargaining.
No Answer
I believe the current City Manager should be replaced.
No Answer
Did you contribute 10% or more of your gross income to charity last year?
No Answer
If you own a business, please describe.
I have co-founded charitable organizations helping veterans and I contribute to interfaith organizations and the Interfaith Welcome Coalition
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
absolute power corrupts absolutely
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Honesty, Congress is not my religion and the religion is not government. Americans should celebrate our First Amendment freedom and expand our spiritual understanding
Phone number for voters to reach you:
210-300-4750
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
rhettrsmith@gmail.com 210-300-4750
Additional comment from candidate:
we should remember why there was a separation of power in reference to religion in documents such as "The Declaration of Independence", "The Constitution"' and the Bill of Rights. I am in favor of implementing privately funded local first amendment learning centers that already exists in other markets such as the Newseum in Washington D.C, Vanderbilt University and more.
