Frank Iler
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Frank Iler
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 17
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC, BS - Business Admin., 1964
WORK & MILITARY
Fieldcrest Mills/Western Textile, Budget Analyst, 6
Hardees Food Systems, Budget Director, 9
Bojangles, Franchise owner, 7
US Foodservice + 1, District Sales, 6
Automobile Sales (3), Sales, 9
AFFILIATIONS
Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout/Camp counselor, N.C. Jaycees
Local V.P., Area V.P., Brunswick County Republican Party, Chairman
Seventh District Republican Party, Chairman, Brunswick Community College Bd. of Trustees
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
N.C. Representative - District 17, 12
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*North Carolina Values Coalition
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Not yet published for this election. I am always endorsed by business development groups and law enforcement.
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (17)
Brenden Jones (2016)
Charles Miller (NC) (2020)
Committee to Elect Republican Women (2021)
Dan Forest (2020)
David Rouzer (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (19)
Donny Lambeth (2017)
Edgar Starnes (2016)
George Cleveland (2010)
Gregory F. Murphy (2017)
John Bell (2017)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
David Sink David William Sink, Jr (2016)
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Never; either when pregnancy is confirmed or after a heartbeat is detected. Exception is actual threat to mother's life.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
If Roe v. Wade is overturned by the US Supreme Court, how far are you willing to go to roll back North Carolina's statutory abortion law that allows abortion up to 20 weeks?
Sponsor a bill.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Would you support a limitation on chemical abortion that protects women from taking abortion pills without the care and supervision of a qualified physician?
Yes
ECONOMY
The government should do more to close the gap between the working class and the wealthy.
Strongly Disagree
The government needs to get out of the way of job creators. Laws protecting employees from abuse are necessary, but punitive tax laws and dictatorial mandates are NOT necessary and constrain creativity and expansion of good businesses.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I have supported the reduction of personal and business income taxes and reduction of the sales tax. I will continue to support reducing tax burdens. Lowering tax rates creates more economic activity and more dollars. This was proven by JFK and Reagan, and is now being proven by our N.C. legislature. Tax climate is a major reason new businesses are giving for locating in NC.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Our local Brunswick Community College is virtually available tuition-free, due to our excellent state policies and scholarships and county support for last-dollar tuition and books. Supporting students through four years of college kills the incentive to invest in yourself or your children. Scholarships are available through private foundations and endowment funds for hardworking students.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
It's called free enterprise for a reason. Freedom of religion is a bedrock of our constitution.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never, unless they are endangering citizens' lives or health,( i.e. mercy killings in radical Islam, snake handling)
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Totally separate and tax exempt.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C, if they can be reasonable, not straining our budget and taxpayers' tax bills. Since I have been in the NC House, the state portion of Medicaid has more than doubled on its own. This is problematic, and we should do nothing to expand it artificially.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never should government or schools be allowed to mandate personal health issues, or dictate to private employers.
EDUCATION
States should allow parents to use the Opportunity Scholarship Program to fund private school for their children.
Strongly Agree
Always voted to expand Opportunity Scholarships.
In what situations does a parent not have the right to know what their child is being taught in public school?
Never. Parents should be informed, consulted if they want to opt into programs, and informed they can opt out.
When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?
Never restricted, with reasonable time constraints so one speaker cannot co-opt the entire meeting.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
This idea is crazy.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
This idea is crazy.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Protestant, believer in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and that God is alive in the world today. Humans can mess up, and do, but redemption is available.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
We passed I.D. three times and the people voted to put it in the Constitution. As well known, the Governor and his people have it tied up in court.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Ironclad voter I.D. and accurate vote counting.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. The leaders who preach that it is are a threat to national security. They want us divided because chaos gives them more power.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A. Some environmental rules are needed, but the rules should be reviewed on a regular basis to be sure they are not killing the economy. We passed a regulatory reform law to that effect. Our agencies should be seeking out polluters, but not punishing every element of our economy, even the conscientious ones.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Government must establish a framework for productive working people to succeed to the best of their abilities. It should not punish job creators and reward laziness. As Reagan said," A government big enough to give you everything want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have."
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
I don't care to be in a box. The best description is that I was influenced by Goldwater and Reagan. Economically, if the federal government had to balance their budget like North Carolina does, we would be an exponentially stronger country.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I have written an article in our two local papers in Brunswick County every week we are in session for the past 12 years, and they almost always print them. . They are the Brunswick Beacon and State Port Pilot. All the bills I have cosponsored for the last 12 years can be seen at www.ncleg.gov
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I've always supported efforts to keep taxes low and lower them. Regulatory reform, tax reform, educational choice, and transportation/infrastructure budgeting are top priorities, as well as protecting all the freedoms in our federal and state constitutions.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Mental health is important, but law enforcement budgets should never be cut to redirect funds, but expanded to keep up with population and inflation. These patriotic public servants are critical to a civilized society.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Law-abiding citizens prove every day that being armed for self-defense improves public safety. As a lifetime NRA member and concealed carry permit holder with a weapon, I think any restrictions should be on criminals, not law-abiding citizens.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
It's not the gun's fault. Get the bad guys off the street.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Would you support legislation that prohibits biological boys from competing on girls sports teams?
Yes
Yes. I did, and I recall that the Governor vetoed.
