Linda Kochmar
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Linda Kochmar
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 30 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Marylhurst University, Marylhurst, OR, BA, 1966
WORK & MILITARY
Lakehaven Utility District, Risk Manager, 33
Nationally Certified Risk Manager, Associate in Risk Management, 20
AFFILIATIONS
St. Vincent DePaul Church, Administrative Council, Soroptomists
Kiwanis, Board
Multi-Service Center, Board, Puget Sound Regional Council
Executive Board, Suburban Cities, Policy Issues Chair
State Committee on Human Trafficking, State Committee on Aging
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 4
Federal Way City Council, 14
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Federal Way Deputy Mayor, 4
Federal Way Mayor, 1
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2016
44%, 39% (cum.)†
2015
22%, 36% (cum.)†
2016
|44%, 39% (cum.)†
2015
|22%, 36% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Human Life of Washington PAC
Washington State Farm Bureau PAC
OTHER (1)
Associated General Contractors of Washington
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Secretary of State Kim Wyman
State Senator Mark Miloscia
State Senator Jan Angel
Deputy Mayor Susan Honda
Pierce County Exec Bruce Dammeier
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)
J.T Wilcox
Joe Fain
Kim Wyman
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
Mainstream Republicans of Washington
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (11)
Associated Builders and Contractors
Gun Owners Action - Florida
Gun Owners Action League of Washington
Jan Angel
Kim Wyman
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)
International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
National Education Association
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
United Transportation Union
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of necessary infrastructure on our border that maximizes the ability to control entering and exiting the United States.
Agree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as a relationship between one man and one woman.
Neutral
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Neutral
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Neutral
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Neutral
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to opt their children out of classes as they see fit.
Agree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Neutral
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
Government should compel businesses and schools to allow access in all cases based on “gender identity.”
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Disagree
Commercial surrogacy should be legal.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
Individual rights come from government.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
To save the life of the mother.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The main purpose of the separation of powers is to prevent the abuse of power. There are 27 expressed powers in the constitution, such as the power to tax and spend money. The three branches of government; Executive, Legislative and Judicial, are kept separate to avoid abuse of power. America's founders did not want to give any branch too much power and so created and so created a system of checks and balances such as the Executive Branch can veto bills from the Legislative Branch.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Roman Catholic and believe in the sanctity of life and equality for all people. I am a Christian who believes that Jesus Christ is the son of God and that the Bible is the word of God. I believe that we should help our neighbors and work on behalf of the benefit of all mankind.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
My website is LindaKochmar.com
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Lower taxes and less regulations that will allow businesses to grow. Educational opportunities that include training for jobs, such as internships. Help provide for child care and training opportunities for the unemployed. The key to providing a good job with a living wage salary is to provide education and training. Government can help with educational grants.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
The Affordable Health Care Act needs to be revised. Providing for purchasing health care insurance across state lines would help.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Government should keep taxes low and lower regulations. Government should provide for education, public safety, and roads that enable the economy to grow and prosper.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
30th District State Representative 2012 - 2016 City of Federal Mayor 2010 City of Federal Way Council Member 1997 - 2011 B/A Degree Nationally Certified Risk Manager 40 years volunteer experience Federal Way City Chair of Land Use, Parks, Finance, and Parks Committees Statewide Executive Steering Committees on Human Trafficking and Aging Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Committee
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
LKochmar1@aol.com or 253-839-7419
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
As your former State Representative, Federal Way City Council Member, and Federal Way City Mayor, I have served you with integrity and dedication for almost two decades. Politics has become too divisive. I am running because the problems facing the 30th District cry out for action and common-sense solutions. I am deeply concerned about higher taxes, crime prevention, job creation, improving our schools, affordable housing, and traffic congestion. When I am elected, my heart and soul, my experience and determination will represent you our hard working families! I ask for your vote.
