

Dan Griffey
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dan Griffey
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 35 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
North Bend Fire Academy, North Bend, 1989
North Mason High School, Belfair, 1989
Fire Officer and continuing education inthe field
WORK & MILITARY
Central Mason Fire and EMS, Lieutenant Firefighter, 29
Lumbermens, Truck Driver, 2
AFFILIATIONS
Allyn Community Organization, Board Member, Habitat for Humanity
Volunteer, North Bay Lutheran, Member
Love INC., Contriubutor, Turning Point
Contributor, Teddy Bear Brigade, Volunteer
St David's- Feeding the Hungry, Volunteer, North Mason School District
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 2
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2015
78%, 78%†
2015
78%, 78%†
2015
|78%, 78%†
2015
|78%, 78%†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Human Life of Washington
Life Pac of Southwest Washington
National Federation Of Independent Businesses - the SAFE Trust
OTHER (1)
Mainstream Republicans of Washington
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
My Family
Pat and Sandy Tarzwell
Danille Turissini
Drew MacEwen- Seat Mate
Mason, Thurston, Kitsap County Republicans
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
Drew MacEwen
Graham Hunt
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
State Republican Party Organizations
Teri Hickel
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (13)
Associated Builders and Contractors
David V. Taylor
Gun Owners Action League of Washington
J.T Wilcox
Jan Angel
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
International Association of Firefighters
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Strongly Agree
Election of judges by the people for a definite term of office is the best way to select judges.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry into the country.
Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Strongly Agree
There should be a strict constitutional spending limit for state and local governments that would tie the rate of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Agree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Strongly Agree
Free-market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.
Agree
Where minor children are involved, divorce laws should be reformed to include mutual consent of both parents and an increased waiting period, unless there is fault or abuse.
Agree
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings.
Disagree
Business owners should be required by law to bake cakes, provide flower arrangements, etc., for same-sex weddings, even when these activities would infringe on their sincerely-held religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Our state should participate in the nationwide Common Core standards for high-school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
Physician-assisted suicide should be legal.
Disagree
The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.
Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Disagree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The Founders knew that a Republic is hard to maintain and that if those elected were able to vote in favors for themselves and their friends it would be impossible to maintain. Separating powers along with checks and balances by the other two branches would help minimize greed. As you can see today, it is still an uphill battle. For instance, Congress (exempting themselves) approved the Affordable Health Care Act, the President signed it into law and the Courts have done little to stop it.
Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
God, Constitution, Voters, Congress, Supreme Court, Media.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
All human life is valuable regardless of economic status, race or social position and should be protected. There are times when the mother's life is going to expire due to her pregnancy and a decision between the mother and her physician will need to be made.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian. I follow Christ's teachings and do my best to treat others the same way I would want myself or my family to be treated. I value all life and I do my best to make a positive impact everyday. There is always room for improvement and I am not perfect but I know that I have a loving God who understands and will forgive and guide me to do better.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Conservative
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
I am pro-Life, fiscally responsible and I work hard to uphold the will of my constituents. WashingtonVotes.org is a great resource to research my votes.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
Dan@Griffey4StateHouse.com
Additional comment from candidate:
I always do my best and I care. I could have listed many more endorsements and organizations that I volunteer for but that would undermine the point of why I do what I do. I am elected to serve and it is my mission to do all I can to empower the citizens in my district to live their lives to the fullest. Know that I am here for you and I am listening. Call me, e-mail me, text me and let me know your thoughts- anytime.
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