

Ray Pilon
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ray Pilon
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 72
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Northern Michigan Univ, Marquette MI, BS, 1968
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Kiwanis, Member, Easter Seals
Foundation Board member, Fl Wine Fest childrens causes, Board member
Circus Arts Conservatory, Chairman, St Martha Catholic Church
Member, Sarasota Arts Alliance, Comtributor
Catholic Charities, Contributor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Fl State Rep, 2010-16
Sarasota Co Commissioner, 1996-2000
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Saasota Sheriff, 2000
State Senste, 2016
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2016
91%
2016
64%, 83% (cum.)†
2015-16
D
2016
|91%
2016
|64%, 83% (cum.)†
2015-16
|D
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2012
|5%
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Florida Right to Life PAC
Personhood Florida Pro-Life PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Florida State Firefighter Assoc
SW Fl Firefighters and Paramedics
Jacksoville Fraternal Order of Police
Gulf Coast Association of Builders and Contractors
State Sen Jeff Brandes
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)
Adam Hasner
Adam Putnam
Blaise Ingoglia
Jeffrey Atwater
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (15)
Alexandra Miller
Associated Builders and Contractors
Florida Committee for Conservative Leadership
Florida Conservative Leadership Fund
Florida Leadership Committee
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees
Florida Police Benevolent Association
International Association of Firefighters
National Education Association
Tim Gill
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 construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over 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 between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
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.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Disagree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
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.
Disagree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
If a decision should have to be made as to if the mothers life should be saved or the unborn child but that decision should be that of the mother. All lives matter. God gave us choice .it is up to us to choose the right one.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
No answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian. I am a practicing Roman Catholic.
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?
Somewhat Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
My voting record. Also just a comment , those definitions are in the eye of the beholder.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Continue the polices the state has put in place creating a business climate for job creation and business expansion by reducing taxes, burdonsome and duplicative regulations. Government can not create jobs but can create the environment for increased budiness and thus jobs. Florida's unemployment rate is one of the lowest in the country due to these policies .
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Free market, small group policies, Reduce the large number of coverage mandates for group insurance and allow people to choose coverage based on their own needs. Continue to grow jobs so people can gain employment and seek coverage . Drive down the cost by invoking actual value based medical costs. Reduce prescription drug costs.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
See 30 above
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
BS degree in sociology/social work . See final statement below ref experience and previous listed experience at the beginning of the survey.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Rpilon13@verizon.net 941-993-4213
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I and my wife Casey moved to Sarasota in 1975. I have been involved and active in my community . I served as a Sarasota County Deputy Sheriff , a County Commissioner and a state Representative. I feel not only my work experience and community ties will serve the voters well but also my valuable life experience.
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