Clay Yarborough
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Clay Yarborough
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist 12
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
University of North FL, Jacksonville, Bachelor of Business Admin, 2005
FL Community College, Jacksonville, Associates, 2002
WORK & MILITARY
UPS, Human Resources Supervisor, 11
UPS, Loader, 3
WJCT Public TV, Camera Operator, 5
AFFILIATIONS
First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Member for 30+ years, City Rescue Mission
Board Member for 6 years, Landmark Middle School, Volunteer of the Year
Sheriff's Advisory Council, Member, Citizens Planning Advisory Committee
Member, School Advisory Council, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
City Council President, 1
City Council Member, 7
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017-18
A+
2018
91%
2017
90%, 90% (cum.)†
2017-18
75%
2017-18
|A+
2018
|91%
2017
|90%, 90% (cum.)†
2017-18
|75%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2017-18
|F
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
National Federation of Independent Business Florida
LIBERAL (1)
Florida AFL-CIO
OTHER (3)
Associated Industries of Florida
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Florida Realtors
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
FL Right to Life
FL Family Action
FL Realtors
FL Chamber of Commerce
First Coast Manufacturers Assoc
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Janet Adkins
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
Republican Women's Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)
Associated Builders and Contractors
First Coast Conservatives
Florida Conservative Alliance
Florida on the Move
Lake Ray
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
International Association of Firefighters
Sheet Metal Workers International Association
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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
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
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?
In all honesty, I struggle with whether it is acceptable in the case of the mother's life truly being in danger, but I do not believe it is justified in any other instance. Adoption is a much better alternative if a mother or parents do not wish to keep a baby.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Sin and the fact that we have a fallen nature. The Founders understood that men are weak and can only do what is best with help and strength from Almighty God.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am saved only by the redeeming blood of Jesus Christ and apart from Him I am nothing. When I was five years old, my Dad explained that I was a sinner and needed to believe on Jesus for Salvation. I accepted Him into my heart, but did not try to live it daily until my college years. I finally realized it is not a "Sunday only" thing, but you must live for Christ Monday through Saturday and in all aspects of your life. I am now married with three boys, plus our fourth son is due in January 2019, and my wife and I are committed to nurturing and admonishing Godly principles into our sons and any additional siblings they may have one day. Proverbs 3:5-6 is very pertinent for me and I believe John 3:16 sums up the plan of God for the world and man.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
As a member of the Jacksonville City Council, I voted 'no' on whether to add special LGBT preference laws to the books. In the Florida House, I voted against a gun control measure, plus an attempt to allow hard liquor to be more easily accessible on grocery store shelves versus being sold only in separate business units.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Lessening burdensome regulations on businesses would allow them to create more jobs, thus driving down unemployment. Also, investing more into areas of Florida's education system that affect industries struggling with attracting talent would be another option.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Healthcare coverage should not be mandated. Government should ensure insurance companies and providers are not taking advantage of customers/patients and should allow individuals to make their own decisions about what is best for them and their family.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Limited government, limited taxation, decreasing debt, and free-market principles all work to help boost the economy. Also, similar to Question 30 above, lessening burdensome restrictions on businesses would allow them to create more jobs, thus stimulating the economy.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I began following current affairs toward the end of high school and decided to run for City Council at the end of college. I served eight years locally, then believed a need existed in the Florida House for the area in which I live.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
sbclay@yahoo.com 904-993-4895
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Thank you for the opportunity to participate in your survey and I look forward to continuing to serve in the Florida House, Lord-Willing. God bless and, if you live in State House District 12, please vote CLAY YARBOROUGH on November 6!
