
George Collins
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
George Collins
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 50
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Central FL, Orlando, M.A., 2005
University of Central FL, Orlando, B.A., 2001
Cuyahoga College, Cleveland, A.A., 1969
WORK & MILITARY
USAF, Tech Instructor, 1971-1972
Ohio Air National Guard, Staff Sgt, 1972-1978
Civil Air Patrol, Pilot, 1986-1990
AFFILIATIONS
Orange County Parks and Recreation Board, Chairman, Mayor's Education Task Force
Member, Orange County Republican Exec Committee, Precinctman 412
Titusville Chamber of Commerce, Government Affairs Committee, East Orlando Chamber of Commerce
Education Committee, St. Maximillian Kolbe Catholic Church, Member and Contributor
North Brevard Republican Club, Memeber, Eastside Tea Party
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
N/A
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
FL House 50, 2014
Orange County School Board 2010, 2010
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
National Association of Gun Rights PAC
Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Republican Liberty Caucus
Scott Ellis (Brevard Clerk of Courts)
Ronald Reagan Assembly (pending)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Larry Ahern
Pam Bondi
State Republican Party Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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.
Strongly Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Disagree
The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Our America's Founder's were guided by prayer and reflection to God.
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
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Never.Many families are unable to have children but are willing to adopt. Adopt not Abort.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
God, Family, and Country
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Very Conservative
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
Roman Catholic. Married with Children and Grandchildren. Member of Eastside Tea Party, and Patriot organizations. Active with Chamber of Commerce promoting Free Enterprise. Owner of Small Business: Collins Network.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
george@electgeorgecollins.com 407 924 5335
Additional comment from candidate:
I believe in God, Family, and Country. I'm the only candidate in this primary election who lives in the district and is both an Educator and Small Business Owner. I do not support my opponent's vote for Sanctuary Cities and Obamacare.
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