
Stuart Mears
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Stuart Mears
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 86
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Nova Southeastern University, Ft Lauderdale, Masters, 2006
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Bachelors, 2002
Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Associates, 1999
WORK & MILITARY
Educator, Assistant Principal, 2015-2016
Educator, Instructional Specialist, 2009-2015
Educator, Teacher (elementary), 2004-2009
Realtor, Broker Associate, 2005-2016
AFFILIATIONS
Palm Beach County School District, Assistant Principal, Wellington Recreation
Soccer Coach, Life Church, Member
St Rita's Catholic Church, Member, American Cancer Society
Contributor, Equestrian Trails Elementary School SAC, Member
Emerald Cove Middle School SAC, Member, The Adult Education Center SAC
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Florida House, 2014
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
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.
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.
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.
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 Disagree
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.
Strongly Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
It is my belief that the founders intended to protect to public and to ensure equal treatment and opportunities for all Americans
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 Congress Supreme Court
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion should be allowable as a last resort to save the life of the mother as well as in cases of rape or incest provided the victim chooses this path.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I belief that our lord and savior is in control always. I believe that I have strong and healthy spiritual beliefs. I truly enjoy bringing my family to church each and every week. I make it a point to pray each and every day to thank our good lord for his love, mercy, and sacrifice.
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 support limited government, less regulations, lower taxes, and free markets. I support the notion that people who work hard should be able to earn more through their hard work and efforts. I further support businesses that invest in our communities should not be over-taxed and ultimately they should be able to prosper! I do not support abortion, marijuana (recreational use), and I do not believe that government creates jobs (people and private industry create jobs). I am for strong families, educational opportunities, and the "American Dream". I believe that it is my responsibility to care for my parents and family members as they grow older being that I know I can provide the best possible love and care for them like no other person or organization. Last but not least I live my life by the simple concept of treating others the way I want to be treated.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
stuartmears@comcast.net 561-386-3022
Additional comment from candidate:
Thank you for the opportunity to complete this survey. Though I have never served my community as an elected official I am no stranger to public service. I grew up in my parent's restaurant serving my community, after graduating high school I served 4 years in the U.S. Army as an infantryman, and I have spent the last nearly 13 years as a public school teacher (elementary) as well as an administrator (Instructional Specialist and Assistant Principal). I believe that all candidates should complete these surveys so that the community can get a true sense of how the candidate thinks about the many topics covered in this questionnaire. I am honored and privileged for the opportunity to earn each vote I receive and I look forward to serving my community in Tallahassee. Thank you in advance for your consideration and support of my candidacy. God bless!
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