Edward 'Ed' Acklin
Non-Partisan | Texas
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Edward 'Ed' Acklin
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2017
Election
Locals
Race
Plano City Council, Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist Univ, Dallas, BSEE, 1964
Hillcrest High School, Dallas, Graduate, 1957
WORK & MILITARY
Texas Master Electrician, Master, 1965-Current
SafeServ Food Handling, Instructor/Proctor, 2010-Current
AFFILIATIONS
Texas Baptist Men- Disaster Relief, Unit Director-Instructor-Mass Feeding, Southern Baptist of Texas Convention- DR
Unit Director-Instructor-Mass Feeding, Next Step Bible Studies, Group Leader
Prestonwood Baptist Church, Childrens Bible Teacher
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (6)
Empower Texans
Kelly Shackelford
Patriot Texas
Plano Citizens Council
Plano Future
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Empower Texans
Denton County Conservative Coalition
Texas Patriots
Plano Citizens Council
Plano Future
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)
Dan Patrick
Glenn Hegar
Greg Abbott
Ken Paxton
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Do you support the Plano “Equal Rights Ordinance” passed by the City in 2014 that gave special protections on the basis of “sexual orientation” and “gender identity”?
No
Do you support the Plano Tomorrow plan and its focus on adding significantly more high-density housing?
No
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
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
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
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
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Individuals should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on their "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
It is inappropriate for a local government to recognize the terms “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” and issue rules relating to an individual's beliefs about gender and sexuality.
Strongly Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
There should be strict enforcement of federal and state laws prohibiting the distribution of obscene pornography, including over the Internet.
Strongly Agree
I support tolling existing highways that have been previously un-tolled.
Strongly Disagree
Government should not discriminate against individuals, organizations, or business owners who affirm marriage as between one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Strongly Disagree
Considering these issues (social, economic, education, transportation, water or sewer), which is the most critical to our city?
Of the choices given, Water and Sewer Services are the most critical functions of City Government.
Please list up to six issues or projects that you feel need the most attention, in priority order.
Stop the Law Suit against the City over Plano Tomorrow and act on the Citizen's Petition to allow a referendum on the matter. Put a hold on all pending permits for apartments. Establish Transparency in City Government. Clean up the City Budget and take the fat out of it. Reduce City Taxes. Coordinate any future high-density development with the PISD. Find areas where City Services can be provided by Private Enterprise to reduce the Tax burden.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
America's Founders were clearly guided by Biblical Principles and they looked to God for his guidance. There is no other way that such a magnificent document could be created by men alone.
I own one or more firearms.
No Answer
If you own a business, please describe.
I own commercial real estate.
Did you contribute 10% or more of your gross income to charity last year?
Yes
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God. I believe that God's Son, Jesus Christ, came to earth in the form of a man, lived a sinless life, and sacrificed Himself on a Cross to pay for My Sins. Jesus is my Lord, my Savior, and my God. I believe that He, and He alone, offers me eternal salvation. Jesus is THE way, THE truth, and THE life and none will come to the Father except through Jesus because He paid my sin debt in full.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
info@askedacklin.com
Additional comment from candidate:
At the end of my term on the Plano City Council, I want to be able to look back and see that Plano is still the beautiful suburban city that it is today. It is still a suburb and I intend to keep it that way.
