Alfonso 'Al' Valente
Non-Partisan | Texas
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Alfonso 'Al' Valente
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2017
Election
Locals
Race
Plano City Council, Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, MS Finance, 1992
New York University, New York, NY, MBA Finance, 1999
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
City of Plano, Community Relations Commission, Chairman and board member (4 years), Plano Chamber of Commerce
Chairman and board member (6 years), Leadership Plano, Graduate - Class 25
Plano Citizens Academy, Graduate, Collin County Children's Advocacy Center
Board Member, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Plano, Chairman's Council
Plano ISD Education Foundation, Investment Committee Member, ParkwayHills Baptist Church
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Plano Firefighters Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Jeb Hensarling
Van Taylor
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 Answer
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).
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.
Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.
Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
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.
Agree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
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."
Neutral
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.
No Answer
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.
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.
Disagree
Considering these issues (social, economic, education, transportation, water or sewer), which is the most critical to our city?
Economic
Please list up to six issues or projects that you feel need the most attention, in priority order.
Taxes, Infrastructure, Water, Education, Public Safety, and Revitalization.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Being created in the image of God and having the inalienable right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness drove the design of the Constitution. Man's natural drive for power and control caused the founders to approach a centralized form government with caution and checks and balances.
I own one or more firearms.
Yes
If you own a business, please describe.
I am a partner of Bell & Valente Wealth Management.
Did you contribute 10% or more of your gross income to charity last year?
Yes
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I belive in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God is three in one. I believe that all men are created in God's image and that Christ's sacrifice on the cross was to cover the sin of mankind and bridge the gap between a Holy God and sinful man.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Alforplano@gmail.com
Additional comment from candidate:
I have a strong history of approaching issues in a collaborative manner as well as asking tough, “unpopular” questions. Fortunately, I am the candidate that has been actively involved in the city for more than 10 years and represented the city at many Plano Legislative Days in Austin, thus I have the relationships necessary to collaborate on the complex issues facing Plano. I have no personal agendas so in every decision affecting Plano’s growth I would seek input and understanding. I would leverage my relationships with: the school board and administration to ensure that Plano’s school system can maintain excellence; the fire and safety departments to ensure that they are equipped; the business community to ensure responsible corporate citizenry; and city employees, County Commissioners and State elected officials to address transportation and water impacts. I would also want to ensure that concerns of surrounding neighborhoods are heard.
