

Ron Nirenberg
Non-Partisan | Texas
Candidate Profile
Verified Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ron Nirenberg
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2017
Election
Local Runoff
Race
San Antonio Mayor
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, MA, 2001
Trinity University, San Antonio, BA, 1999
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
various
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
City Council District 8, 2013 - current
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
Stonewall Democrats San Antonio
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
various
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Republican Women's Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Lyle Larson
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Michael Soto
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Sierra Club
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Do you support the proposed $850 million bond in its entirety?
Yes
The $850 million bond is broken into 6 propositions. Which one is most important to you? 1. Streets, bridges & Sidewalks - $446,263,000 2. Drainage & Flood - $138,988,000 3. Parks & Recreation - $187,313,000 4. Library & Cultural - $24,025,000 5. Public Safety Facilities – $34,411,000 6. Neighborhoods – $20 million
They're all important.
Which of the above six propositions would you vote against? (list all that apply)
None.
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Disagree
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.
Disagree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Disagree
The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
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.
Disagree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
No Answer
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Disagree
Individuals should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on their "gender identity."
Agree
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.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
There should be strict enforcement of federal and state laws prohibiting the distribution of obscene pornography, including over the Internet.
No Answer
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.
Disagree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
No Answer
Considering these issues (social, economic, education, transportation, water or sewer), which is the most critical to our city?
Transportation
Please list up to six issues or projects that you feel need the most attention, in priority order.
Transportation Economic development Ethics and accountability Public safety
I own one or more firearms.
No Answer
I support the use of Collective Bargaining.
Agree
I believe the current City Manager should be replaced.
No
Did you contribute 10% or more of your gross income to charity last year?
No Answer
If you own a business, please describe.
two consulting businesses
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
to ensure peaceful transition of authority; to ensure that all people are treated equally and no person is above or below the law; to ensure the perpetuity of a democratic union by supporting fair elections of representatives who are charged with upholding its laws and constitution.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
It provides the foundation for my values of compassion and equality and underscores a fundamental and collective approach for all human relationships, which is "The Golden Rule."
Phone number for voters to reach you:
210-988-2369
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
ron@voteron.com
Additional comment from candidate:
Questions answered as "No Answer" need more information in order to answer appropriately.
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