Jerome C. Durham
Non-Partisan | Texas
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jerome C. Durham
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2017
Election
Locals
Race
San Antonio City Council, Dist 3
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Judson Senior High, San Antonio, Diploma, 2011
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Beat Aids, Volunteer, RBFCU
Volunteer, Food Bank, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Do you support the proposed $850 million bond in its entirety?
No
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
I feel the Streets, bridges, and sidewalks are the most important to my District.
Which of the above six propositions would you vote against? (list all that apply)
I would vote against all of it, because I would like to see it more thoroughly looked at as a whole. I think there are a lot of great ideas in this bond, but in order to perfect it, it would need to be reexamined. For instance the "neighborhood improvements" section of the bond is to allow for affordable housing in San Antonio. However, this is not specified where, this could lead to possible re-zoning that may displace families. Also we need to ensure these affordable projects are dispersed throughout the city, not in one particular section. This would prevent systematic economic segregation in the city of San Antonio.
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Strongly 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.
Strongly Disagree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Disagree
The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Disagree
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 Disagree
Individuals should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on their "gender identity."
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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.
Disagree
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.
Agree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Neutral
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.
Infrastructure Economics Growth Public Safety Transportation Education In no order, 6 issues.
I own one or more firearms.
Yes
I support the use of Collective Bargaining.
Agree
I believe the current City Manager should be replaced.
No Answer
Did you contribute 10% or more of your gross income to charity last year?
Yes
If you own a business, please describe.
No, answer.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
This was the foundation of American government. Before the parliament in England, The King had the power to be the judge, jury, and executioner in government. Thanks to our constitutions separation of powers we have seen a system of checks and balancees that ensure our elected officials never have to much power. Take for instance president Trumps travel ban, that was put on halt by a federal judge, because it was deemed unconstitutional. This is why our founding fathers wrote the constitution.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in god. I was baptized and underwent my confirmation in the Catholic church of Holy Redeemer.
Phone number for voters to reach you:
N/A
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
durhamjerome@ymail.com
Additional comment from candidate:
I look forward to hearing from everyone in San Antonio. We can prosper together as a city. We can be the change we want to see in the world. We can.
