Cynthia Brehm
Non-Partisan | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Cynthia Brehm
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2017
Election
Locals
Race
San Antonio City Council, Dist 8
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Theater, 2005
St Mary's University, San Antonio, MPA, 2016
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Crownridge UpWords Bookstore, volunteer, International City Management Assoc.
member, The Band of Angels at Fort Hood, member
Fort Sam Houston Thrift Shop, Board Member, Fort Knox Spouses Club
1st VP, Fort Knox Protestant Woman of the Chapel, President
Fort Hood Officer's Wives Club, Community Liasion, American Red Cross at Fort Knox
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Mayor, 2015
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (4)
Joshua Initiative
Pastors PAC
Texas Leadership Institute for Public Advocacy
Texas Values Action
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Texas Leadership Institute
San Antonio Famly Association
The Pastor's PAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Donald Trump
Greg Abbott
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
Republican Women's Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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
Streets, briodges and sidewalks
Which of the above six propositions would you vote against? (list all that apply)
I would vote against all of them
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.
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.
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.
Agree
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, Public Safety, anti-Property Taxes, Fiscal Responsibility, Water Resources, Community Development without gentrification, and Ethics Reformation.
I own one or more firearms.
Yes
I support the use of Collective Bargaining.
Agree
I believe the current City Manager should be replaced.
Yes
Did you contribute 10% or more of your gross income to charity last year?
No Answer
If you own a business, please describe.
NA
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Our Founding Fathers understood the sinful nature of man when they crafted the U.S. Constitution creating the separation of powers into three distinct branches of our government. A Christian understanding of man's inherent nature is what led to the vigilant method of defining, separation and limiting of powers within the Constitution. It prohibits one branch from attempting to usurp the functions or duties of any other branch no one person or political party could wield absolute power over our c
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My beliefs and values are based on Biblical truth. I believe Jesus is the Son of God. He was crucified, died, and rose on the third day. I try to live my life for Christ, every day. Sometimes I do well, and other times I fail, but I keep trying. I try to always be mindful of what I say or do, knowing that I will be held accountable on Judgement Day.
Phone number for voters to reach you:
210-947-5002
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
210-947-5002, sapoliticalgirl@gmail.com
Additional comment from candidate:
Question 18, I support legalization of marijuana for medicinal purposes ONLY. It has been proven to help various illness already. It is for this reason I support legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes.
