Richard (Dick) Muri

Republican | Washington

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Richard (Dick) Muri


Party

Republican


Election Year

2018


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 28 - Pos. 1


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Richard (Dick) Muri websites
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EDUCATION

Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA, MPA, 1988

University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, BS, 1975

Ashland High School, Ashland, MA, Diploma, 1971

WORK & MILITARY

United States Air Force, Lieutenant Colonel, 1975 - 1998

AFFILIATIONS

Military Order of the World Wars Puget Sound Chapt, Commander 2018

Military Officer Association of America Mt Rainier, President 2015 - 2016

Kiwanis Club of Steilacoom, President 2002-2003

American Legion Post 265 DuPont, Member

Steilacoom Historical Museum Association, Board of Directors 1995 - 1998

Saint John Bosco - Lakewood, Member 1991 to present

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

28th LD State Representative # 1, 2013 - 2014

Pierce County Council, 2003 - 2012

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

SHSD # 1, 1997 - 2004

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

OTHER (1)

Gun Owners Action League of Washington

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (11)

Dan Griffey; Graham Hunt; Gun Owners Action League of Washington; Hans Zeiger; J.T Wilcox

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (12)

Andrew Barkis; CMR; Gun Owners Action League of Washington; Hans Zeiger; Kevin McCarthy


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe; United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America; United Transportation Union

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

I am in favor of necessary infrastructure on our border that maximizes the ability to control entering and exiting the United States.

Did not answer

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Agree

Governments should define marriage as a relationship between one man and one woman.

Did not answer

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

Agree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Did not answer

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.

Disagree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

Parents should have the right to opt their children out of classes as they see fit.

Did not answer

The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.

Strongly Agree

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Strongly Agree

Government should compel businesses and schools to allow access in all cases based on “gender identity.”

Did not answer

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Disagree

I support the death penalty.

Neutral

Commercial surrogacy should be legal.

Did not answer

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Did not answer

Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.

Strongly Agree

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Strongly Agree

Individual rights come from government.

Did not answer

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

To preserve the life of the mother.

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

Did not answer

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Conservative Catholic

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

21 year voting record

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Economic freedom

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Medical insurance across state lines, reform liability laws

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

Facilitate the building of infrastructure, fair and free trade, lowest taxes and regulations as possible,

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

22 years active military, 21 years elective office,

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

Dick@DickMuri.com, 253-439-9797

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

Please review my Facebook site.... https://www.facebook.com/electdickmuri/

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