

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
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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