Heather Cordasco
Republican | Virginia
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Heather Cordasco
Party
Republican
Election Year
2019
Election
General
Race
House of Delegates, Dist. 93
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Nyack College, Nyack,NY, Bachel of Arts
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Grove Community Garden, Chairman of the Board, Family Foundation of Virginia
Board Member, Chamber of Commerce, Chair of Education Committee
New Horizons Foundation Board, board member, American Red Cross
board member, WJCC Republican Committee, vice chair of programs
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
WJCC School Board, 2012-1015
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Sheriff Bob Deeds
Sheriff Danny Diggs
Clerk of Court James City County- Mona Foley
Clerk of Court York County - Kristen Nelson
Senator Tommy Norment
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (12)
Brenda Pogge (2018)
Ken Cuccinelli (2013)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)
Middle Resolution Federal PAC (2018)
Mitt Romney (2013)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (39)
2023 PAC (2017)
Barry Knight (2017)
Brenda Pogge (2017)
C. Todd Gilbert (2017)
Charles D. Poindexter (2016)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Did not answer
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
No Answer
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
Socialism provides a robust foundation for a stable economy.
Strongly Disagree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
A healthy business environment is the best way to bring down unemployment. Over-regulation,high taxes, artificially set minimum wage all make it difficult for all businesses and small businesses especially.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The government should keep the country safe, and as much as possible allow the free market to work
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or business owners because of their deeply held religious beliefs.
Agree
Governments should not penalize those who define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
There was a proposal in Virginia this year to allow small businesses to band together to get group insurance with better coverage and better rates. I would vote to support that and would also vote to override the veto of the bill the Governor did. In addition, I have been researching some of the suggestions that The Heritage Foundation has done on allowing Medicaid money to be used for private plans. That research seems to show better coverage, lower cost and less utilization of the emergency room.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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.
No Answer
I support sanctuary cities.
Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
No Answer
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Disagree
Free speech is under attack on public university and college campuses.
Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The Founders understood mans nature to be a fallen sinful nature and separated the powers based on that knowledge.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am an evangelical Christian, my father was a pastor and I have regularly attended church and incorporate those values into my everyday life.
ABOUT YOU
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?
Did not answer
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Did not answer
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have tirelessly served the community in a number of capacities including as an elected School Board member in Williamsburg James City County. I serve as the Education Chair of the Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce and sit on the New Horizons Foundation Board. I chair the Grove Community Garden board.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Heather@votecordasco.com (757) 310-3478
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Did not answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
