
Sandra O'Brien
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Sandra O'Brien
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
Treasurer
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA, M.A., 1984
Bowling Green state University, Bowling Green, OH, B.S., 1973
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Ashtabula County, Auditor, Lakeland Community College
Adjunct Professor, Ashtabula Area City Schools, Junior High Teacher
Ohio Farm Bureau, Membership Chairman, Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Reader, Ohio Soybean Association, Spokesperson
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Ashtabula County Auditor, 12
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Treasurer of State, 2006
Secretary of State, 2010
Race
Previous Races
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Buckeye Firearms
Family First PAC
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)
Citizens for Community Values
Family First PAC
John Becker
Ohio USA PAC
Randy Law
OTHER INFORMATION
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 construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
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 between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly 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
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
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
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Government was created to serve not rule people. These sentiments are best expressed by Jefferson's Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a practicing Catholic. I believe in prayer, forgiveness and serving others. I believe in the family unit. I believe God has a plan for us all. I am thankful for all I have been given.
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.
As Ashtabula County Auditor I led a successful referendum drive to repeal a Commissioner imposed sales tax increase. As county auditor I returned over a million dollars not used by my office.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
The best way to bring down unemployment is reduce regulation and free up the American enterprise spirit.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I would allow competition across state lines.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Government should pass a balanced budget amendment and privatize many of the existing government programs.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I hold a Master's Degree in Administration. I served as Ashtabula County Auditor for twelve years. I oversaw a staff of 30 and handled over a billion dollars.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
sandra@sandraobrien.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am asking for their vote.
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