Sandra O'Brien

Republican | Ohio

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Sandra O'Brien


Party

Republican


Election Year

2018


Election

Primary


Race

Treasurer


Incumbent

No


Links

Sandra O'Brien websites FacebookX

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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