Brian Lorenz
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Brian Lorenz
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 67
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Master of City and Regional Planning, 1999
University of Toledo, Toledo, B.A. Geography and Urban Planning, 1996
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Certified Planners, American Planning Association
Knights of Columbus
Delaware County Republican Party, St. Joan of Arc Parish Member
YMCA Volunteer Swim Official
Buckeye Firearms Association, NRA
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Mayor City of Powell, 2016-17
Powell City Council, 2010-present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Olentangy Local Schools Superintendent Mark Raiff
Mayor Jon Bennehoof, City of Powell
Liberty Township Trustee Shyra Eichhorn
The Learning Spectrum
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Pat Tiberi
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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.
Strongly 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.
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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly 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?
Only in cases of rape or to protect a mother from death.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
"In questions of power, then, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution." -Thomas Jefferson The natural tendency of man to dictate the lives of other men caused the Founders to define, separate and limit powers in the Constitution so that no one man (king) or class (aristocracy) could establish a tyranny.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a devout Catholic who believes in God and that Jesus Christ sacrificed his life for our sins. I believe the family is the foundation of our society.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
My voting record and comments are documented within the City of Powell's website - https://cityofpowell.us/government/agendas-minutes/
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
The reduction of Federal regulations and in some instances, the collective bargaining process would remove barriers to employment in many of our sectors. In addition, elimination of the minimum wage, a reduction of taxation rates and welfare reform would level the playing field for the disenfranchised to have more opportunity to higher paying jobs.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Restore the practice of medicine to the patient caregiver relationship and greatly reduce government regulations which increase costs such as requiring certain coverage and prevent health insurers from selling across state lines.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Invest in small business with providing them incentives while reducing the multi factored leveling of requirements. It is not the government's role to boost the economy. The best thing government could do to boost the economy is to reduce taxes, cut spending and get out of the marketplace.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have served as a legislator for over eight years with two of those as the executive of a growing municipality. I am a professional land use planner who understands development and its socioeconomic impact. I am a person who is accessible, approachable and social media driven. I believe in reaching out to the community rather than being reactive to situations. I am willing to listen. I take a commonsense approach to problem solving. You may not always like my answer but I will always give you one. Outreaching to our community by holding coffee chats, round tables, and answering instant messages is my belief.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
lorenzforohio@gmail.com 614.726.0999
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
My philosophy in life aligns with my political views. I am a law abiding, constitution loving Republican. I respect the will of the voters and I respect the process - that’s what our country is built on. I am a family man with a marriage built on faith and commitment. For 18 years I have held our marriage in the highest regard. We have been blessed with our four children - Henry 15, Annie - 12, Betsy - 12, and Charlotte - 12.
