

Bill Roemer
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bill Roemer
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 38
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, BS in Accounting, 1978
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, MBA - Finance, 1981
WORK & MILITARY
Ameritech (AT&T), Director of Sales - Ohio, 1978-2001
Revere Local Schools, Substitute teacher, 2002 - current
AFFILIATIONS
Stow Republican Club, Past President, Revere Baseball Organization
Commissioner, Past President, Coach, Camp Bradlo, Past President
Concerned Veterans for America, Volunteer, Revere Soccer
Coach
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Summit County Council at Large, 2011 - 2014
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Summit County Executive, 2016
Summit County Council, 2008
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Americans for Prosperity
Right to Life Action Coalition
OTHER (1)
Ohio State Medical Association PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Marilyn Slaby - State Representative
Kristina Roegner - State Representative
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
National Federation of Independent Business
Ohio Right to Life PAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Anthony Devitis
Lynn Slaby
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Larry Householder
Mike Rasor
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.
Strongly 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.
No Answer
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."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly 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.
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?
Abortion should only be allowed to protect 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?
America's Founding Fathers recognized that absolute power corrupts absolutely. Based upon this, the separation of power between the executive, judicial and legislative branches was included in the US Constitution. Additionally the limitation of government power through the 10th Amendment was included.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I have attended the same church, Good Shepherd United Methodist Church since I was born. I was baptized there, married there, my children were baptized there and my parents are buried there.
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.
I am the only Republican elected Summit County wide in the last decade. While serving on Summit County Council, I voted to remove the sales tax increase for a proposed downtown Akron arena from the ballot. It was subsequently defeated.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Jobs are created when taxes are reduced and government regulations are reviewed to insure that unnecessary regulations are removed.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
The free market should be used to allow individuals to purchase insurance across state lines.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Jobs are created by the private sector and the government needs to facilitate policies that benefit businesses.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
As a certified public accountant, I have the expertise to insure that our hard earned tax dollars are well spent. I graduated from Case Western Reserve university with a Bachelor of Science in accounting (summa cum laude) and Weaterhead School of Management with a Master of Business in Finance and have been able to use my education and work experience to reduce the cost of government.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
roemerbill@hotmail.com 330-659-3979
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I have met with elected officials and residents in every community in Ohio's 38th District to insure that I am aware of the issues facing the residents.
If you are not already receiving our emails, stay up to date with important election alerts, educational articles, and encouraging reminders.
Invest in America’s Future
Join the movement to restore biblical values and constitutional principles in our nation by informing and mobilizing more faith-based voters with the truth.