

Bill Roemer
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bill Roemer
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 38
Incumbent
Yes
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
Summit Educational Service Center, 2015 - 2018
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Summit County Executive, 2016
Summit County Council, 2008
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019
|85%, 85% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019-2020
|25%
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Buckeye Firearms Association-Ohio
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Ohio Right to Life
OTHER (4)
Agriculture for Good Government Political Action Committee (AGGPAC)
Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC
Ohio Republican Party
Ohio State Medical Association PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Ohio Right to Life
Ohio Operating Engineers
Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Anthony Devitis (2015)
Kristina Roegner (2018)
Lynn Slaby (2013)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Kristina Roegner (2020)
Larry Householder (2018)
Mike Rasor (2017)
National Federation of Independent Business (2018)
State Republican Party Organizations (2018)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Ohio Education Association (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)
Adam Miller (2019)
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (2020)
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (2020)
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (2020)
Marilyn Slaby (2019)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only in the case of risk of life to the mother.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I have strongly advocated for further reductions in the Ohio personal income tax rate. Coupled with the implementation of a hiring freeze, this would greatly benefit Ohio's economy.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
This insures that the government does not control our churches.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Neutral
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Insure necessary compliance and review of those currently enrolled in Medicaid. Promote a single Pharmacy benefit Manager for Ohio.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
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.
Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
All legal immigrants should be allowed to enter the US.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Jesus Christ is my lord and savior.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I just received the American Conservative Union Award for Conservative Achievement this week recognizing my conservative voting record in the General Assembly.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
As a CPA, former director of sales and someone who is very active in the community, I have the experience and drive to serve my constituents.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I have NEVER missed a vote in any office in which I have served. I have committed to participating in meeting in every community in Ohio's 38th District and have done so for the last 2 years.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Neutral
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We need to insure that criminals and those not legally permitted to possess firearms are appropriately adjudicated. As long as existing laws are rigorously enforced, current gun laws provide adequate protection.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Reduction in unnecessary government regulations Occupational licensing reform Reductions in Ohio's personal income tax
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
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