

Ed Hooper
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ed Hooper
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 16
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
St Pete College, Clearwater,, no, 1974
Statesville, NC Schools, Statesville , NC, HS, 1966
WORK & MILITARY
Statesville Fire Department, Firefighter, 1968-1972
Clearwater Fire Department, Firefighter & Fire Officer, 1972-1996
Consus Group, LLC, Partner, 2001-current
AFFILIATIONS
Chi Chi Rodriquez Youth Foundat, Volunteer, Pinellas County Rep Ex. Committ
Member, Greater Largo Rep Club, Past President & Member
North Pinellas Rep. Club, member, Sunrise Rep. Leadership Club
member, Ronald Reagan Rep. Club, member
Pasco Rep. Ex. Committee, West Pasco Rep. Club
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Clearwater Commisssioner, 1996-2000
Florida House, 2006-2014
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Florida House, 2000
Pinellas County Commission, 2014
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Florida Right to Life PAC
National Federation of Independent Business Florida
LIBERAL (1)
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Florida
OTHER (5)
Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida
Associated Industries of Florida
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Florida Medical Association
Florida Retail Federation PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Congressman Gus Bilirakis
Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, Sheriff Chris Nocco
Tax Collectors Mike Fasano, Charles Thomas
Pinellas and Pasco Constitutional officers
State Attorney Bernie McCabe
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (10)
Chris Latvala
Chris Sprowls
Dana Young
David Jolly
Jack Latvala
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (25)
Associated Builders and Contractors
Chris Latvala
Chris Sprowls
Dana Young
Florida Committee for Conservative Leadership
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
International Association of Firefighters
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees
Florida Police Benevolent Association
International Association of Firefighters
Service Employees International Union
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.
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.
Disagree
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.
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?
When the death of the mother is probable or when the unborn child has ceased to survive in the womb
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Because of the British Rule unfairness and the desire of our Government to be of the people and for the people.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was raised in North Carolina and was involved in a bible believing and teaching church from early childhood. I believe that Christ died for our sins, rose from the dead and will come again to take his believers to heaven for eternity to be with him.
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?
Somewhat Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I have a voting record for my 8 years in the Florida House and my almost 5 years as a Clearwater City Commissioner. I would describe myself as a common sense solution person
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Education and training through Public schools or Technical schools to provide a well trained workforce for the thousands of jobs unfilled today
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Through managed healthcare programs. through programs that use interns out of medical school. through additional clinics that already provide medical care in many communities throughout our state and any other method except expanding conventional Medicaid.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Government can be a resource or partner in boosting the economy. Through reduction of regulations, and other government restrictions.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have a proven record for all to review during my time in local and state office
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
ehooper1@aol.com 727-458-4751
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I have 28 years of public service as a firefighter, paramedic, EMT, and fire officer as well as 17 years as a small business owner. I am qualified to serve in the Florida Senate and be effective on day one. This campaign is in it's 30th month, so I have been in every part of Senate District 16 to meet and greet every portion of the area. I know the issues and am ready to began solving all of the issues important to my constitutents.
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