Robert Olszewski

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Robert Olszewski


Party

Republican


Election Year

2018


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist 44


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Robert Olszewski websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

Northcentral University, Virtual, Ph.D., 2012

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Masters, 2006

Rollins College, Winter Park, Masters, 2001

WORK & MILITARY

Emerson Management & Consulting Group, Inc., Managing Principal, 2008 - Present

Multiple Colleges & Universities, Adjunct Professor, 2001 - Present

National Dentex Corp., President, Apr 2014 - Oct 2016

AFFILIATIONS

Orange County Community Action Board, Board Chair, Roper YMCA Family Center

Board Chair, Florida League of Cities, Finance, Tax, and Personnel Committee Vice-Chair

Winter Garden Squeeze Advisory Board, Board Member, Roper YMCA Family Center Scholarship Campaign

Chair, UCF Knight for Life Alumni Association, Member

Tri-County League of Cities, Central Florida Advocacy Committee Member, Full Sail University

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative for District 44, Oct 2017- Present

Winter Garden City Commissioner, Mar 2012 - Dec 201

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Orange County Commissioner, 2016

Race

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (3)

Florida Right to Life PAC

National Federation of Independent Business Florida

Personhood Florida Pro-Life PAC

OTHER (2)

Florida Chamber of Commerce

Florida Realtors

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Congressman Daniel Webster

Florida Chamber of Commerce

Fraternal Order of Police

Florida Right to Life, Inc.

Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)

Andy Gardiner

Dennis Baxley

Lizbeth Benacquisto

Mike Miller

Rene Plasencia

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Associated Builders and Contractors

Conservative Principles for Florida

State Republican Party Organizations


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

International Association of Firefighters

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.

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.

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.

Neutral

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

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.

Neutral

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.

Neutral

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.

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.

Strongly Disagree

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

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?

Under no circumstances should abortions be allowed.

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

Mankind was created in God's image and the American Founders created carefully defined, separate and limited powers in the Constitution so that one branch or person could not be more powerful than another.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a devout Roman Catholic, Acolyte Elector, and Eucharistic Minister.

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.

votebobbyo.com

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Making sure that citizens are not dependent on the government.

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

I would allow open insurance plans across state borders so that citizens have a variety of healthcare options.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

Government should allow free market principles in business to flourish on their own.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

After winning in a Special Election, I have been State Representative for District 44 for just over 10 months and have already served my constituents to the best of my ability. I would love the opportunity to continue to serve in this capacity. Prior to becoming a State Representative, I served the City of Winter Garden as a City Commissioner and know what it takes to fight for my district.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

bobbyo@votebobbyo.com (321) 217-8687

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

I am honored to serve as the State Representative for District 44 as this is the community that I have lived in my whole life and where my wife and I intend to raise our daughter, Reagan. If you have any questions or if there is anything I can do for you, please feel free to contact me on my personal cell phone at (321) 217-8687.

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