Carolyn Eslick

Republican | Washington

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Carolyn Eslick


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 39 - Pos. 2


Incumbent

Yes


Links

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EDUCATION

Portland, Oregon, 1975

Everett Community College, Everett, 1997

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Sky Valley Community Resource Family Support Ctr, Founder, Boys and Girls Club Sno County

Board member 2009-2016, GroWashington, Founder/Advisory committee 2010 - 2017

Volunteers of America, Boardmember 1993-2001, Sultan Education Foundation

Founding member 1994-2001, Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce, Founding member 1984

Everett Community College, Business Advisory committee 2009-2015, Snohomish County Health Dept

Boardmember 2004-2007, Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce, Boardmember 2006

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Sultan Council, 6

Sultan Mayor, 9

Washington State Representative, 5

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

State Representative, 2002

Sultan Mayor, 2008=2017

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (7)

*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Washington

Skagit County Republicans

Jim Walsh

Tom Dent

LIBERAL (1)

*Log Cabin Republicans of Washington

OTHER (14)

Association of Washington Business (AWB)

Mainstream Republicans of Washington

Washington State Farm Bureau PAC

Associated General Contractors of Washington Build PAC

*Washington Hospitality Association

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Washington State Fire Chiefs

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)

Debra Blodgett (2018)

Duane Davidson (2020)

John Koster (2016)

Keith Wagoner (2018)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)

Debra Blodgett (2022)

Keith Wagoner (2018)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)

Randy J Hayden (2018)

Republican Women's Organizations (2014)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)

Anne Anderson (2022)

Children's Campaign Fund (2020)

International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (2022)

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (2014)

Washington State Association for Justice (2022)

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Only when mother's life is in danger or rape of underage

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Neutral

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

The Capital gains tax needs to be overturned. It is an income tax as the Douglas County Superior Court Judge agreed that is in in violation of the Washington State Constitution.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

The budget was balanced last year by the majority party by using all of the reserves available. What we need to do is use those reserves to help the citizens of Washington State by cutting the property tax.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Under no circumstances should government be allowed to close churches


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

I align more with option (B). healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. Healthcare for youth mental health should be made available to middle-income families.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Under no circumstances should government require vaccinations. The Government did not recognize Medical or religious exemptions. They falsely advertised that.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

I believe it is the same for any threat. I have heard that 50% of the threats are on social media. We all need to say something when we see something.

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Neutral


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Anyone that does not have a felony should be able to immigrate to the U.S. through the legal process.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Disagree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

Strongly Agree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Raised in the Catholic Church, attended 8 of my 12 years of schooling at a Catholic School I believe in God and Jesus Christ as my Savior.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

I believe that "in person" voting was the only way to vote. Not only was it more secure but also community building.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Racism has been part of the world society for hundreds of years. It is no more a domestic security problem now than before. We need to live by the Golden Rule and treat all the same.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Disagree

Again, I don't believe we in the year 2022 should be paying for the mistakes of our ancestors. We need to learn from our mistakes and treat all people with the respect they deserve.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

(A) Stricter environmental laws are not the answer. There are plenty in place now. I have watched too many businesses close. I believe education and incentives are the way to handle it.

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

The proper role of government is to protect "life, liberty, and property." Education is the primary authority and responsibility of parents but the State provides basic education. Limiting the role of government is essential for building economic prosperity.

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Funding for the Sultan Food Bank came from the recruitment of pledges from the community. The Food Bank paid rent and accepted donations for sustainability. I believe government doesn't fund all of our existence but the community needs to take care of eachother.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

Never

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

My committees are Transportation, Capital Budget and Children Youth and Family. My greatest work has been in bringing parents back their rights for youth mental health. I continue to work to improve the Foster Care program and mental health.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Disagree

There should not be redirecting funds from Police departments but an additional budget for mental health and community programs.


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

No more restrictions but a movement through Public Health is our answer. We did it with Tobacco use over fifty years and brought usage down to 13%. We also accomplished the same results for automobile deaths through education and new policies.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Disagree

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