Jodi Wilke
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jodi Wilke
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 24 - Pos. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Mercer Island High School, Mercer Island WA, Grad, 1978
Eastern WA University, Cheney WA, 1994
Skagit Valley College, Mount Vernon WA, LPN, 2012
WORK & MILITARY
Union Construction / Contractor, Journeyman / Owner, 5 / 4
US Marine Yacht Mfg., Support Engineer, Change Mgmt., 4
Pacific 1 Mortgage Co., Mortgage Assistant, 5
Nursing Home & Rehab Nurse, LPN, 8
AFFILIATIONS
Jefferson County Republicans Central Committee, Vice Chair, WA District 24 Republicans
Vice Chair, Save Our Sequim .org, Chair
Safe Harbor Free Clinic, Nurse Volunteer / Lab director, Stanwood Foursquare Church
Music Ministry, Stanwood Foursquare Church, Youth Group Volunteer
Stanwood Youth Sports, Basketball Coach, Single Parent Project EWU
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)
Luanne VanWerven (2018)
Republican Women's Organizations (2018)
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?
The life of an unborn child is sacred and should be protected without question. Even under circumstances where the mother believes the child is not wanted, there is someone who indeed does want that baby. Adoption should be the first choice under these circumstances. Mothers can change their minds, but an abortion cannot be undone and neither can the trauma it may cause to the mother. When a woman considers abortion as an option, every effort to support a change of heart must be made to save the child. Doppler heartbeats can be heard early in pregnancy. Ultrasounds can show features of the unborn child. Counseling can be offered as well as financial, emotional, and spiritual help. If a pregnancy imminently threatens the life of the mother and there is no reasonable means to support the pregnancy to a viable point, couples may need to make an agonizing life-saving decision.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly 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?
Two of the largest components of our state budget include the funding for education and the funding for retirement pensions. If we are to make any progress on reducing and balancing our state budget the biggest pots might be a first place we looked. If the quality of education does not keep pace, why are we paying top dollar? Retirement and pensions for government workers threaten our budget. Can these Unions consider a Trade Union model outside the public sphere?
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?
The government should not elevate one religion over another. Each American must be able to worship according to their own conscience and it is not the role of government to become entangled in such an issue. Neither should government restrict or prohibit the earnest and lawful worship of true believers or such displays as may be fitting. Communities of faith should operate freely and independently from the confines of such influence and should be self-supporting. Government should not be incumbent on providing for the particular requirements of any religion. That being said, a religious life is a benefit to society, providing for many services to the poor and moral guidance to the many. As such, it is appropriate that churches maintain an exemption from taxes.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Under the current system, healthcare is so entangled with government, academia, big pharma, big science, grants, patents, incentives, insurance and taxes it is nearly impossible to disentangle the entities that "should" be involved in healthcare from those that "shouldn't" be. The financial incentives have passed beyond any manageable state so that doing the right thing for the American people seems nearly impossible. That being said, if we can pare back the bad habits of a generally unhealthy populace, much could be done to improve American health and reduce costs. I support medical cost sharing but with the caveat that a social contract between participants is understood. With the exception of genetic or otherwise organic disease processes, those who abuse their health become a burden to others. I believe government can help by reversing the historical missteps that caused this situation.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
America was built on the dreams of immigrants, but the historical context of that growth is no longer a reality in our modern world. A nation can only hold itself together by virtue of the common values that bind us as one people. If immigration is unchecked these common values have no opportunity to stabilize and our nation is at risk of coming apart. That being said, there are valid reasons to permit immigration, however it should be limited, legitimate, and legal. Here are a few suggestions: Limited immigration of specialty skills - those required for business which are authentically and verifiably unavailable in the American workforce. Legitimate asylum seekers - in limited numbers, people persecuted by their own countries or caught in war. America is compassionate, but we must put America first. Legal immigration applicants - There are more ways and reasons to legally immigrate to America than any country in the world. These laws are fair and impartial and should be obeyed.
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.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a grateful Christian, saved by grace and not by my own efforts. My hope is to please a loving God with the life I live; the life He has given me - to seek His will daily through prayerful awareness. The Bible is the divine and inspired Word of God and is excellent for instruction and wisdom, strength and peace.
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.
As a strong, conservative woman, I believe in the importance of traditional family values, a wholesome and clean lifestyle, a constitutional government, and the God-given rights and freedoms guaranteed to us by virtue of our humanity. With these rights and freedoms comes the responsibility to honor our God and country, to pursue justice and righteousness, and to help our less fortunate neighbors from the kindness of our own hearts. We are charged with the pursuit of our own prosperity and obliged to make the most of our lives yet remain charitable and in service to others. None of these virtues are thrust upon us by the power of government, rather it is the government's duty to support an orderly and lawful society that does not prohibit the free exercise of our rights. I support the rights of a free people to speak and think freely, retain the fruits of our labors, protect ourselves and our country, and worship as we see fit.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
As a candidate for the People's House, my past experience has brought me into deep connection with all of the communities in our 24th district of Washington State. My peculiar distaste for seeing citizens rights overrun, and watching in shock as our so-called representatives work backroom deals against the people has driven me to action. In 2017 our local community watched while unelected bureaucrats proposed a tax hike and elaborate scheme to pad their pockets. We defeated them Most recently I have fought against drug abuse, treatment scams and the homeless-industrial complex. Washington taxpayers sited this as their #1 concern before Corona Virus appeared. As a nurse I am uniquely qualified to address this issue and I have the courage to face it head on. Formerly involved in housing and construction, I will also seek solutions to our home ownership crisis. My experience in these industries will help support private business and low-cost housing.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Did not answer
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
In this time of unmatched economic hardship and social unrest we must safely restore our lives and communities. Struggling families on the brink of homelessness feel cornered. Unemployment rates are unprecedented. Rentals are scarce and expensive. Land use regulations make home ownership unattainable for many. Drug infested areas are teeming with homeless people. Current public policies make things worse, adding to crime, despair, and fueling the drug culture. Opponents want to use this disaster to push their perverse agenda but I’m fighting for your agenda - relentlessly, courageously, and tirelessly. Together we can win! Let’s join forces and restore the communities we love.
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.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I am a strong supporter of 2nd Amendment rights. The rights of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
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?
Drug abuse prevention and recovery: - Observe mandatory guidelines and remove prosecutorial discretion. - Hold addicted criminals accountable - Get help or go to jail. - Decentralize Treatment centers to reduce migration - Local care for local folks. Regulatory slash and burn - Bad policies hurt the economy, create scarcity and raise prices. - Growth Management Act of WA - 30 years of failure and more homeless than ever. Housing crisis and cost reduction: - Housing programs restricted to nonprofits and government programs should be open to private sector home builders with incentives to create low-cost housing. - Offer step wise programs to renters, new home owners and rental home owners to encourage housing stability.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
A man should be judged by the content of his character and not by the color of his skin. I believe that most Americans agree with this famous statement. Unfortunately some Americans believe that there is an insurmountable problem with racism. Fear of racism seems to be a bigger threat than racism itself.
