
Janis Clark
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Janis Clark
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary & Secretary of State Special
Race
State Rep., Dist. 30 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Chapman University (Brandman University), Orange, CA, Master of Science, HRMD, 1996
Saint Martin's University, Lacey, WA, BA, Business Management, 1985
Pierce College, Lakewood, WA, AAS, 1982
Clinton High School, Clinton, Diploma, 1974
WORK & MILITARY
US Army, Staff Sergeant, 7
Officer's Candidate School (OCS), Washington Military Academy (Candidate), 1
US Army Reserves, Captain, 21
WA Army National Guard, Captain, 18
AFFILIATIONS
Safe Homes, a 501(c)(3) since 1995, Founder/Visionary, SouthEnd Neighborhood Council
Former/Board of Directors/Treasurer, Black Women Caucus, Former President
National Association of University Women, Former NW Section Director, Tacoma Pierce County Black Collective
1st Sister, Citizen's for 21st Century Leadership, Founding Member - Under Frm. Senator Rosa Franklin
Central Neighborhood Council, Former Board Member, PC Prevention Coalition (PC2)-TPCHD/Steering Committee Public Health Seattle/King County
Former Community Partner, Washington State Women Ministerial Alliance, Co-Founder/President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Pierce County Charter Review Commission, 2016
Pierce County Charter Review Commission, 2006
Precinct Committee Officer, 2018 - Present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State House of Representatives, 29th LD, 2018
Tacoma City Council, District #5, 2017
State House of Representatives, 30th LD, 2020
Federal Way School District, 2021
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (8)
Doug Basler - Candidate for US Congress-9th CD
Keith and Nina Swank - Candidate for US Congress
Hossein Khorram
Victor Hogan - Candidate State House of Representatives -29th LD
Jesse Young, State House of Representatives - 26th LD
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Joshua Freed (2020)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2021)
Victor Hogan (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Doug Basler (2020)
Jack Walsh (2020)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2017)
State Democratic Party Organizations (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe in the right to life beginning at the moment of conception.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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?
When it comes to the tax code, anyone that is seeking to make changes should fact check what the code does and what would be the unintended consequences of changing it. Having a 20-20 Foresight vs 20-20 Hindsight.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I don't believe that the budget can be balanced.
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.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
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.
C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
When it is a national pandemic. Section 564(e)(1)(A)(ii)(III) of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act concerns only the provision of information to potential vaccine recipients and does not prohibit public or private entities from imposing vaccination requirements for a vaccine that is subject to an emergency use authorization.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Do not allow the terrorist to come in the United States. Increased border control. Expedite know terrorist immediately.
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.
Strongly Disagree
I strongly disagree with any pressure to Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) against Israel.
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?
Those who come to the US legally.
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.
Strongly 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.
I am a child of "The Most High" whom I respectfully call him God. My spiritual beliefs and values are grounded and rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Before I would propose to change any legislation, I always gather the facts to determine if the change is necessary, appropriate and reasonable.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It can be, especially when people use race as a tool to divide and conquer.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
No reparations should be given at all, regardless of race.
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 and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
"The purpose is expressed in the preamble to the Constitution: ''We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more per- fect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do..."
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).
www.safehomesintl.org and query the FAKE news tribune from 1995 - 2000 with the names of Janis M. Gall-Martin, Janis Gbalah (All married names no alias).
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
High taxes are making home ownership less affordable, rents high and hurting those on a fixed income. I will advocate for lower taxes, accountable spending an make efficient use of our tax dollars. Rather than toll roads, taking lanes away from commuters, build roads where needed, put more emphasis on telecommuting and e-commerce and innovative work technology. I will work for better solutions and relieve traffic congestion without adding more taxes to commuters. Fund schools first with an actual budget that make sense. This includes cutting out top heavy administration costs and hold schools accountable for cost and effectiveness. I will work to ensure children are getting the best education needed without politics influencing funding and for accountable spending of YOUR tax dollars. In addressing homeless and helping veterans: Public/Private partnerships are working in some areas of the Great State of WA to help people get sober or off drugs if needed, acquire job skills and placement and providing fresh starts for those who want it. I will work to set up these partnerships that help the most vulnerable, the homeless and those addicted without a burden to the tax payer. My history of helping the vulnerable will continue on Olympia. All our elderly and veterans need a safety net, and I will work to find remedies that provide caring solutions utilizing fiscal responsibility. "People who love the truth, love me; those who don't love the truth, don't. It is time for everyone to choose a side, Join Me.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
No restrictions. It is our constitutional right to bear arms and to protect our property.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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