James Dillon
Independent | Washington
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
James Dillon
Party
Independent
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 47 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
UNCC, Charlotte, BA, 1978
Golden Gate Univ, San Francisco, MBA, 1991
WORK & MILITARY
FEDEX, Managing Director, 20
AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Disagree
I am in favor of necessary infrastructure on our border that maximizes the ability to control entering and exiting the United States.
Disagree
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 a relationship between one man and one woman.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Disagree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Neutral
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Disagree
Parents should have the right to opt their children out of classes as they see fit.
Neutral
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Neutral
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
Government should compel businesses and schools to allow access in all cases based on “gender identity.”
Agree
I support sanctuary cities.
Agree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Disagree
Commercial surrogacy should be legal.
Neutral
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Disagree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
Individual rights come from government.
Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
At the judgement and sole discretion of the pregnant female, limited by pregnancy duration time limit.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Over simplified, the tyranny of King George. Philosophically, the requrements for balance of powers.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Beliefs and values (virtues): Ethics, Integrity, Dignity, Morality, and compassion. Fundamentally, a pragmatic optimist and pacifist. To quote RFK - " some people see things as they are and ask why? I see things as they should be and ask why not?"
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?
Liberal
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
no answer
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Improve training and education.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
First, remove the restrictions that the current president has instituted to the ACA. Reduce insurance premiums. Require employers to provide an affordable plan. (Yes I understand that may cause inflation).
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Provide the necessary infrastructer spending. Provide better skilled and technical education and training. Provide an affordable minimum living wage standard legislatively.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
MBA and twenty years as Fortune 100 Company Executive.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
sierra12047@gmail.com 253-249-7893
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
no answer
