Fred Infortunio
Democrat | Texas
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Fred Infortunio
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 130
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Polytechnic University, Brooklyn, NY, MS, 1976
Rutgers University, Camden, NJ, MBA, 1994
Argosy University, Safasota, FL, DBA, 2003
WORK & MILITARY
NA
AFFILIATIONS
Hernano Beach Voluntee Fire Dept., Lieutennant, Capt, Commissionner, NFPA
Member, AIChE, Member
SPE, Member, BCSP
Cert. Safety Professional, HCDP, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Fire Commissioner, 86-88
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (4)
Free Thought Equality Fund
Houston GLBT Political Caucus PAC
Texas AFL-CIO
Turn Texas Green
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Sierra Club
The Caucus LBGT
Center for Free Thought Equality
AFL-CIO/ GCC-Teamsters/IBEW
The Progressive Ballot
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
ActBlue
Barack Obama
State Democratic Party Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
ActBlue
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion should be at the will of the mother for any reason up until 20 weeks. If it is after this period then the abortions can be completed in the case of the severe deformity of the fetus or life threatening conditions to the mother.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Neutral
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
The best way to bring down unemployment is to provide a living minimum wage of $12-$15 per hour and provide a progressive tax system which reduces the burden on the Middle class and the poor. Increasing the minimum wage for those at the lower wage levels will provide a significant stimulus for the economy. This in turn will create greater demand for good and services. A fair progressive tax system will assist the State Government in improving the infrastructure. Education is also part of the state infrastructure, a secure state infrastructure improves the productivity of the businesses and people in the state. A progressive taxation system will assist the schools and bring a greater level of prosperity to future generations and to the future of the state.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The government should promote infrastructure improvement including education. Moreover, a fair and progressive tax system will also boost the economy, it will boost the per capita productivity. The government should provide a welcoming environment for business while providing protective, safe, nurturing, clean environment for the people from unscrupulous businesses.
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 Disagree
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 Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Agree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Accept the Medicare expansion. Improve upon the Affordable Care Act.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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 Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Neutral
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The will to power and the possibility of corruption and greed by one branch of government will be checked by a separate branch of the government. This is the theory of checks an balance on governmental power.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Spritual - believing in the assent of man. Do the right things, in the right way, for the right reasons, and at the right times. I believe in the goodness of the community of man. Do the right thing because it is the right thing to do: Good words, good thoughts, good deeds.
ABOUT YOU
I support using a party caucus to nominate my party's candidate for Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, and I pledge to vote for my party's nominee.
Yes
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Democratic Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Democratic Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Democratic Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Democratic Primary
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.
Go to my web site: www.drfredfortexashouse.com My theory of governance is to govern with an eye toward achieving the common good.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I hold 2 engineering degrees in Chemical Engineering, an MBA in finance and a doctorate in business management (DBA/PhD). I am also a licensed professional engineer in the state of Florida. The engineering, MBA, and DBA studies provided a strong micro and macro economic understanding (including international business). Moreover, they provide and a strong understanding of social interactions with government an business. Further, they provide me with a strong understanding of the social responsibilities of business and government. My life long services to the productive industries (manufacturing, utilities, oil & gas, chemical and pharmaceutical)make me a strong and intelligent supporter business, social an environmental policies. I saved hundreds of lives, and I saved US industries hundreds of millions of dollars. I was a small business owner, employer, for 18 years of my work life. As an employee, worked for small, medium and very large businesses.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Dr.Fred.fortexashouse@comcast.net
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I will work for the common good to improve the lives of all Texans. I am a philosopher by nature and a student of the world. I taught: Critical Thinking, Cultural Diversity, International Business, Mathematics, and Finance. I am a strong proponent of education. I enjoy pistol shooting, and I reload my ammunition. I enjoy playing the guitar and bass guitar. I am in favor of marijuana legalization, regulation and taxation. My definition of liberal from Webster's Dictionary is: I. a 1.Possessing or manifesting a free and generous heart; bountiful. 2.Appropriate and/or fitting for a broad and enlightened mind. 3.Free from any narrowness, bigotry bondage, to authority or creed II. n 1. Any person who advocates liberty of thought, speech or action.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Disagree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Agree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
