
Jay Ting Walker
BIOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
Renssealaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, Biology and Economics
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Allegheny County Transit Council, Vice President, Pittsburgh Ultimate
Board Member, Pittsburgh DSA, Member
Pittsburghers for Public Transit, Member, Healthcare 4 All PA
Member, Green Party of Allegheny County, Member
SWPA Neighbors for Clean Air, Leader
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Inspector of Election, 1
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Our Revolution
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 construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly 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.
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
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Disagree
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 able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Disagree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Strongly Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Disagree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Agree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Agree
I support the death penalty.
Disagree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Disagree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Neutral
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Disagree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2012 General Election, 2014 General Election, 2016 General Election
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
All circumstances.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
A desire for progress and organization.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
None
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?
Very Liberal
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Member of the Green Party of Allegheny County and a Pittsburgh DSA member.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Public investment in infrastructure and shifting to alternative energy.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I support State Representative Pam Delissio's HB1688 PA Healthcare Plan.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The government should be investing in small businesses.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I studied four years of biology and economics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I also am a graduate of the Civic Leadership Academy, an environmental and transit advocate and an avid newspaper reader.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
jaytingwalker@gmail.com 412-532-9194
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Please contact me with any questions. A major goal of mine is to increase the accessibility and transparency of government.
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