Taylor Hoffman

Libertarian | Ohio

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Taylor Hoffman


Party

Libertarian


Election Year

2018


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 86


Incumbent

No


Links

Taylor Hoffman websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

The Electrical Trades Center at Columbus State, Columbus, OH, In Progress, 2019

Marion Technical College, Marion, OH, None

WORK & MILITARY

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Data Tech - Apprentice, 2016 - Current

AFFILIATIONS

Libertarian Party of Ohio, County Development Coordinator, Dayspring Community Sports

Youth Coach, YMCA, Youth Coach

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.

Neutral

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 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 Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Disagree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Neutral

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Strongly Disagree

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.

Agree

Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.

Disagree

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 Agree

Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

Strongly Disagree

The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.

Agree

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Strongly Agree

People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

Neutral

I support sanctuary cities.

No Answer

I support the death penalty.

Strongly Disagree

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Neutral

Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.

Strongly Agree

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Disagree

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

2016 General Election

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I personally am pro-life and would fight to make adoption and other options more readily available. However, I would not use threat of government force to push for any further restrictions.

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

America's founders understood that power corrupts and that absolute power corrupts absolutely. They had just finished fighting for their independence from a tyrant and were hoping to prevent a tyrant from rising in America. Unfortunately as we continue to centralize more and more power in the executive office, we become more and more prone to a tyrannical takeover. America's founders were not perfect, but they were bright and they knew the dangers of a federal government without restrictions.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I was born and raised on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Many of those lessons still guide me through life. I believe the Bible has many fantastic lessons and stories, and that it can be quite useful in living a good life. While I do not identify as a Christian, I believe in a power higher than myself. I only question whether that power is conscious or 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?

No Answer

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

I am a Libertarian. I believe people should be free to live their lives as conservatively or as liberally as they choose.

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

The best way to bring down unemployment is to maintain a free market economy. We must get rid of arbitrary barriers to entry in the market. With the government out of the way, the people will have more opportunity than ever.

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

I would support private solutions for people looking for healthcare. In a free market economy, prices are set by what the people are willing to pay. With a substantial demand for low-cost healthcare, a supplier will step in and fill that need.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

The government should let the economy boost itself. When the government starts trying to boost the economy, bubbles are created. Bubbles cannot last forever and will burst. In 2008, the housing market bubble burst. This was caused by government mandates requiring poor lending practices. The best thing the government can do is let the market work, which puts the power in the hands of the people.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

The most important experience I have that qualifies me to hold this representative office is the experience of living my life among the people of my district. I've worked as a farm hand in our fields. I've cooked in our restaurants. I've worked in our retail stores. I've built cars in our factories. Currently, I work as a technology contractor. I am qualified to represent the people of my district, because I am the people of my district.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

taylor@taylorhoffmanforohio.com (740)361-6470

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

I'm here to offer long term solutions rather than applying band-aids to issues. We've been doing the same thing for far too long in this state, and the people are ready for something different. I am that something different. Every day I am going to fight for your individual liberties and fight to bring the power back to you, the people.

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