William J Faehnrich
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
William J Faehnrich
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 25
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Akron, Akron, BSCS, 1988
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Willoughby Hills Friends Church, Overseer, Willoughby Hills Friends Church
Nominating Committee co-chair
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Wickliffe City Council, 2017
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Lake County Republican Party
Cuyahoga County Republican Party
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
John Plecnik
Mike DeWine
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
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.
Agree
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 Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
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.
Strongly 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.
Disagree
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.
No Answer
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
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.
Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
No Answer
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Power corrupts, Absolute Power corrupts absolutely. People tend to want to be in a position of power to control things that affect them. When they're not, they tend to want to be able to have someone else control things for them, regardless of whether or not it's the right thing to do for everyone involved.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian, who believes in the Holy Trinity and in the love of Jesus Christ for everyone. I believe everyone has intrinsic value and deserves to be treated with Honor, Respect, and Appreciation.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
2017 News Herald article when I ran for Wickliffe City Council
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Literacy for All, On-the-Job-Training, Basic and Higher Education, Vocational training, Lower Taxes
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Free market where competition helps keep costs down and coverage up. Define and fill identified gaps to assist those who are not financially able to pay for basic or costly services.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Tax cuts, literacy programs to help everyone become employable, Small Business programs
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I worked hard to achieve my goals of obtaining a College degree. I've coordinated the work of at times 60 people and 10 different groups on projects to accomplish project goals and resolution of project issues. I am co-chairman of the Nominating committee for my church serving the needs of the congregation by identifying, evaluating, and nominating lay leaders, who serve the congregation in various capacities. I'm an Overseer for my church, who helps look after the congregation.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Faehnrich@yahoo.com, 440-373-8884
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I seek to Serve my constituents by Advocating for them by Listening to them to Understand the issues affecting them by Talking with them and Educating them on things we have in common. I am very Patriotic, I support our military and our veterans, and thank them for their service.
