
Trey Mustian
Democrat | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Trey Mustian
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2019
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 82
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Tulane University Law School, New Orleans, Juris Doctor, 1981
Murray State University, Murray Kentucky, BA, 1978
Taft High School, Woodland Hills CA, 1974
WORK & MILITARY
Stanga & Mustian PLC, Attorney, 38
AFFILIATIONS
First Baptist Church LaPlace LA, Deacon / Sunday School Teacher, Jefferson Parish Democratic Executive Committee
Chair, Louisiana Workers Advocates, President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Jefferson Parish Democratic Executive Committee, 2012-present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Alliance For Good Government
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Mary Landrieu (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am personally , morally and spiritually opposed to abortion except to save the life of the mother. I believe that there is a privacy right under the constitution that prohibits government interference in a woman’s right to choose during a brief period early in pregnancy.
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.
Strongly Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Better education in areas needed in the economy.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Establish mimimum living wage
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 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.
Neutral
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Neutral
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?
Public option
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.
Neutral
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Neutral
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Neutral
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Agree
The LGBTQ+ political agenda poses a threat to First Amendment freedoms of speech, expression and religious exercise.
Disagree
I support expanding protections in employment and accommodations based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Agree
If children are given instruction in sex education in public schools, it should not express a preference for abstinence but should be comprehensive, offering discussions on various types of sexual orientations and behaviors plus all types of contraceptives.
Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
God’s desire that we all live in a spirit of respect and love for each other.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian. “ Love thy neighbor as thyself “ is the most important tenet of my spiritual philosophy.
ABOUT YOU
I voted in these elections:
2012 Primary, 2012 General Election, 2014 Primary, 2014 General Election, 2016 Primary, 2016 General Election, 2018 Primary, 2018 General Election
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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
No answer.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have been an attorney for 38 years representing people in all walks of life. I have learned much about people through my career. I have lived a life of service to others as a deacon, Sunday School teacher , Little League coach and Cub Scout leader. Over the past ten years I have advocated extensively for the rights of injured workers in the Louisiana Legislature. I have raised three children who are very happy and successful and have five grandsons and I care for my elderly mother. I have learned much from these life experiences. I have learned to be a good negotiator and to find common ground to move things forward.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
treymustian@gmail.com. 504-231-4697
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am running for one term only as I have no intention of becoming a career politician. I believe that brief, independent service in government is what our Founding Fathers intended.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
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.
Neutral
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
Gambling should be limited to existing forms and should not be de-regulated or expanded.
Strongly Agree
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