Adam Bird

Republican | Ohio

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Adam Bird


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 66


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Xavier University, Cincinnati, M Ed, 1992

Cedarville University, Cedarville Ohio, BA, 1987

WORK & MILITARY

Western Brown Local Schools, Teacher/Coach, 1987-1990

New Richmond Exempted Village School District, Teacher/Coach, 1990-1998

New Richmond Exempted Village School District, Asst. Principal/Principal, 1998-2010

New Richmond Exempted Village School District, Superintendent, 2010-2019

AFFILIATIONS

Clermont County Public Library Board of Trustees, Board Member, First Baptist Church Glen Este, Batavia Ohio

Choir Member, Adult Bible Fellowship Teacher, Buckeye Firearm, Member

National Rifle Associatioin, Member, Buckeye Association of School Administrators

Former Member, Ohio AssociationofSecondary School Administrators, Former Member

Southwest Ohio Instructional Technology Associatio, Former Clermont County Representative, Unified Purchasing Cooperative of the Ohio River V

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Clermont County Republican Party

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)

Clermont County Republican Party Central Committee

Clermont Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 112

Pending...Cincinnati Right to Life

Pending... Buckeye Firearm

Pending...Ohio Chamber of Commerce

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Doug Green (2018)

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.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Abortion should be allowed only in order to prevent the death of the mother and every attempt should be made to save the life of the baby.


ECONOMY

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

Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Agree

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

I would eliminate funding for planned parenthood. I would eliminate funding for Public Broadcasting System.


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.

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Congress or other government entities should make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. The free exercise clause is the part that seems to be under attack today by liberals who want to define what people of faith can say or do.


HEALTHCARE

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

Disagree

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

Create competition between healthcare providers by allowing private individuals to purchase anywhere. Reduce large damage awards handed out by courts and judges. Reduce extravagant lawyer fees associated with medical settlements.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Strongly Agree


IMMIGRATION

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

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.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Immigration should be allowed for those who have a skill set that is needed in the US. Those who are allowed to immigrate should be able to provide for themselves and should be willing to assimilate into our culture.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a follower of Jesus Christ and believe that he died for me. Being a Christian does not make me perfect, just forgiven. I have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and I try to live my life to the best of my ability according to the Bible.


ABOUT YOU

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.

As a public school superintendent, I have been conservative in spending the public' money. I have never spent all that the Board of Education gave me to spend. Many times I have made recommendations to reduce spending for the next year. During my time as superintendent, the cash carryover grew from $14.5 Million to $24 Million. As a public school superintendent, I led the change in Board Policy to allow Random Student Drug Testing for students who participate in extra-curricular activities or drive to school. As a public school superintendent, I made a recommendation that the Board of Education approved for Performance Based Criteria for School Administrative pay raises.

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

Currently in my 33 year in public school education in Ohio. Member of the Clermont County Public Library Board of Trustees. Masters of Education in Public School Administration. Post-graduate work to obtain Principal's certification. Post-graduate work to obtain Superintendent's certification.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No.

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

I am a Christian, Conservative, and a Republican. I have 33 years of public service as an educator. I am ready to keep serving in a different capacity as a state legislator.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

No changes necessary to current gun ownership laws in Ohio.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

Infrastructure spending in Brown County and Clermont County to create economic growth. Return of Local Government Fund money to Counties, Villages, Townships, and Schools. End the overtesting of school students required by state law.

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

There are many types of racism, and there are many types of motivation for those who would commit acts of terror in the United States. Our FBI must remain ever vigilant to protect United States citizens and property from those who mean to create chaos and dysfunction in our nation.

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