
Ron Falconi
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ron Falconi
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Republican Legislative Primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 67
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Akron - Law School, Akron, OH, JD, 1994
John Carroll University, University Heights, OH, BA, 1991
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Trump Campaign APA Advisory Committee 2016 and 2020, Advisory Member, Medina County GOP Executive Committee
Member, Medina County GOP Central Committee, Member
Medina County GOP Executive Committee, Past Secretary, Northern Medina County Republican Club
Past Secretary, Northern Medina County Republican Club, Member
St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Lector (Church Reader), St. Ambrose Catholic Church
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Mayor of Brunswick, 6
Brunswick Councilman, 5
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Richland-Ashland County Conservative Club
Sharon Ray
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
State Representative Sharon Ray Medina Municipal Clerk of Court Joe Salzgeber Brunswick City Councilman Tim Smith Brunswick City Councilman Joe Delsanter Brunswick City Councilman Anthony Capretta Brunswick City Councilman Mike Abella Brunswick City Councilman Brandon Lambert Brunswick Hills Township Trustee Chris Kusnerak Litchfield Township Trustee Joe Seifert Ashland County - Sullivan Township Trustee Samantha Shank Former Medina County Sheriff, Tom Miller Former Brunswick City Councilman John Rocha Former Brunswick City Councilman Chuck Ricco Former Medina County GOP Vice Chair, Larry Cray Former Mayor of Seville Ralph Symonds Former Medina County School Superintendent Homer Smith Former Opponent – State Senate Candidate Cory Branham Former Opponent – State Senate Candidate Michael Reynolds
Medina Mayor, Dennis Hanwell
Medina County Commissioner Steve Hambley
Medina County Commissioner Bill Hutson
Medina County Commissioner Colleen Swedyk
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)
Larry Obhof (2019)
Niraj Antani (2018)
Republican National Committee (2017)
Shareeque Arife Sadiq (2018)
Sharon Ray (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Sharon Ray (2019)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Save the Life of the Mother
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Save the Life of the Mother
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
We should lower or eliminate income tax to spur economic growth. If people keep more of their hard earned dollars, they are in a better position to decide how money will be spent rather than the government making that decision for you.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
We should lower or eliminate income tax to spur economic growth. If people keep more of their hard earned dollars, they are in a better position to decide how money will be spent rather than the government making that decision for you.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would eliminate wasteful spending. I would work to find more cost effective ways to achieve the same goals.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would eliminate wasteful spending. I would work to find more cost effective ways to achieve the same goals.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
No Circumstances
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
No Circumstances
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We should support and fully fund our military and intelligence services For terrorists that are caught in the US, they should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Guantanamo Bay should remain operational and should be utilized.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We should support and fully fund our military and intelligence services For terrorists that are caught in the US, they should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Guantanamo Bay should remain operational and should be utilized.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People who would benefit the Country should be allowed to immigrate to the US. Talented individuals who can add to the greatness of America should be allowed to join the immigration process.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People who would benefit the Country should be allowed to immigrate to the US. Talented individuals who can add to the greatness of America should be allowed to join the immigration process.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Strongly Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a devout Christian, and I attend church every week. My wife (of nearly 24 years) and I have raised our 2 adult children with those same beliefs.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a devout Christian, and I attend church every week. My wife (of nearly 24 years) and I have raised our 2 adult children with those same beliefs.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would require ID to vote. I think this would make it harder to cheat.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would require ID to vote. I think this would make it harder to cheat.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. Contrary to beliefs by the media and the left wing, America is not a structurally racist country.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. Contrary to beliefs by the media and the left wing, America is not a structurally racist country.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A.
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The purpose of government is to serve the people. As an elected official, first as a City Councilman then as Mayor, it has been my duty to make sure the people have an efficient government. One of my duties as mayor is that I have to run the Mayor's Court. I have handled nearly 35,000 charges on thousands and thousands of defendants. I have to balance the rights of the accused against the protecting the City. If I have to send people to jail to protect the public, I do.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The purpose of government is to serve the people. As an elected official, first as a City Councilman then as Mayor, it has been my duty to make sure the people have an efficient government. One of my duties as mayor is that I have to run the Mayor's Court. I have handled nearly 35,000 charges on thousands and thousands of defendants. I have to balance the rights of the accused against the protecting the City. If I have to send people to jail to protect the public, I do.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.cleveland.com/opinion/2020/10/filipino-american-values-are-gop-values-translating-into-votes-for-president-trump-ron-falconi.html https://www.cleveland.com/opinion/2021/04/what-threatens-asian-americans-like-myself-is-a-lack-of-will-to-prosecute-criminals-not-trumps-words-ron-falconi.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSai0QdO4oA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayYS57M-BKE&t=329s https://medina-gazette.com/news/217255/brunswick-mayor-falconi-named-to-asian-pacific-american-re-elction-committee-for-trump-campaign/ https://sojannelle.com/2020/07/trump-vs-biden/ https://usa.inquirer.net/1125/fil-republicans-celebrate-trump-swearing https://www.seanreyes.com/news/asian-journal-news-with-rnc-2020-underway-fil-am-republicans-call-for-another-four-years-of-trump https://www.thepostnewspapers.com/brunswick/local_news/stepping-into-the-history-books/article_e2edbc10-7ccd-5cf9-b798-38435e06c339.html https://www.p2016.org/trump/trump092516pr.html https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/583329/fil-ams-among-members-of-donald-trump-s-aapi-advisory-panel/story/ https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/04/20/filipino-americans-split-on-biden-trump-race http://apainaugural.asian.gop/hosts.shtml
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.cleveland.com/opinion/2020/10/filipino-american-values-are-gop-values-translating-into-votes-for-president-trump-ron-falconi.html https://www.cleveland.com/opinion/2021/04/what-threatens-asian-americans-like-myself-is-a-lack-of-will-to-prosecute-criminals-not-trumps-words-ron-falconi.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSai0QdO4oA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayYS57M-BKE&t=329s https://medina-gazette.com/news/217255/brunswick-mayor-falconi-named-to-asian-pacific-american-re-elction-committee-for-trump-campaign/ https://sojannelle.com/2020/07/trump-vs-biden/ https://usa.inquirer.net/1125/fil-republicans-celebrate-trump-swearing https://www.seanreyes.com/news/asian-journal-news-with-rnc-2020-underway-fil-am-republicans-call-for-another-four-years-of-trump https://www.thepostnewspapers.com/brunswick/local_news/stepping-into-the-history-books/article_e2edbc10-7ccd-5cf9-b798-38435e06c339.html https://www.p2016.org/trump/trump092516pr.html https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/583329/fil-ams-among-members-of-donald-trump-s-aapi-advisory-panel/story/ https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/04/20/filipino-americans-split-on-biden-trump-race http://apainaugural.asian.gop/hosts.shtml
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am currently serving in my third term as Mayor of Brunswick. I am a lifelong Conservative Republican and have been active with partisan politics for nearly my entire adult life. I also served on the 2016 Trump Campaign and the 2020 RE-Election Campaign as an member of the Asian Pacific American Advisory Committees. Please see my interviews and articles which I included above. My legislative priorities include making sure more of our tax dollars stay in our cities, townships, and villages. I want to make sure the people are safe by making sure crime is low. My wife and I have been married for nearly 24 years , and we have 2 adult children, who are both in college. I am a conservative Republican, and I humbly ask for your vote.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am currently serving in my third term as Mayor of Brunswick. I am a lifelong Conservative Republican and have been active with partisan politics for nearly my entire adult life. I also served on the 2016 Trump Campaign and the 2020 RE-Election Campaign as an member of the Asian Pacific American Advisory Committees. Please see my interviews and articles which I included above. My legislative priorities include making sure more of our tax dollars stay in our cities, townships, and villages. I want to make sure the people are safe by making sure crime is low. My wife and I have been married for nearly 24 years , and we have 2 adult children, who are both in college. I am a conservative Republican, and I humbly ask for your vote.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None, other than to prohibit convicted criminals.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None, other than to prohibit convicted criminals.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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