Arturo Puckerin
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Arturo Puckerin
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 70
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Strayer University, Herndon, VA, MPA, 2018
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, M.A., 2015
Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY, B.S., 2011
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
United Way, EFSP Board Member, Optimist International
Member, Drug Free Coalition, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
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?
NONE
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.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Foreign Aid, Welfare, Social Security
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 Disagree
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?
It encapsulates the 1st Amendment, but has been applied in a detrimental manner in our public school system by removing the concept of God altogether.
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?
I will promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all through the utilization of CARES resources in adherence to budgetary conditions now available to address the health impacts of COVID-19, collateral to the health impacts of systemic changes involving elective procedures, to introduce legislation that ensures Opiate Abuse Recovery programs and financial support to programs that support families impacted by autism and dementia
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.
Strongly 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?
Those who legally complete the application process, are able to work, and not from countries where we are in active conflict, nor any Communist or Middle Eastern nations.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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.
Christian
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
In my first 100 days in office, I will introduce legislation through my District 70 Economic Opportunity Plan featuring agricultural enhancements to the livestock permit benefits that provide more flexibility in inter-county transportation costs for agricultural waste disposal for our farmers, Michigan truckers, excavation, and construction workers who can take advantage of these industry-considerate provisions that put money back in the pockets of our Montcalm/Gratiot family, friends & neighbors! I will sponsor Bills featuring tax abatements for our manufacturing, machining, and too
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My name is Arturo Puckerin and I’m the most qualified and able to be your District 70 State Representative; because I’m ready to hit the ground running in introducing Bills that ease the COVID-19 Pandemic’s socio-economic impact on Montcalm/Gratiot County infrastructure; particularly our manufacturing sector, small business owners, tool & die workers, and our current generation of high school graduates! I have an MPA, a Graduate Degree in Criminal Justice, a B.S. in Criminal Justice, and EJD legal education; along with 8 years experience in Economic Development, Mental Health, and Community Services, in Executive Director roles.
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 will sponsor Bills featuring tax abatements for our manufacturing, machining, and tool & die premier employer industries to remain in our District, as enhancements to the Michigan Small Business Relief Program through the leveraging of partnerships with the Michigan Economic Development Corp. as critical components of my Plan; with substance abuse recovery and childcare affordability human services options as feature components of the workforce development component of the Plan! Steps that I would take to work with our County Commission to better balance our budget involve strategic and department-level sound consensus revenue forecasting; in particular consideration of incorporating novel CARES Act funding options that could address personnel budget increases for public services like law enforcement and waste water removal/management services in our District, without raising taxes!
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.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
NONE
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?
Economic Opportunity, Agriculture, Education
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
While this is more of a cultural, historical and institutional issue in the Southeastern United States, domestic security is not compromised by racism in the 2020 USA; because we have made so many outstanding advancements from where we are in accordance with the 14th Amendment, and have yet to move backwards in a manner that undermines national security.
