
Mark Northrup
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mark Northrup
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 90
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
George Washington Univ, Washington DC, PM Cert, 1999
Lake Forest Grad School of Mgmt, Chicago, MBA, 1993
St Olaf College, Northfield, BA, 1980
WORK & MILITARY
USCG, LT (O-3), 14
AFFILIATIONS
Boy Scouts, 10 years Asst Scout Master, Hudsonville Public Schools Foundation
Committee member, Zeeland Hospital, Spectrum Foundation, Committee member
Michigan Boot Camp for trouble young adults, Adult mentor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
City Commissioner, 2
Mayor, 5
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Bradley Slagh (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
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
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
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?
Maybe in the case of rape or incest.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Maybe in the case of rape or incest.
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 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
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
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
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?
State has no business in my faith. But know this phrase is not in the constitution.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
State has no business in my faith. But know this phrase is not in the constitution.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
We have Medicare, Medicaid, VA already... is health care in the constitution I ask?
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
We have Medicare, Medicaid, VA already... is health care in the constitution I ask?
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
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?
Social Services. Focus on economic development and jobs, tax revenue will follow. Cap spending and/or a cut of 5% all agencies.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Social Services. Focus on economic development and jobs, tax revenue will follow. Cap spending and/or a cut of 5% all agencies.
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
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
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 that work. This includes not just professionals but farm workers, slaughter house workers, brick layers.... Make them legal, don't drive them underground where they don't pay taxes and are victims of crimes. We need these hard working people, they are not the enemy, vet them, give them work visas, if they commit a crime send them home.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those that work. This includes not just professionals but farm workers, slaughter house workers, brick layers.... Make them legal, don't drive them underground where they don't pay taxes and are victims of crimes. We need these hard working people, they are not the enemy, vet them, give them work visas, if they commit a crime send them home.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
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
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
No to felons! Mandatory training and education for all young adults on proper use of guns and responsible ownership. Better this than learning about handling guns in violent movies.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
No to felons! Mandatory training and education for all young adults on proper use of guns and responsible ownership. Better this than learning about handling guns in violent movies.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly 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 development: 1) Transportation in my business corridor (Grand Rapids to Holland) to include standing up West Michigan Express and better road construction. 2) Affordable housing for entry level professionals (not Section 8). 3) Revenue Sharing equity, Michigan is the WORST state in the union for returning locally generated taxes to municipalities due to Democrat unfunded liabilities (Detroit pensions). The state balances their books on the backs of responsible communities. 4) Water resource management
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Not really. More minorities are embracing the conservative values.
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Economic development: 1) Transportation in my business corridor (Grand Rapids to Holland) to include standing up West Michigan Express and better road construction. 2) Affordable housing for entry level professionals (not Section 8). 3) Revenue Sharing equity, Michigan is the WORST state in the union for returning locally generated taxes to municipalities due to Democrat unfunded liabilities (Detroit pensions). The state balances their books on the backs of responsible communities. 4) Water resource management
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Not really. More minorities are embracing the conservative values.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
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
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.
Elected mayor in a city that voted 79% Trump. TV interview (WOOD) expressing opposition to legalized marijuana (look it up). Frequently on conservative radio (Steve Gruber).
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Elected mayor in a city that voted 79% Trump. TV interview (WOOD) expressing opposition to legalized marijuana (look it up). Frequently on conservative radio (Steve Gruber).
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
14 years as a ships officer in the Coast Guard. 20 years leading manufacturing teams. 5 years running a small business. I have lived and worked in several countries and states. 7 years as an elected official in a very successful city, growing and safe. Recognized by the Michigan Municipal League as the City of Excellence in 2017. I'm well educated and experienced.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
14 years as a ships officer in the Coast Guard. 20 years leading manufacturing teams. 5 years running a small business. I have lived and worked in several countries and states. 7 years as an elected official in a very successful city, growing and safe. Recognized by the Michigan Municipal League as the City of Excellence in 2017. I'm well educated and experienced.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO
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?
It's not about me, it's about doing right for my community. We need an advocate, a voice, for Goodness.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
It's not about me, it's about doing right for my community. We need an advocate, a voice, for Goodness.
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 sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian. One God.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian. One God.
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