Marliza Melzer
Libertarian | Washington
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Marliza Melzer
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 33 - Pos. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Central Washington University, Ellensburg, BA, 1988
WORK & MILITARY
Herb Classes, herbalist, 20
AFFILIATIONS
North Highline Unincorporated Area Council, Council Member, Highline School District
Committee member for HS sex ed, SAFE, Head of mortgage committee
Burien Law Enforcement, Blockwatch Captain
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)
*Family Freedom Coalition of Washington
*Human Life of Washington PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Libertarian Party of King County
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?
Tubal ligation and other 'like' circumstances where continuing with the pregnancy will certainly kill the baby and possibly kill the mother.
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?
At the time of this writing, it is the end of May 2020 and our governor has placed us in lockdown pending contact tracing and vaccinations. If I was currently in office, I would do what I could to stop the contact tracing due to cost, invasion of privacy, and lack of constitutionality. I would encourage therapies that have been proven effective that do not necessarily involve pharma; proven things like vit c IV's which are innately inexpensive.
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?
To me, separation of church and state means that the two should function separate from each other, but I don't know that that is fully attainable. We included God in our lives and into our government way back when. Schools originally taught reading through the Bible. Our financial trust was put in God as indicated on our currency. God is a part of this country, whether or not you choose to believe in HIM.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
No Answer
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
If we had healthcare coverage that was adequate, affordable and accessible for all, I wouldn't need to promote it.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
No Answer
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.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
All should be allowed to immigrate who come in through legal channels like my grandparents did. Those who come through legal channels should be allowed to stay as long as they integrate into OUR society rather than trying to change our country into the place they left.
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.
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.
God is and Jesus saves. I value family and friends, including the furry ones. I value kindness and compassion, truth and transparency, strength and integrity. I call on HIM daily for guidance in this journey.
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.
I don't know that I have any 'publicly available' information validating my info. Personally validated info about me, however, may be found on my website. Years ago, when I was on the Highline School District Committee for Sex Ed, I was kicked off for being conservative. They had said that they 'go for' a cross section of community members, yet what they really did was 'go for' like-minded people who are proponents of sexually explicit materials being taught to our children. Other info about me may be found at my website: marliza4wa.com
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I qualify for the office of state legislature according to all state requirements. Above and beyond that, the best qualification ever is that I am one of you and it is only God, through US, who can make this state great again. We are who we have been waiting for; now let's get to work.
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?
Yes. I was wanting to run for legislature 20+ years ago but was too busy with children. Now, I am ready for that which I have intended to do for years, and I can only do it with your help. Please donate to, or volunteer for my campaign; it's easy from my website at Marliza4WA.com
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?
Take guns from felons and other criminals. Outside of that, law abiding citizens should have zero restrictions.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
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?
I would like to see some state departments like education and transportation have audits or some way to evaluate the waste. There is no way that education should take 36% of our entire state budget without better academic outcomes. I would like to recall the explicit sex ed bill that was passed this year. I would like to revisit the $27 Billion in new taxes that were created last year, and would seek validation or termination of the additional 13.7% in new property taxes that the legislature voted for earlier this year. I would like to terminate the illegal sanctuary status of our state. I would like to hold all representatives accountable to their oath to uphold our Constitutions.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I don't believe that racism is a huge threat to domestic security. I believe that stupidity, ignorance, and evil are the real threats to everything and everybody. I think that racism is blamed for far too much even when it doesn't really apply.
