Linda Chaney

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Linda Chaney


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist 69


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

USF, Tampa, BA, 1982

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Pinellas County Jail, Volunteer, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council

St Pete Beach Representative, Pinellas County School Board, St Pete Beach Representative

Metropolitan Planning Organization, St Pete Beach Representative, Barrier Islands Governmental Council

St Pete Beach Representative

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

City Commissioner, SPB, 2007-2009

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)

*Florida Family Action

Florida Right to Life PAC

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)

Senator Brandes

Speaker Designate Chris Sprowls

State Representative Chris Latvala

Florida Right To Life

Florida Family Act

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Larry Ahern (2010)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)

Conservative and Principled Leadership for Florida (Cabin Hill Road) (2020)

Conservatives for a Better Florida (2020)

Florida Coalition for Safe Communities (2020)

Florida Foundation for Liberty (2020)

Floridians for Conservative Values (2020)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Jennifer Webb (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2007)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE*

*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
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?

When the death of the mother is probable or when the unborn child has ceased to survive in the womb


ECONOMY

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

No Answer

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?

Analyze programs and reduce spending on programs that are ineffective


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.

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.

Agree

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

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?

The first amendment as it's written to provide freedom of religion: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof..."


HEALTHCARE

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

Agree

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

Continue to review areas where deregulation is unnecessary or duplicitous, that can reduce costs; continue to discuss and explore options to this very difficult issue


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.

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?

Did not answer


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

No Answer


VALUES

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

No Answer

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

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian who believes what the Bible says is true, that we need to offer forgiveness and grace to one another, and walk in humility.


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?

Somewhat Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

As city commissioner in St Pete Beach: I prohibited casino-style gambling unless approved by 60% of the voters; voted not to raise taxes, but to create efficiencies in the budget instead(but the fat); currently do not support defunding the police (my opponent signed a pledge to defund the police)and has been out protesting with her wife.

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

Built and operated a very successful, innovative, small healthcare business; Business Development career with companies like HSN, Eckerd College, the MS Association, and others. Community service with the homeless and low income families, volunteered in Pinellas County jail to help women get on a path to a better life, started a program to help free women trapped in prostitution and drug addiction, and work with various pet rescues.

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

NEVER

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

I have lived in St Pete Beach for 28 years, and in Florida for 43 years. I love and know our community. I will be a strong voice for us in Tallahassee bringing home the resources we need to be a thriving community. As city commissioner, I was known for "doing my homework" and being a common sense legislator. If elected, I will continue to serve our community this way.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

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

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?

Common sense legislation that keeps guns out of the hands of criminals, the mentally-ill, and those unfit to handle the responsibility.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Disagree

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

Programs that help get our businesses and residents back to work Programs to upgrade the infrastructure in Pinellas County Solutions to stop the dumping of sewage into our waterways Programs to reduce health care costs, & increase access to healthcare Establish state registry of animal abusers prohibiting ownership or adoption of an animal again

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

Did not answer

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