
Brian Staver
Democrat | Florida
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Brian Staver
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist 54
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Randolph Macon Military Academy, Front Royal Va., Yes, 1976
University of Phoenix, San Jose Ca., no, 2003
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Navy, P.O.3rd class, 4
AFFILIATIONS
NAACP, member, Democratic Veterans Caucus
member, East Pasco Democratic Club, President
Florida State Democratic Environmental Caucus, member, Citizen Climate Lobby
Group leader, Florida Education Caucus, member
Democratic Executive Committee, member, Citizen Climate Leader
member, League of Women's Voters, member
NOW, member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Florida House of Representatives for Pasco County's District 54, 0
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
Democratic Public Education Caucus of Florida
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Florida Democratic Veterans caucus
Florida Education Caucus
Mayor of New Port Ritchie, Rob Marlow
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
ActBlue (2022)
American Federation of Teachers (2019)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Kathy Lewis (2020)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2022)
Stephanie Dukes Stephanie L. Dukes (2021)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I firmly believe that women can and should work with their doctors to make the best medical decisions for their situation.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Those organizations that utilize directly or indirectly the country's infrastructure should pay their fair share of taxes.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Financial support for oil companies.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
The first two years of College should be free and the second two years heavily subsidized. Advanced degree programs should also receive tax credits and or other incentives. We should also heavily subsidize training in trade crafts such as plumbing, carpentry .....
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
Religion must remain a personal choice and should not be used to support discrimination.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
I do support Freedom of religion! After all, Freedom of Religion is a staple of our Constitution. Still, if the church in question promotes and participates in any form of violence, it should be heavily monitored and, if necessary, closed.
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.
Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "Medicare for all," etc.)
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Interesting question. To answer this question, we must look at this issue from two points of view community and individual circumstances. A virus not only affects an individual but could and does affect the community as a whole. Therefore we must consider the neighborhood when making this decision. If you never interact with the community, do as you see fit. However, all precautions must be taken to protect the community if you interact with the community.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Any and all action necessary to eradicate terrorism, both foreign and domestic, should be taken, and those participating should be held accountable.
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.
Neutral
This is a national issue, and I am running for a state office.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Choose not to answer
This is a national issue, and I am running for a state office.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
This is a national issue, and I am running for a state office.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Disagree
This supposed choice is causing our existing public education system to falter. We must stop non-educational entities that do not support special needs from receiving state, federal, or local funding. We must support our actual public schools as outlined by section IX of the Florida state Constitution
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Disagree
We must maintain the separation of church and state.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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
Neutral
The way this question is worded, there is no good answer one way or the other. Again we must keep the mantra of separation of church and state. But I support marriage equality.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Neutral
This is a ridiculous question as CRT is not taught in our classrooms.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I do believe that there is common energy between all peoples. If you choose to call this energy god, have at it. After all, you cannot create or destroy energy. You can only transform it. So when you pass from this world into the next, what happens to the energy you have created all your mortal days? Watch the movie defending your life; you can see parables to religion and the afterlife.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
To support this requirement, all states should provide a free photo ID to all persons.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would codify ROE V WADE ASAP.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Did not answer
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.
Did not answer
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Did not answer
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Did not answer
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?
Did not answer
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Did not answer
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Did not answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Did not answer
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Did not answer
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Did not answer
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Did not answer
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