Colleen Fernald
No Party Preference | California
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Colleen Fernald
Party
No Party Preference
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Santa Rosa Jr. College, Santa Rosa
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Russian River Watershed Council, Former board member, Graton Community Projects
Former board member, Sebastopol Sustainability Conference and Festival, Founder/Producer
Sonoma County Water Coalition, Former member, Center for Spiritual Living - Santa Rosa
Church member, Community Climate Action Plan, Santa Rosa Mayor appointee
Sustainable Sebastopol Salon, Member, Creativity Cafe
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US Senate, 2006 &2012
Sebastopol City Council, 2008, 2010 & 2012
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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.
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.
No Answer
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.
No Answer
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
No Answer
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Neutral
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Neutral
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Neutral
I support sanctuary cities.
Disagree
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Disagree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Neutral
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Neutral
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Democratic Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Democratic Primary, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Democratic Primary, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Democratic Primary, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
As someone who can find valid reasons to be both pro-life & pro-choice, I want to see far less abortions every year due, to a cultural shift led by education campaigns. I think abortions should never occur after 3 months, unless the mother's life is at risk. I'd like to see that reduced to 2 months over time; and only after consultation with folks skilled with options such as adoption and support services for single parent families.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Follow our own Constitution, and never go to war without a Congressional declaration of one, only for defense, never for offense. This will reduce the threat from others more than any other action. Our strength comes from peace and preparation. The debt our nation is in from strike-first undeclared wars of choice has put us in greater risk than any other threat. End the misuse of our fine military, and we can pay for safe and sound border security, as well as, a fair & fast, fully vetted immigration system.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Objective, critical thinking skills perhaps.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Since I was a young child, I have always had a close, personal relationship with God. I was raised Christian and deeply influenced by Hal Lindsay's book and movie, "The Late Great Planet Earth". This movie increased my desire to influence culture through the arts, the way music helped us pave the way to get out of Viet Nam, where my father served in the Air Force. After many years in many different kinds of Christian churches, and a little bit of exploration into other best practices of other religions, I found a church here about 30 years ago which fits my style. My values are: to do no harm to others, only self-defense is allowable; tell 100% of the truth 100% of the time to 100% of the people. My answers in your survey that are neutral or unanswered are due to my ability to view things in ways that don't fit in your choices without explanation.
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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
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How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
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What role should government play in boosting the economy?
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What changes should be made to the tax code?
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What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
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How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
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What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
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E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
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