Michele Elba
Non-Partisan | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michele Elba
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Board of Educ., District 11
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Walden University, MSW, 2020
University of Akron, BS Organization Supervision
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
NE Regional Executive cOmmittee School Board, Board Member, Warrensville Hts School Board
President for 2 years, Ohio School Board Association, Scholarship Chairperson
Grace Missionary Baptist Church, Youth Supervisior, PTO/PTA
President for 10 years/volunteer 10 years, Lake Erie Girl Scouts, Service Unit Director and Troop Leader
SEIU 1199, E-Board and Union Delegate
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Warrensville Sch Board, 8 years
NE Regional Executive Committee sch board, 4 years
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Doride Thompson-Hagwood City Council Warrnsville
Laverne Gore Jones
Brenda Kimble-President of Youngstaown School Boar
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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.
Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
In my opinion that is the right of the female. If sh wants to consider this option after a rape, incest, or molestation that is her right and her body. I do not believe anyone should make that decision for her.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Agree
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.
Neutral
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.
Neutral
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?
Separation from church and state means religion and politics should never be mixed together. When people began using religion for political purposes it can sometimes lessen the value of what a person is trying to accomplish. As far as education it means religion should not be included in the school setting. This is said because many people have different religious beliefs and we should not attempt to place our religious beliefs on anyone. A person's faith is their personal choice and finally the first amendment reminds us that the government should not take away someone's ability to exercise religion and the state can not rule over the church.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Neutral
EDUCATION
The federal government should mandate standards and requirements (such as Common Core) for local schools.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Neutral
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a christian who has been attending church all my life. I joined my church in September 1975, at the age of 6. My belief is there is one God and this is who we worship and there shall be no other God's before him. We must pray daily, red our bible, and be able to preach the gospel to everyone. We attend church every Sunday, where I am a member of our choir, courtesy committee, youth supervisor, and women's ministry. I value my church family and my biological family. I believe we should steadfast and pray.
ABOUT YOU
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2012 Democratic Primary, 2012 General Election, 2014 Democratic Primary, 2014 General Election, 2016 Democratic Primary, 2016 General Election, 2018 Democratic Primary, 2018 General Election
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.
I like to remain in the center, I do not lean one way or the other according to the government. I try to avoid all extreme views and any major issues regarding change in the United States
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
education: Masters-Social Work, Bachelors-Organizational Supervision. experience: 8 years on Warrensville School Board, 4 years NE Regional Executive Committee school board, Master School Board Member, Award of Achievement accomplishments on schools board, Scholarship Chairperson-Ohio Sch Bd Assoc, PTO Pres/volunteer.capitol hill advocate-6 years
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?
Hard working and dedicated to our students and teachers. Advocate for students and parents passionate about learning and quality education
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
