Dennis Walton
Independent | Wisconsin
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dennis Walton
Party
Independent
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
Repr. to the Assembly, Dist. 16
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
MATC, Milwaukee, Associate, 1994
UWM, Milwaukee, Bachelors, 2001
Marquette University, Milwaukee, Commercial Realestate, 2005
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Amani Uniited, Founder/Volunteer, COA
Volunteer, Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative, Director
CITIES PROJECT, Organizer, Institue of World Affairs
Project Manager, Shared Studios, Ambassador
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
If the life of the Mother is in Danger or their is a serious adverse affect to the quality of life of the child. I do not believe that abortion is an appropriate form of birth control but I do believe that it is population control..
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Strongly Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Disagree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
We first have to make people employable again. Many people have given up on traditional employment also the nature of employment has to be aligned properly with the skills sets that individuals have or need in order to be successful. We have to create and solicit companies that have a social understanding and commitment to help develop our work society appropriately and understand the complexities that exist and be able to make the the necessary adjustments.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The Government plays a pivotal role in boosting the economy. If legislators and policy makers are not properly skilled in their roles within government and have no true connection to the needs of people and society it prevents our economy from properly be serviced. We competent and selfless law makers who are experts in the understanding economics to help create and sustain our economies.
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 Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
People have to properly educated and healthcare providers have to be held to higher standards to provide equal access to quality healthcare regardless of a person socio-economic status.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Neutral
IMMIGRATION
I support sanctuary cities.
Neutral
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Neutral
George Washington's comment that “Religion and morality are the essential pillars of civil society” is still true today.
Neutral
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Neutral
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
To prevent the abuse of powers and to avoid autocracy.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in the power of my ancestors those who sacrificed fought and died in order for me to live. I believe in a higher power that is the author of creation.
ABOUT YOU
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2012 General Election, 2014 General Election, 2016 General Election, 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 am an analyst and talk show personality my views can be heard on my public radio show The Gospel Music Morning Mix. Which airs every Monday at 6:15 am to 10:30 am and Friday at 8:15am and 10:30am where I express my views pretty candidly.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am a MPS graduate from John Marshall High School. My high school studies were journalism and broadcast focused. I attended UWM as a Community Education major and from their went on to study real estate and finance. I have 20 plus years experience in community organizing and non-profit management. I am a entrepreneur, activist and most of all a father of three children 9,16, and 18. My greatest accomplishment to this day is seeing my son receive a full scholarship to the University of Arkansa where he is majoring in Bio-Engineering. I am a life long resident of the City of Milwaukee and have lived in the 53206 community my entire life. The fact that I have been able to survive the conditions in which this city has produced in the community in which I live and have been committed to my entire life is a success within itself.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
waltonforchange@gmail.com 414-698-9905
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I Sincerely appreciate the opportunity to serve. I am not a perfect person and I have had to overcome many obstacles as there many things that I am still challenged with and still overcoming. My life is an open book and I am not without fault, failure or humility. I do not go along to get along and I am not a politician nor am I anybodies puppet. I am person who loves my community understands the needs of my community and will fight at all cost to be a independent voice for the residents of the 16th District.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Neutral
