Steve Chavez Lodge
Republican | California
Candidate Profile
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Steve Chavez Lodge
Party
Republican
Election Year
2021
Election
Gubernatorial Recall
Race
Gubernatorial Replacement
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Riverside College, Riverside, 4
WORK & MILITARY
United States Army, NCO Corporal, 3
Santa Ana Police Department, Senior Homicide Detective, 28
Hill International INC, Public Affair Director, 8
Lodge International LLC, Owner, 2
AFFILIATIONS
City of Murrieta, Police Commissioner, City of Anaheim
Budget Commissioner, County of Orange, Waste Management Commissioner
City of Anaheim, Senior Pubic Policy Advisor, OC Global Medical Center
Board Member, KidSinger Children's Charity, KidSinger Children's Charity
East Anaheim Calvary Chapel, Special Needs Sunday School Teacher, YMCA
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Shawn Nelson (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Loretta Sanchez (2010)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
As of 8/9/2021, the California Secretary of State reported candidate had received $1,000.00 during the current election cycle.
Steve Chavez Lodge discusses his campaign for California governor on KUSI News
QUESTIONNAIRE
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
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When the Mothers Life is in eminent danger
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
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
a State audit of all social programs and scrap the ones that don't work and the ones government has no business being involved with,
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 Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
NONE, Government doesn't possess the authority to close private entities
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It simply means the the Government can not establish a Government religion. This has been taken completely out of context and abused by the Left
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?
Interstate portability and market place competition. Allowing more interconnected groups to form their own networks. Insurance companies should reward individuals who use their coverage sparingly.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only legal and vetted individuals that move through he US immigration system and some asylum seekers that go through the legal process for asylum. The immigration system need to be revamped and modernized to handle more LEGAL immigration
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am an evangelical Christian and believe the Bible is the word of God. I believe that my Lord and Savior Christ Yeshua is my redeemer and God exists as the Father, Son and Holey Spirit. My values are drawn from within scripture. I am however an imperfection as a human being and require grace from God.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Refer to my positions on issues on my website lodgeforgoverner.com
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have dedicated most of my adult life to public service. From my Military service to fighting violent crime in the streets of Santa Ana, as a Gang Homicide Detective. My public service continued after retirement on city and county commissions as a budget commissioner, waste management commissioner and police commissioner. I also served as a Public Policy Advisor. My background, Knowledge and experience is just what California need in its Governor
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?
I want the California voter to know that I was born and raised in California, and I love my state. I raised my children in California and now I see my grandchildren growing up here. But there is no future in California with Newsom and his gang in Sacramento. He is leading California down the path of complete economic and societal destruction. I am the only candidate on the ballot that has the background, knowledge and experience to deal with the serious issues of California. I'm the only military veteran with a public safety resume and community service that has had both a blue collar and white collar career. I'm the only one that has been in the trenches and is battle tested. I'm the best candidate on the ballot for this job, if you want it done right. Don't again be fooled by the career politicians and the political lawyers. No more shock value candidates or the rich elites. I have the solid ideas and solutions and I have the only homeless plan that will really work.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Its clear in our US Constitution what our forefathers were concerned about when they wrote the second amendment. They were afraid of what we see happening today. Government overreach and intrusion into our lives and wallet. Elected Officials need to be reminded of their sworn duty to protect and defend the constitution.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
A Governor doesn't author or sponsor legislation. However, I would like to see the legislature Repeal bad legislation that has destroyed public safety in California. Repeal of AB109 Propositions 47 and 57, SB54 would be a good start
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, racism is being created and fueled by Left and used by the media for political gain and ratings. They have convinced people that the races are enemies. It is only in recent years this ugly strategy by the Left has been perpetrated on the country. This is a false narrative. There is no systemic racisms in this country., nor can anyone define it.
