Michael Lamb
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michael Lamb
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 16
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Tiffin University, Tiffin, yes, 2015
WORK & MILITARY
JFC Security LLC, 2019 to Present
Shaker Heights Police Department, Police Officer, 2002 to 2019
Cleveland Police Department, Police Officer, 1994 to 2002
Cleveland Municiple Court, Deputy Bailiff, 1989 to 1994
AFFILIATIONS
Fraternal Order of Police, Vice-President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Precinct Committeeman, 10
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)
County Council Member Nan Baker
Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough
Westlake Council President David Greenspan
Westlake City Council Member Duane Van Dyke
Westlake City Council Member Nick Nunnari
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Nan Baker (2013)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Derek Merrin (2022)
Max Miller (2022)
Nan Baker (2022)
Ron Brough (2022)
Tom Patton (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
As a Police Officer I have personally seen the trauma caused by Rape and Incest. I believe there should be an exception for the Life of the mother, rape and incest.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
If a consumption tax can be shown to generate the necessary fund than that would be the way to proceed. Otherwise a flat tax.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
First we need to examine the current budget and remove excessive layering, cost overruns, and corruption. Second, while we are doing point one we need to freeze spending until step one is complete. 3 If step one and 2 do not balance the budget we need to do an across the board spending cut.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Only if they are actively plotting the over throw of our government. Other than that , never.
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.
C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. we need to find a better way them Medicare and Medicaid to take care of that population.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Only if there is true, evidence backed long-term research which shows the vaccine is safe and effective, and there is no other way of handling on outbreak.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We need to focus on the planning phase. No person does an act unless there is prior preparation. We need to focus our efforts both at home and overseas to stop these actors from being able to complete their missions. We need to strengthen our international network to be able to gather the information necessary to stop them, this will take much effort due to this current administrations abysmal foreign policy decisions.
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.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
More p[people need to read the after action report on Uvalde. This shows how poor border policy can lead to disasters consequences.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who legally follows the immigration rules, is able to be properly vetted, and does not mean to do harm to our country.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
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 religious aspect of Marriage comes from God. This question has been decide by the US Supreme Court.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Roman Catholic
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voting Ids should be free and required for all elections.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No it is not. Iit is something the media has come up with to separate us because they know we are weaker if we have an issue to separate us.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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.
A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To handle the big issues which people can not. They should be limited in scope and allow people to make decisions for themselves
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I have no public voting record as of yet.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I should be a good steward of the people's money and make sure it is wisely spent.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The second amendment is clear on this issue.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
