Kathy Grossmann
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kathy Grossmann
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Republican Legislative Primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 56
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY, BA Education, 1995
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Center for Christian Virtue, donor, "AWOP" At Work on Purpose
Collaboratory Member, Donor, "YP AWOP" Young Professionals At Work on Purpose, Collaboratory Co-Facilitator
NRA, Member, Life Forward
Donor, Compassion International, Donor
Grace Chapel, Praise Team (15 years), MOPS Board volunteer, VBS volunteer, Mariemont Community Church
Praise Team (approx 5 years), Sunday school & VBS Volunteer, Childrens Theatre of Mason/ ROYAL Theatre, Asst. Director & Parent Volunteer
Rivers Crossing Community Church & Sovereign Grace Church, Attendee, donor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Mason Mayor, 2019-2021
Mason Council Member, 2015-present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (5)
Cincinnati Right to Life PAC
Cleveland Right to Life
*Ken Blackwell
*Ohio Value Voters
Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
A-Rating NRA
Cincinnati Right to Life
Warren County Republican PAC
Conservative Republican Leadership Committee PAC
Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio (pending)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Jennifer Gross (2021)
Steve Chabot (2022)
Tom Brinkman (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion is only justified in cases where the child and mother will die if the abortion is not performed. I do not support exceptions based on circumstances of conception. The conceived child is innocent and deserves legal protection just the same as any other human being.
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?
I support repeal of Ohio's CAT tax which penalizes productivity. I support phasing out Ohio's progressive income tax and moving toward a no income tax state model over time.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Cutting taxes is the best way to cut government spending. However, the state of Ohio and its jurisdictions are required by law to operate with balanced budgets.
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?
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
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We must recognize the threat of terrorism; identify those individuals, entities and countries that support, aid and harbor terrorists; and then monitor, sanction and do what is necessary to prevent those individuals, entities and countries from continuing to help terrorists. Those who are convicted of murder or conspiring with murderers should be capitally punished.
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
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I support strict adherence to US immigration laws. Our border must be secured by completing the wall and by preventing individuals from entering the US without first determining that they have a right under current law to seek asylum, as was enforced by President Trump.
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
Strongly Disagree
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate notified iVoterGuide.com that her answer should have been "Strongly Agree".
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 follower of Christ, a born-again Christian and sinner saved by grace.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Ohio requires photo IDs which I support. I support current system of absentee and in-person early voting. I oppose mass mailing of ballots, harvesting ballots and un-monitored drop boxes. I oppose voting by non-citizens of US and citizens under age of 18.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is not a current substantial threat to our national security. We have made great strides in over coming racism. We live in a pluralistic and compassionate country. We can never defeat all acts of individual racism, but our government, its laws, its system and our institutions reflect a broad understanding and appreciation for all races and individual whose rights, as (all) men created equal, are enshrined in our Constitution.
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
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?
Government's role is to protect the rights, life and liberty of its people as enshrined by our Constitution, to create a strong national defense, and to promote the general welfare, but not to provide for it.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
PLEASE NOTE: I was granted an extension to complete survey today. I was not previously included and asked to be included today. I rushed to put this together. Hopefully the following provides sufficient supplemental information to my website. Thank you! Ohio city of Mason becomes 41st 'sanctuary city for the unborn' in the US (liveaction.org) 1.22.18-MIN.pdf (imaginemason.org) Newly-elected city council repeals pro-life ordinance in Mason, Ohio (liveaction.org) New Mason City Council votes to repeal abortion ban (msn.com) Transparency and Ethics reform https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/i-team/i-team-mason-nixes-land-deal-after-questions-rise-about-mayor-s-possible-conflict-of-interest. https://www.facebook.com/1046838392013792/photos/pb.100064276976119.-2207520000../2371069872923964/?type=3 https://www.wlwt.com/article/mason-votes-no-on-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-within-city-limits/13081221 https://www.facebook.com/1046838392013792/photos/pb.100064276976119.-2207520000../1770710052959952/?type=3
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Never
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
The following are top priorities if elected to Ohio House of Representatives: 1. LIFE: Ohio must uphold and defend our Heartbeat and Human Rights Protection Act. I will reinforce and advance legal protection for Ohio’s unborn and respond to upcoming rulings on Roe and Dobbs cases with recommendations from leading pro-life legal scholars. 2. ETHICS REFORM: I’ll close the gap between the Ohio Ethics Commission and Local Government to increase reporting, compliance, and accountability for elected officials. Transparent Government Culture was my toughest fight on Mason’s Council. The Mason electorate agreed and passed my ethics Charter Amendment Issue 14. Taxpayers want protection and transparent government culture. 3. FAMILIES: I will pursue Economic Development policies that provide jobs and pay the bills for Ohio and our families, school choice expansion and focus on strong public schools. I will protect the rights of Ohioans to work and make their own medical decisions and oppose mandates that defy least restrictive measures and encroach on the liberties of Ohioans. I will bring forth pro-family legislation to improve programs and create cohesiveness between Ohio counties for adoptive & foster care families.
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?
None. I have an A Rating from NRA
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
