Dean Black

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Dean Black


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist 15


Incumbent

No


Links

Dean Black websitesDean Black phones Dean Black emailFacebookX

EDUCATION

University Of Mississippi (Ole Miss), B.A. Political Science, 1988

WORK & MILITARY

FL Air National Guard /US Air Force, E-4, 7

AFFILIATIONS

Charismatic Episcopal Church,, Member, Republican Party Of Duval County

Chairman, Republican Party of Florida, Large County Committee, Chairman

National AAMCO Dealers Association, Board Of Directors, Board Member, Jacksonville AAMCO Dealer Association

President, Duval County Cattlemen's Association, Board Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Chairman of The Republican Party of Duval County, 2019 to present

Vice Chairman Republican Party of Duval County, 2018

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

U.S. House, Florida District 3, 2010

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (2)

Joe Gruters

John Rutherford

OTHER (2)

Americans for Prosperity Action-Florida (AFP Action-FL)

Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Fraternal Order of Police,Jacksonville Association of Fire Fighters,Americans for Prosperity,Congressman John Rutherford, many others.

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)

Ashley Moody (2018)

Jessica Baker (2022)

John Rutherford (2022)

Jon Chuba (2022)

Judson Sapp (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)

Accountability in Government, Inc. (2022)

Building Florida's Future (2022)

Fight for Florida (2022)

Florida Accountability Fund (2022)

Florida Conservatives United (2022)


OTHER INFORMATION

"Fernandina Beach Mayor, Mike Lednovich, and several other Nassau County leaders hosted a fundraiser for Dean Black."  Other hosts of the event included:

  • Sheriff Bill Leeper
  • Clerk of Court John Crawford
  • Tax Collector John Drew
  • Property Appraiser Mike Hickox
  • Fernandina Beach Mayor Mike Lednovich
  • Vice Mayor Len Kreger
  • Commissioner Bradley Bean 
  • Commissioner David Sturges.
  • Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO Gil Langley 
  • Greg Cook, the General Manager for The Ritz-Carlton.


QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

To save the life of the mother

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?

Taxes should be low as possible. Government should live within it's means.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

I am running for a Florida State House seat. Our budget is balanced.

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?

None


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

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

I oppose mandatory COVID vaccinations by any entity


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Kill all terrorists

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 legal immigration of law abiding productive immigrants.


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 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 born again Christian. I believe that the Bible as written is the Word of God.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

I support the election integrity initiatives just passed by the 2022 Florida Legislature and sign by Governor Ron DeSantis.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No

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?

To secure the blessings of Liberty.

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).

I am Chairman of the Republican Party of Duval County,past President of the Ronald Reagan Republican Assembly of Duval County, served as a President Donald J. Trump campaign surrogate, and was a Trump-supporting Delegate to the 2020 RNC Convention.

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?

See votedeanblack.com for more info!


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?

Gun ownership is an individual Constitutional Right. Convicted criminals should lose this right.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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