Phillip Walker

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Phillip Walker


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist 50


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Kathleen Senior High School, Lakeland, Diploma, 1971

Morris Brown College, Atlanta, B.S., 1975

Rollins College, Winter Park, M.S., 1978

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Christ Community Christian Center Church, Board Member/Vice President, Salvation Army

Board Member, Chapters Health System, Board Member

Lakeland Republican Club, Member, Frederick Douglass Republican Club of Central Florida

Founder/Chairman, McKeel Schools of Technology, Board Member

Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce, Board Member, United Way of Central Florida

Board Member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity/Polk County Chapter, Founder/Officer

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

City Commissioner, 13

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Awaiting Interview Results…None at the time of this submission

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

Independent Electrical Contractors (2007)

Melony Bell (2021)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

International Union of Operating Engineers (2015)

OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate received an "Ally" rating from Florida Family Action.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Abortion should ONLY be permitted if the mother’s life is endangered and that with proper documentation.

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?

No changes at this time.

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

Cut back frivolous waste.

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?

I do not believe government should dictate closure of churches.


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?

I am not In favor of mandated vaccinations. It should be decided by the person or parent whether they wish to be vaccinated.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Continue to provide National Security on ALL fronts and make sure the Intelligence Community have what they need to protect us from International threats.

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.

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?

Those who properly undertake the process established for immigration.


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 believe in Jesus Christ as my personal Savior and God the Father allowing the Word of God to order my steps in life.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

None at this time.


EQUALITY

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

No, I do not believe racism is a threat to domestic security. To much emphasis is placed on the subject matter causing more harm than good.

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.

Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Role of government is to provide a healthy business environment so businesses can be productive creating jobs bringing about an excellent economy while providing public safety.

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).

My conservative voting record as a local elected official.

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 will continue to provide support for this Lakeland District as their State Representative as I have done while serving as a Lakeland City Commissioner with the experience gained in the 13 years of service.


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?

As a 2nd Amendment supporter, only those the law currently provides.

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

Strongly Disagree

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