Karen Hiltz
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Karen Hiltz
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 34
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA, Ed.D, 2016
Marymount University, Arlington, VA, MBA, 1996
Chaminade University, Honolulu, HI, BA, 1989
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Navy, PO3, 1974-1981
Mary Baldwin University, Adjunct Professor
Ferrum College, Professor of Business
DoD, US Customs Service, US Capitol Police, Federal Contracting Officer
AFFILIATIONS
American Security Council Foundation, Board Member, Noah Webster Educational Foundation
Board Member, Education United, Board Member
Indian River County Republican Executive Committee, Member, Republican Women of Indian River
Member, Hispanic Republicans of Indian River, Member
Calvary Chapel Melbourne (Sebastian Campus), Youth Group Volunteer, Franklin County Republican Committee
Member, Smith Mountain Lake Republican Women's Club, Member
Society of Human Resources Management, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Franklin County School Board, VA, 2015-2019
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
N/A
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Personhood Florida Pro-Life PAC
OTHER (3)
C.L. Bryant
John Tamny
*Veterans For America First
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)
Barefoot Bay Conservative Club
Commissioner Curt Smith, Brevard County
John Tamny, Director of Freedomworks' Center for Economic Freedom
C.L. Bryant, Senior Fellow FreedomWorks; pastor, missionary, author, filmmaker
Craig DiSesa, President, Middle Resolution
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
Ashley Moody (2022)
Bill Posey (2021)
Erin Grall (2021)
Ron Desantis (2021)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Dr. Karen Hiltz: Why Parents Must Demand School Choice
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
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
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Enforce immigration laws, build barriers so the US has limited entry points, deport those that enter illegally, and close loop holes based on education, family, and job related entry.
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
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.
D - medicare is a contributory program while medicaid is an entitlement program. The government isn't good at managing programs and there is too much fraud and waste in both of these. I would suggest we look at a business model where people are aware of the cost of the services being provided before making a decision on which provider to seek care from. Overall - free markets have a way of providing quality goods and services at reasonable costs when the government gets out of the way and stops manipulating industries.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
What we've experienced over the past 2+ years I'm of the mind that none of these should require or mandate any vaccination. Medical decisions are personal and when people are informed, they are able to make the best decision based on their personal circumstances.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Would like to move towards a consumption tax model.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Entitlement programs in general; look at quid-pro-quo funding; wasteful or non-solution based programs; eliminate funding for outdated programs; wasteful and frivolous grant projects.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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?
Legal immigration should be provided to individuals that are able to give benefit to our society and be self-sustaining. No entitlement programs should be provided.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I also support money follows the child where state funding is provided to every child and the parents can place them in an educational environment that best meets their needs.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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 - guns are merely a tool used to do harm just as a car, knife, rope, fist, etc.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
At the federal level - national security, monetary system, and interstate commerce; At the state and local level - law and order, safe infrastructure, clean water and air, and allow the people to decide through their vote on the rest.
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).
YouTube: (Dr. Karen Hiltz; ASCF; NWEF) FaceBook: Karen Hiltz; The Apple Report; Dr. Karen Hiltz for FL House; FreedomWorks - BEST Program
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'm a Navy Veteran; had a career in Federal Procurement where I wrote, negotiated and managed multi-million dollar contracts; served on several boards; appointed to two boards; wrote and published 2 books and numerous articles; and I look forward to serving my district in the Florida Legislature. One of my legislative priorities is working on legislation that allows state funding to follow the child, similar to WV and AZ. Another priority is to work with veterans organizations to ensure those that served our country with honor are treated with dignity and have the skills and resources to serve in the civilian world. As a former Navy vet and married to a Marine vet, we know what it's like to move from one community into another and loose one's identity and purpose in life.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
The word of God is the foundation for our culture and government - God, Country, Family!
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
There are two genders - male and female.
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
CRT is based on Marxism; it is divisive, harmful, and is used to deceive people into a false sense of equality based on equity theory.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, He is my savior, He died and rose again for my sins, and I have the promise of redemption and eternity with Him.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Require ID to vote, move towards 1 day to vote, eliminate voting machines, annual scrub of voter roles to remove the dead, relocated, and non-voter, and hold Election Officials accountable for mis-handling of ballots and voter rolls.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
We are "One Nation Under God" and since I believe God made each one of us, I'm not convinced racism is a threat. I do believe there are those that want to make race an issue as they profit off of racism. However, if we teach respect, dignity, and consideration for others, then I believe a lot of the divisiveness would subside. In addition, I see many more blended families, like mine, over the years and that tells me we are not as divided as some want us to believe.
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 - there should always be a reality check on what is cost prohibitive vs. what is the benefit to the people.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
