Steven Myers
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Steven Myers
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 49
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Troy High School, Troy Missouri, Yes, 1970
University of Missouri, Columbia Missouri, No, 1970
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
SERVE, 6 years, 2 years as president, Missouri Deputy Sheriff's Association
One year president, Callaway County Senior Center, Board Member
MUSTANG Drug Taskforce, Member, Callaway County Chamber of Commerce
Member, Missouri Police Chief's, Member
Missouri Narcotics Officers Association, Board Member, Fulton Rotary Club
Past Member, Holts Summit Betterment Association, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Missouri Right to Life
OTHER (2)
Fulton Firefighters
Missouri FOP Lodge 44
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Fulton Firefighters Union
Missouri State FOP
Callaway County FOP
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)
State Republican Party Organizations (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
To preserve the life of the mother.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
To preserve the life of the mother.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Government spending should be reduced. There for reducing taxes
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Government spending should be reduced. There for reducing taxes
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
All of the ridiculous social spending
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
All of the ridiculous social spending
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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
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
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
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?
Only if the school board or employer determines they want to require it
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Only if the school board or employer determines they want to require it
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Whatever is determined necessary
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Whatever is determined necessary
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.
Neutral
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.
Neutral
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
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?
Only if they come here legally
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only if they come here legally
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Neutral
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Neutral
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Neutral
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Neutral
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
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
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
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a Christian
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a Christian
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Some where In the process all voters should have to be identified.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Some where In the process all voters should have to be identified.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. The present administration is trying to divide our country.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. The present administration is trying to divide our country.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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
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
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?
To respond to the will of the people
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To respond to the will of the people
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
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).
Local papers and people in my district
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Local papers and people in my district
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
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 was borne and raised on a farm. I have served the public in law Enforcement for 40 years. The last 20 years as the police Chief of Fulton Missouri. I listen to the people and will continue to do so as State Representative
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I was borne and raised on a farm. I have served the public in law Enforcement for 40 years. The last 20 years as the police Chief of Fulton Missouri. I listen to the people and will continue to do so as State Representative
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
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
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?
I stand by the 2nd amendment
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I stand by the 2nd amendment
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
