Samuel Lenaeus

Republican | Georgia

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Samuel Lenaeus


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 55


Incumbent

No


Links

Samuel Lenaeus websites
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EDUCATION

University of West Georgia, Carrollton, BS, 1986

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Buckhead Business Association, Board, Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods

Housing Chair, Carrollton Jaycees, Board - Empty Stocking Chair - 4th of July Parade Chair

Carrolton Kiwanis, Board - Kronicle Editor, Polo for Hospice

Board, Carrollton CASA, Board

Carrollton's Mayors Ad Hoc Committee for Save or Station, President, Buckhead Expletory Committee

President & Founder, Sigma Nu International Fraternity, Division Commander - Southeast Alpha

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Buckhead Young Republicans

Georgia Log Cabin Republicans

Buckhead City Committee

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Harm to the mother, any Illegal pregnancy's

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Neutral

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Neutral


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

too many to list here

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

reduce size of government

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Neutral


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

no circumstances exist, churches can make their own decisions to be open or closed


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.

much discussion needs to happen here

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

when there fully tested and known to have no side effects, never when there experimental


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

fully verify all people traveling into our country

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.

Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

any person who is fully verified and goes through the legal immigration system, my great grand parents came through Ellis Island in 1906 and followed the laws of their time.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Agree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Agree

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

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.

Did not answer


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

better secure drop boxes if they are not limited all together, each voter ballot should be easily identified as a valid register voter


EQUALITY

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

Did not answer

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Neutral


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.

Did not answer

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Neutral


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

provide a safe environment for people to use their freedoms to prosper

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?

Lean Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Did not answer

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?

A NEW 55 Deserves NEW Leadership CRIME: Atlanta crime is out of control. Liberal Democrat leadership is not working! I will work closely with state and local authorities to put a stop to crime in our neighborhoods! EDUCATION: Atlanta Public Schools with in the 55 are among the lowest tested in the state. With a annual budget exceeding 1 Billion dollars or around 20K per student we are not getting the results from our investment. I will put in the serious work needed at the state level to fix this for the 55 and the rest of APS. PROTECTING YOUR 1st AMENDMENT RIGHTS: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Neutral

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Disagree

both can be funded with no redirecting


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

restrictions are already in place, discussion on how to get guns away from criminals should continue

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

Neutral

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