Donni Steele

Republican | Michigan

Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Donni Steele


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 54


Incumbent

No


Links

Donni Steele websitesDonni Steele phones Donni Steele emailFacebook

EDUCATION

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, BBA, Management, 1987

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

LO Lions volunteer-, 50/50 ticket sales general helper, LO Band Boosters, volunteer- cookie sales, Kensington church- coffee helper, Paint

volunteer- cookie sales coordinator, Kensington church- coffee helper, Paint, Coffee helper

Paint Creek Trail Commission, Chairperson, Polly Ann Management Council

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Trustee Charter Township of Orion 2012-2016, 4

Treasurer Charter Township of Orion 2016-present, 5.5

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

State Representative District 54

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (10)

*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Right to Life of Michigan

Citizens for Traditional Values-Michigan

*Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners

*National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Michigan

OTHER (6)

Great Lakes Education Project

Michigan Health Choice Alliance

*Small Business Association of Michigan (Small Biz PAC)

*Michigan Manufacturers Association

*Michigan Fraternal Order of Police

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)

All Or Orion Township Board of Trustees; Chris Barnett, Mike Flood, Penny Shults, Kim Urbanowski, Julia Darlrymple, Brian Birney

Bryan Barnett, Mayor Rochester Hills

Kevin McDaniel, Mayor Auburn Hills; Bob Kittle Councilman Auburn Hills

Freedom Fund, American Builders Association, Great Lakes Education Project;

Mark Tisdel, State Representative

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (9)

Andrea Schroeder (2020)

Anthony Paesano (2022)

Brian Calley (2018)

Heidi Warrington (2022)

Jim Tedder (2017)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (16)

Advancing Michigan (2020)

Anthony Paesano (2022)

Frankenmuth PAC (2022)

Gavriel "Gabi" Grossbard (2022)

Great Lakes Education Project (2022)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Upon the health and safety of mothers life.

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?

Reduce state income

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

I think everything across the board should be reduced by 5%. Every department everything would not miss a beat by cutting 5% out.

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 unless they are violating laws which would require closing church.


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.

Between c and d. We need to really take a strong look at government funded health care. It seems as years go on- paying citizens are receiving less benefits and services for more money. When people pay for services they are more cautious on what is spent.

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

None


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Big question, I have not seen good solutions, or good strategies so far

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?

We have a system for legal immigration lets use it


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

It would be a policy that would be very difficult to enforce.

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

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.

Born again Christian


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Voter identification required


EQUALITY

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

Race in the United States is very divisive and we should be further along as a country on this issue

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

Strongly Disagree

Reparations are bad policy


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

We need reliable and affordable energy


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To collective supply cites with services- roads, schools, defense, protect our most vulnerable, protect natural resources and land

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).

Donnisteele.com

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 believe in green space parks and recreation and


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

Disagree

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

Disagree

There are enough resorces for both


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Age limits, more education on gun safety and locking guns through school systems, background checks,

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

Neutral

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