Marla Brown

Republican | Pennsylvania

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Marla Brown


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary and Spec. Elec. - Senate Dist 5


Race

State Rep., Dist. 9


Incumbent

No


Links

Marla Brown websites Marla Brown emailFacebookLinkedIn

EDUCATION

Gannon University, Erie, Bachelor of Arts, 1992

Geneva College, Beaver Falls, Master of Science, 2000

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Holy Spirit Parish, Pastoral Council

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

Previous Races

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Never

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?

We need to reduce taxes and especially the net organizational income tax so that we can attract more businesses to our area.

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

We need to prevent the Department of Health and Human Services from creating new programs that are not authorized or funded by the General Assembly.

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

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.

Medicaid and Medicare should remain available but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.

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

Never


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

This is a federal issue. Right now I'm focused on district issues for my area.

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

This is a federal issue. Right now I'm focused on district issues for my area.


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 pay taxes, pass a criminal background check and begin the process of becoming a citizen


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 am a practicing Catholic who believes in God, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness in our country. I believe first and foremost in the sanctity of human life at all ages.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Voters must be registered, have proof of ID and commit to the process. We should get rid of Act 77.


EQUALITY

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

Yes Racism is a threat to domestic security because it weakens our solidarity as a country on issues that matter. We must be a united people to maintain a strong country.

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.

Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

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?

The Government should only provide the most basic functions.

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).

I have been Prolife my entire life. If we include religious liberty as a factor to identify my views, I would be very conservative because I will always stand up for life. I was the CEO of a prolife center, Pregnancy Aid Clinic, Atlanta, GA where I was able to live our these values. See https://www.appenmedia.com/business/roswell-clinic-strives-to-help-pregnant-women/article_98f61d0a-b05d-5b33-b933-1b42e6dfa19c.html and https://georgiabulletin.org/news/2015/08/pregnancy-aid-clinic-to-open-new-center-in-north-fulton-county/

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?

Did not answer


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?

"The right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of themselves and the State shall not be questioned." The Pennsylvania State Constitution is clear on the issue. And I believe in protecting our State's constitution.

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

Disagree

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