

Marla Brown
Republican | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Marla Brown
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 9
Incumbent
No
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
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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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