Regina Piazza
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Regina Piazza
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Belleville Area College, Belleville, 1989-1990
United States Air Force - CLEP, 1991-1992
University of Texas - San Antonio, San Antonio, 1992-1993
Alamo Community College District, San Antonio, 2006-2007
WORK & MILITARY
United States Air Force, E-3, 3.5
AFFILIATIONS
Harvest Fellowship Community Church, Single Moms Life Group Leader, McLean Bible Church & Destiny Worship Center
Children’s Ministry/VBS volunteer, American Heritage Girls, Unit Co-leader
Destiny Worship Center, Growth Track (membership) teacher/leader, Classical Conversations
Practicum speaker & trainer, Classical Conversations, Support Representative. Director. Tutor
Classical Conversations, Capstone Cruise Assistant
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Precinct Woman, < 1 year
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Republican Women's Organizations (2022)
Ron Desantis (2022)
WinRed (2020)
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?
Remove incentives that discourage personal investing by workers Remove long write off periods for business & move to full expensing Remove provisions that benefit lobbyists & their clients Remove double taxation
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Social Security, health care, and interest payments on debt
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?
Never.
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. Move to consumer-based health care entitlement programs with more power in the hands of the participants using the programs, e.g. personal care accounts: flexible spending accounts and health reimbursement accounts.
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?
Encouraging regional Arab allies to assume greater responsibility for stabilizing eastern Syria. End the policy of U.S. government engagement with Muslim Brotherhood legacy groups.
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.
Choose not to answer
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?
Establish a merit-based immigration system, in which America selects the majority of future immigrants based on skills, as opposed to the current majority family-based system in which immigrants select future immigrants based on relations.
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 Judeo-Christian Conservative first and a Constitutionalist second. My core values and worldview are directly related and are the foundation on which every decision is made. As such, they govern my work and relationships. I submit to the Bible, God’s infallible word, as the center of my values and are modeled practically, extensively, as a wife, mother, educator, and leader/influencer.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Require all voters to present photo identification issued by the federal, state, local, or tribal government when voting. States should require all individuals who register to vote to provide documentation establishing that they are U.S. citizens. Require individuals who register by mail to vote in person the first time they vote and comply with HAVA provisions.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Absolutely. "Our fight against prejudice is being done through what is perhaps the worst tyranny of all; namely, the tyranny over the mind. Racism, a terrible form of oppression, are being viewed through a lens of authoritarianism and it categorizes people based on race and gender, and assumes that people have (or don’t have) abilities based on those categories. It leaves no room for meaningful discourse. If we want to fight prejudice,...we must shape our conversation around freedom, the inherent dignity of every single person, truth, and the good." Ellie Krasne
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly 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) 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.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
1. Provide for the common defense. 2. Promote the general welfare. 3. Secure the blessing of Liberty.
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).
Bay County GOP Debate: https://www.facebook.com/NEWS7/videos/1371612066649147 Driveway Liberty Podcast: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/thedrivewaylibertypodcast/episodes/2022-06-23T09_33_15-07_00 The Brian Rust Show: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spreaker.com%2Fuser%2Fthebrianrustshow%2Ftbrs-6-30-22%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2bEqiSmC5g_YlpwP02ZSLHBFuVWoUjdr73rMvO1pQuLy-CUKmdmmdv39o&h=AT3bYDdKxY-CcaSrx1RVMfHq4EQk5Cznye6NvCZCmQvhnNltvSNpCl-KU9u4p8bPFLr3_FH2J0AJWxi5rbllw_Tz4ezFLjjfY_iAng9PTG737htu-AjB8vEqarhMLjzfz4pprnyg9xIEmaLTYw&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT0xINmigwzbNs26pDPisNJz4KZ6oeauBVRyWkDGB-xfKoJvwAh4OBf4gBFzbobSC5X4mcIwcC31rHH48k68A6kPUICMkcYEke6QWuJLeFWUlGxWHVdg_BYqgEaW7WqKPoA6L3C25pdnhm-ZfMqZn3UDvw_3nyhcPSfxEaP1zLneKVR5pEA833NgcJUsyJjAUFYUca6kK6eU5U4PbZgQQ-G29cRhR70
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…Faith, Family and Florida! FAITH - I am a Christian conservative. I believe our founding documents got it right!...We are endowed by our creator– NOT man or government– with certain unalienable rights… this foundational belief supports my Republican conservative values. FAMILIES ….are the bedrock of our society. I have worked– across our counties– to unite and empower all families to have authority over their children’s education. I was in the Air Force as a plumber and heavy equipment operator in an all-male unit. I’ve been a single working mom taking classes, a foster mom, and now… I am married with 3 kids. I’ve been in the trenches and am prepared to advocate for you, and your family! FLORIDA - The 7 counties of our District 2 is the tip of the spear for Florida’s freedom. It is up to us, working together, to not just hold the line, but to drive the ball forward. My pathway to prosperity revolves around Graduates, Opportunities and Development. My Pathway to Prosperity: GRADUATES - students are our future. I will fight for parent-directed education choice and advocate for vocational-technical schools to minimize the shortage of skilled labor. OPPORTUNITY - As a two-time small business owner, I will support more businesses locating or expanding in District 2, while utilizing a cross-county strategic approach. DEVELOPMENT - I will promote workforce development that will help educate, train and sustain workers. I will collaborate with innovative businesses to establish attainable and sustainable housing and transportation.
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
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The right to bear arms is not only detailed in the 2nd amendment to the U.S. Constitution, but more importantly it is a God given right for everyone to defend themselves and their families. Like most government meddling, gun laws can have the opposite effect; gun limits tend to hurt the law abiding and not the criminals.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
