
Don Rivers
Democrat | Washington
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Don Rivers
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
Governor
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
American Management Assoc, Seattle, WA, Yes, 1999
Career Tracking/Office of Personnel Mgmt, San Francisco Reg Training Center, Yes, 1990
Green River CC, Kent, WA, 20 credits to finish, 1989
WORK & MILITARY
King County, Equipment Inspector, 34.5
Inside Out/Training & Consulting, Founder & Chairman, 30
AC/AC/AC, Founder & Chairman, 39.5
Donovan's Cleaning Painting & Landscaping, CEO, 40
AFFILIATIONS
Universal Peace Federation Korea, Ambassador For Peace 2018, Urban Enterprises Mentorship Organization
Founder, Kent Community Foundation, Exec Board Member
Kent Community Outreach, Member/volunteer, Bridging the Gaps Coalition Reconciliation/KCS
Co-Founder
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
NA
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US Congress, District 7, 2006, '08, 2010, '12
Kent City Council, 1997
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Jay Inslee (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Democratic Party Organizations (2010)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Neutral
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Neutral
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Disagree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
No Answer
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
No Answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I leave women’s rights to do with their bodies as they please. I am so not qualified to have a say.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I leave women’s rights to do with their bodies as they please. I am so not qualified to have a say.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Disagree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Disagree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Disagree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Neutral
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Neutral
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Watching the President hold the Bible in his hand while Protesters was prayed upon . Speaks volumes.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Watching the President hold the Bible in his hand while Protesters was prayed upon . Speaks volumes.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Agree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Well this pandemic proves one thing Health Care for all is needed.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Well this pandemic proves one thing Health Care for all is needed.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I will be doing a Forensic Audit in all Departments .
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I will be doing a Forensic Audit in all Departments .
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Disagree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Disagree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Disagree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Disagree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
What does our Constitution say. All is welcome but Black People have yet to feel welcome.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
What does our Constitution say. All is welcome but Black People have yet to feel welcome.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Disagree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Stop making them easily available to the mentally ill.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Stop making them easily available to the mentally ill.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Agree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Agree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Social Justice Criminal Justice reform. Tax reform. Healthcare
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Social Justice Criminal Justice reform. Tax reform. Healthcare
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes of course it is. This President is too.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes of course it is. This President is too.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Liberal
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Liberal
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
My website
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
My website
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have been a person who fight for change .
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have been a person who fight for change .
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Stay safe and we need to stand up and say enough is enough .
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Stay safe and we need to stand up and say enough is enough .
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I don’t believe in Judging others.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I don’t believe in Judging others.
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