Joe Marino
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joe Marino
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 62
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Candidate did not provide
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Make a Wish, Contributor/Volunteer, Special Olympics
Contributor/Volunteer, Healing the Children, Contributor/Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Republican Precinct Delegate, 2016
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Right to Life of Michigan
LIBERAL (2)
Michigan Association for Justice
North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ) PAC
OTHER (2)
Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Michigan Freedom Network
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (8)
The Detroit News * Exclusive
Michigan Retailers Association Friend of Retail * Exclusive
National Rifle Association AQ
Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners "A" Rating * Exclusive
Michigan Chamber of Commerce * Exclusive
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Land of Opportunity PAC (2015)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life of the mother
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life of the mother
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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
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 taxes and let the taxpayers control more of their own money.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Reduce taxes and let the taxpayers control more of their own money.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Eliminate all wasteful spending and there will be sufficient revenue available for balanced budgets.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Eliminate all wasteful spending and there will be sufficient revenue available for balanced budgets.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
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
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. PERIOD.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
NONE. PERIOD.
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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
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) 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?
None. I oppose all mandates.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None. I oppose all mandates.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Did not answer
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Did not answer
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
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
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?
We already have immigration laws, let's start by following them
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We already have immigration laws, let's start by following them
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I strongly support school choice and I favor more parental involvement in educational paths for their children. A parent knows their child better than anyone and I believe they should be the primary decision maker in conjunction with local schoolboards. It is our responsibility to give them the tools and infrastructure to give their child the education they deserve.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I strongly support school choice and I favor more parental involvement in educational paths for their children. A parent knows their child better than anyone and I believe they should be the primary decision maker in conjunction with local schoolboards. It is our responsibility to give them the tools and infrastructure to give their child the education they deserve.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
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
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
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
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 Catholic and a Christian. I believe in right and wrong and decency.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am Catholic and a Christian. I believe in right and wrong and decency.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I believe weaknesses were illuminated in Michigan’s election process that require immediate attention to ensure the confidence of our citizens in future elections. I am a strong believer in transparency and disclosure to preserve the fairness of campaigns and provide a level playing field for all candidates and consequently the interests of the people they are elected to represent. Super PACS and dark money make it possible to virtually buy elections and favor special interests at the direct expense of the average taxpayer. That is not fair representation and violates the principles our nation was founded on. I believe every legitimate voice should be heard and every legal vote counted. Access to exercising one's right to vote should be as unencumbered as possible while maintaining safety and security.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I believe weaknesses were illuminated in Michigan’s election process that require immediate attention to ensure the confidence of our citizens in future elections. I am a strong believer in transparency and disclosure to preserve the fairness of campaigns and provide a level playing field for all candidates and consequently the interests of the people they are elected to represent. Super PACS and dark money make it possible to virtually buy elections and favor special interests at the direct expense of the average taxpayer. That is not fair representation and violates the principles our nation was founded on. I believe every legitimate voice should be heard and every legal vote counted. Access to exercising one's right to vote should be as unencumbered as possible while maintaining safety and security.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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.
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 Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
- I want government out of our living rooms and let us decide what is best for our families. The Constitution was clear "We The People" - I want less governmental control of our dollars ( i.e. tax reductions). Not much has gone right historically with government and money, the less involved they are the better for all, especially our children - To defend the Constitution unconditionally. The liberals in our country are a danger to the foundation of our society attacking every basic principal of our existence.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
- I want government out of our living rooms and let us decide what is best for our families. The Constitution was clear "We The People" - I want less governmental control of our dollars ( i.e. tax reductions). Not much has gone right historically with government and money, the less involved they are the better for all, especially our children - To defend the Constitution unconditionally. The liberals in our country are a danger to the foundation of our society attacking every basic principal of our existence.
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
This is a subjective area and the options are not quantified. I am a Conservative. I do like to look at the facts on issues and pragmatically make individual decisions. I think that is the most responsible approach in life and even more of a requirement of an elected official.
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
This is a subjective area and the options are not quantified. I am a Conservative. I do like to look at the facts on issues and pragmatically make individual decisions. I think that is the most responsible approach in life and even more of a requirement of an elected official.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Detroit News Endorsement and Candidate Questionnaire for August 2, 2022 primary election
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Detroit News Endorsement and Candidate Questionnaire for August 2, 2022 primary election
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?
After 40 successful years in the automotive business, raising and educating a family, and now welcoming grandchildren, I feel my life experience and business expertise give me a unique opportunity to give back to the community that has given my family such a nice life. With inflation raging, record gas prices, and the economy on the brink, the time is right to make a difference for Michigan families. My goal is to get as much money back in the hands of the taxpayer as possible to help get through this challenging economic time. I believe an integral part of governing is similar to running a business. You have to control costs and eliminate wasteful spending, provide an optimal environment to offer your product or service, and have the skilled workforce to execute. Healthy business invests in the economy in many forms, most importantly they provide dependable income to the workforce who in turn cycle money thru the economy and can do the things to enjoy their lives with more quality. I have done this as an employer and businessman my entire life and feel I am well suited to continue in the public sector. The 3 key messages of my campaign are: -Experienced and Qualified - I am by far the most qualified candidate to serve during this economic crisis with 40 successful years of business and economic experience. I am the only candidate who actually ran a business and have been responsible for well over a billion dollars in budget and revenue decisions that directly impacted over 100 employees and their families. This kind of experience takes decades and we don’t have the luxury of having anyone else trying to learn it on the job in this critical economic environment. -Economic, Business, Workforce Development - For Michigan to continue its economic comeback, we must pursue solutions that make our state a magnet for jobs so people can afford to live, work and raise a family here. We must reject the failed policies of the past that once killed jobs and drove our economy into the ground. Michigan's greatest assets are its people, and our state's continued growth depends on our skilled and talented work force. Government doesn't create jobs - local small businesses do. However, to increase jobs and household incomes, state government must make smart policy decisions that creates an economically competitive environment to ensure talent, infrastructure and resources job creators value most are available here. -Taxes - When politicians overspend, too often their solution is to raise taxes. To keep Michigan competitive, we must keep taxes low for workers, job creators, and families. My tax priorities are: • Suspend the State Gas tax • Repeal the senior retirement tax • Oppose new sales taxes on everyday items and services • Oppose higher gas taxes and oppose turning Michigan freeways into toll roads • Support lower income taxes. Although every responsibility of a legislator is very important and will I devote my best to each one, the economy, business and workforce development, responsible spending, lower taxes, and smaller government while always protecting our seniors, veterans, and most vulnerable citizens are my passions. I believe that the aforementioned are the engine that drives everything and by getting those right, we will have the resources to tackle all the things that are important in the life of every Michigan citizen.
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?
After 40 successful years in the automotive business, raising and educating a family, and now welcoming grandchildren, I feel my life experience and business expertise give me a unique opportunity to give back to the community that has given my family such a nice life. With inflation raging, record gas prices, and the economy on the brink, the time is right to make a difference for Michigan families. My goal is to get as much money back in the hands of the taxpayer as possible to help get through this challenging economic time. I believe an integral part of governing is similar to running a business. You have to control costs and eliminate wasteful spending, provide an optimal environment to offer your product or service, and have the skilled workforce to execute. Healthy business invests in the economy in many forms, most importantly they provide dependable income to the workforce who in turn cycle money thru the economy and can do the things to enjoy their lives with more quality. I have done this as an employer and businessman my entire life and feel I am well suited to continue in the public sector. The 3 key messages of my campaign are: -Experienced and Qualified - I am by far the most qualified candidate to serve during this economic crisis with 40 successful years of business and economic experience. I am the only candidate who actually ran a business and have been responsible for well over a billion dollars in budget and revenue decisions that directly impacted over 100 employees and their families. This kind of experience takes decades and we don’t have the luxury of having anyone else trying to learn it on the job in this critical economic environment. -Economic, Business, Workforce Development - For Michigan to continue its economic comeback, we must pursue solutions that make our state a magnet for jobs so people can afford to live, work and raise a family here. We must reject the failed policies of the past that once killed jobs and drove our economy into the ground. Michigan's greatest assets are its people, and our state's continued growth depends on our skilled and talented work force. Government doesn't create jobs - local small businesses do. However, to increase jobs and household incomes, state government must make smart policy decisions that creates an economically competitive environment to ensure talent, infrastructure and resources job creators value most are available here. -Taxes - When politicians overspend, too often their solution is to raise taxes. To keep Michigan competitive, we must keep taxes low for workers, job creators, and families. My tax priorities are: • Suspend the State Gas tax • Repeal the senior retirement tax • Oppose new sales taxes on everyday items and services • Oppose higher gas taxes and oppose turning Michigan freeways into toll roads • Support lower income taxes. Although every responsibility of a legislator is very important and will I devote my best to each one, the economy, business and workforce development, responsible spending, lower taxes, and smaller government while always protecting our seniors, veterans, and most vulnerable citizens are my passions. I believe that the aforementioned are the engine that drives everything and by getting those right, we will have the resources to tackle all the things that are important in the life of every Michigan citizen.
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.
Strongly Disagree
There are plenty of other areas of wasteful spending to address that will yield the necessary funding for mental health and community programs.
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.
Strongly Disagree
There are plenty of other areas of wasteful spending to address that will yield the necessary funding for mental health and community programs.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe our path to reducing gun violence is most effectively attained by attacking the root cause of many of the problems. Revamping education and vocational training are building blocks to improving people’s economic condition and lifting them out of poverty. A focus on expanded mental health awareness and treatment is critical. Improving our business climate will provide necessary resources that will clear the path for these things to occur. We must ensure school safety immediately, with the tragedy in Oxford, and recent unspeakable acts nationally still in the pit of our stomachs, it is time to act before this ever happens again.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe our path to reducing gun violence is most effectively attained by attacking the root cause of many of the problems. Revamping education and vocational training are building blocks to improving people’s economic condition and lifting them out of poverty. A focus on expanded mental health awareness and treatment is critical. Improving our business climate will provide necessary resources that will clear the path for these things to occur. We must ensure school safety immediately, with the tragedy in Oxford, and recent unspeakable acts nationally still in the pit of our stomachs, it is time to act before this ever happens again.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
