
Pastor Gabriel Papadopoulos
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Pastor Gabriel Papadopoulos
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 55
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Lee University, Cleveland, BA, 1985
Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, MBA, 2004
WORK & MILITARY
Army - Served in Cyprus - Transportation Division, 2
Senior Pastor of New Horizons Church, Senior Pastor, 2011-present
Pasco County Government, Florida, Director of Community Services, 2017 - 2018
Pasco County Government, Florida, Pasco County Elderly Nutrition Division Manager Public Services Divisions Team Lead, 2015 - 2017
Pasco County Government, Florida, Elderly Nutrition Division Manager, 2004 - 2015
Pasco County Government, Florida, County Training Specialist, 1994 - 2004
Pasco County Government, Florida, Animal Control Education Coordinator, 1991 - 1994
San Antonio Boys Village, Counselor, 1986 - 1987
AFFILIATIONS
New Horizons Worship Center Church, Senior Pastor, The Volunteer Way
Vice Chair - Board of Directors, The Network, Ministerial Ordination Credentials
Republican Party of Pasco County, Executive Committee Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Jayden Cocuzza (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Under no circumstances. Life begins at conception. The Lord is the one who is the final authority of a person's life.
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?
I am in full support of Fiscal Discipline and Tax Cuts.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I will begin with Personnel Costs first. Personnel cost can make up 70 percent or more of total expenses for many governments. Closing any large budget must include salary cost savings. In addition, much scrutiny must be given to governmental purchasing practices in reference to negotiation or rebidding of contracts. Lastly, the application of computer software can be a venue to streamline a lot of tasks and produce process improvements. Furthermore, wasteful spending towards abortion must be eliminated.
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?
Under no circumstances!
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.
Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under no circumstances.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Enforce a strong vetting process for anyone who enters the Country.
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.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Only those who go through a tough vetting immigration process.
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 believe the only way to heaven is by knowing Christ as your Savior! The Bible is the only authentic truth and it should be valued and practiced. The cornerstone of success of any Nation's prosperity is linked by applying the principles founded in the Word of God!
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Absentee ballots should only be allowed under very extreme circumstances such as a homebound elder or military personnel. In addition, under no circumstances should a person be allowed to vote unless a valid ID is presented to the Election Authorities and must be a Citizen of the United States. Election Integrity must be guarded and protected!
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, it is not. There is a left wing agenda that attempts to promote division and racism in order to divide our nation.
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.
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
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The general purpose of government is to support and serve the citizens by establishing order as defined in the United States Constitution. Government in no way should control or dominate its citizens but it should promote union, justice, to ensure peace by promoting the welfare of its people.
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 am the Senior Pastor of a Christian non-denominational church. Please feel free to visit other than my political website my church's website at www.nhwcgm.com where you will find sermon videos that validate my conservative views.
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 will work tirelessly for my fellow citizens so that no citizen is left behind as they embark on their journey toward the American Dream. My areas of focus will be: Election Integrity, Fiscal Discipline & Tax Cuts, Support Term Limits, Pro-Life, Pro School Choice, Support Law Enforcement, Support Military and Veterans, Promote Family Wellness, Fully support the U.S. Constitution, Support First Responders, Support Senior Programs, Stop Human Trafficking.
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
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I am a strong supporter of our Constitutional Right of bearing arms, however, prospective gun owners should be vetted to ensure public safety.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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