Naomi Esther Blemur
Democrat | Florida
Candidate Profile*
Liberal (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Naomi Esther Blemur
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
Commissioner of Agriculture
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Candidate did not provide
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Miami-Dade District 15, DEC Committee Member, North Miami Planning Commission
Commissioner, North Miami Commission on Women, Vice Chair
North Miami C.R.A. Advisory Committee, Business Committee Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
LIBERAL (3)
*Jacksonville Area National Organization for Women (NOW)
Florida NOW (National Organization of Women)
Florida Keys Democrats
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Annette Taddeo (2022)
Jordan Leonard (2022)
Marie Woodson (2020)
North Florida Victory (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Fight Back Florida (2022)
Florida Future Fund (2022)
Marie Woodson (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
It is every woman’s individual choice whether to have an abortion, under all circumstances.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
We should make sure people with law income are given sufficient support.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Military.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Only if a church has committed a crime.
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.
B) 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?
Vaccination is every person’s individual choice.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
There are other forms of terrorism, not limited to Islamic kind. The government should educate people appropriately to make sure we don’t grow domestic culture terrorists. Proper vetting and background check for foreigners will reduce chances of bringing foreign terrorists into 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.
Neutral
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Neutral
There should be a proper legislation ensuring that the rights of those seeking immigration in the US are observed while streamlining the process of admitting them legally in the country and solving individual cases.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who have legal basis to be in the US. Immigration system should be reasonable to make sure people are admitted in the country properly.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Parents and families should be able to decide for themselves which education their kids should be given,
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Disagree
People’s faith should be personal for every individual. Collectively, we have laws that ensure we live peacefully and in prosperity as a society.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
All genders should be protected equally.
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 Disagree
Every individual has the right to be their authentic selves and live the life they desire.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Agree
Although we have been making a steady process to make our system more equitable and just, there are still many areas which need to be addressed. For example, access to hemp industry is impossible for minorities of colors. That needs to be changed.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Although I am a minister and have an honorary degree in theology, my beliefs are personal to me, and under no circumstance I will use them to legislate or advance public agenda. My Christian beliefs guide only my life, not lives of other people.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
It is important that the integrity of our democratic elections is preserved. Proper photo identification is one of the ways to ensure that.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Did not answer
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a threat to our society because it excludes minorities from making decisions and being able to express themselves. We as people should hear voices of everyone and include them in the collective decision-making process.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Choose not to answer
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.
B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Disagree
It hurts the environment and threatens public health.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To ensure people’s voices are heard and properly addressed.
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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
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?
Advocating for Small Farmers Stronger Gun Safety Feeding our Communities Clean Energy Decriminalizing Cannabis Building a Hemp Economy
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.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Proper vetting of every single applicant Ensuring people follow the requirements for keeping guns in their houses Banning assault rifles
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Choose not to answer
