Jim Cleveland
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jim Cleveland
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 21
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL, Bachelors, 1989
WORK & MILITARY
US Navy and Navy Reserve, QMC, 1981-2005
AFFILIATIONS
Community Church of Warren, Pastor, Child Evangelism Fellowship
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
If the life of the mother is at stake. If it meant the difference in passing legislation guaranteeing a baby's right to life I would vote for exceptions for rape and incest, but with strong guidelines as to reporting such instances and providing proof that these tragedies have indeed occurred.
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?
The tax code of should always be reviewed for relevance and as to the impact it has on families and business' in the state. If a tax is found to have a negative affect on families and business' then it should reduced or eliminated.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Any spending that does not deal directly with public safety, children's welfare and k-12 education should be reviewed for possible reduction.
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?
None
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
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
There are vaccines that have stood the test of time and are effective in protecting individuals and society from disease. However I don't believe individuals should be forced to take the vaccines, they should be educated as to the effectiveness of the vaccines. This is more so the case for vaccines that are new and unproven.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Unfortunately, Islamic terrorism is not going to go away. The US should work with our allies, especially Israel, to eliminate emerging threats. Also we should not reward Iran with a nuclear deal that rewards it for its sponsorship of Islamic terror
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?
Immigration should be merit based, depending on the needs of our society whether technical or labor based. We dictate who e let in based on our needs. It should go without saying that non citizen spouses and non-adult children of Americans should be allowed to immigrate as well.
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 Christian who strongly believes in the Bible as 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?
One day voting, paper ballots, no drop boxes, absentee ballots for military and for documented health issues
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It is, if it is constantly presented as an issue in our society. Unfortunately racism does exist across the spectrum of all ethnic backgrounds, but it is not wide spread nor practiced by a majority of peoples. We need to be united in the values of liberty, freedom and family that our nation has so successfully built over our existence, sometimes as a result of very trying circumstances where changes had to be made.
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
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?
To provide a safe civic environment for families to grow, thrive and prosper.
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).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs5GM1DEoNY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PphgZEc75bg&t=2947s
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 am a Husband, Father, Grandfather and Veteran. I am running to advocate for and protect the family in the public arena. Strong families make strong communities and the family is the foundation for every successful society.
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
A police officer's job is difficult enough with out nuisance lawsuits. However they should be held accountable for their actions, both good and bad.
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?
Convicted felons should be prohibited from gun ownership. There should be no restrictions for law abiding citizens.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
