Nicholas S. Olenik
Independent | Virginia
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Nicholas S. Olenik
Party
Independent
Election Year
2023
Election
General and Fairfax County and Loudoun County School Boards
Race
House of Delegates, Dist. 96
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion should be safe and rare... in the instances where the baby is viable we should not have to terminate the 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.
Neutral
i would never want governments being able to make that decision for an individual....
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
i would like to see the new tax income from casinos and marijuana industries to be used to buy down current state and local taxes and not treated as new spending... i would establish a rainy day fund cap that the budget cant go over and return all funds above that limit back to the tax payers annually in tax returns
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
i would rather stimulate growth in new industries and generate more revenue to balance the budget than cut services and programs that are needed and provide for the community. i would like to implement a sunset clause on all new spending to where they will need oversite and transparency in the future to continue funding. i would help unleash the private sector and encourage small business development to create new willing taxable funds. the more private and small business's thrive the easier it will be to fund and balance the budget
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
college is not for everyone.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
federal law states, private businesses have the legal right to refuse service to anyone . this right is not absolute, there are limits to the right to refuse service, and businesses must follow specific rules and regulations to avoid discrimination.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
The government should not be able to force any non government entity to close. the government is supposed to work for the people and not against them. the constitution grants the right to practice and the protections against prohibiting the free exercise of religion
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
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
respect is a two way street. until there is mutual respect on both sides nothing is gonna change. protect and tighten Americas boarders will do the most to protect the nation against attacks. revisit the diplomacy table in the middle east and bring all Muslim nations to the table to help find common ground to help all religions live together peacefully and prosperously
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
this is a federal issue im running for the state delegate
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
a nation without borders is no nation at all. protect the borders and coasts.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
uscis already has laws on the books to cover this... lets just start with enforcement of the current laws and see what happens
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
i support all types of schools as long as they meet accreditation and provide an education that benefits our future generations there should not be a one size fits all approach to educating our future
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Neutral
i believe all religions can be helpful to our limited system of government
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
good law should apply to all people equally without concern of what protective umbrella they are under
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
but government should not be involved in marriage. I'm full supporter of marriage and civil unions and believe the government should stay out of both
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a religion of one. i belive in a higher power and have my own personal relationship with ithem. i like keeping my relationship with my creator private
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
enforce the current laws on the books
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
no. the true threat comes from the media and people in power trying to divide us
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.
neither. commonsense environmental laws are always a good thing. we need to find happy middle ground that serves both industry and environment equally
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
American oil and gas are some of the cleanest and safest produced in the world. the less we produce in a clean environmental fashion the more other countries will have to produce in a less eco friendly fashion. the demand for oil and gas isn't going anywhere anytime soon. we need to own our energy independence and do it in safe and environmentally friendly way here in America.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
in simple terms a governments purpose is to exercise power to make and enforce laws. A government's basic functions are providing leadership, maintaining order, providing public services, providing national security, providing economic security, and providing economic assistance. a small government is the best government
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?
Lean Conservative
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?
property rights , term limits, mental health alternative therapies , backyard chickens
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Neutral
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
none.......what part of shall not be infringed are you not understanding
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
only when victims of drunk driving can sue the alcohol makers and care makers.... guns dont kill people . people kill people
