Marilyn Bellock
Democrat | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Marilyn Bellock
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2023
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 19
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Phillips Jr College, Metairie, Business Degree, 1985
WORK & MILITARY
United States Coast Guard, E2, 3
AFFILIATIONS
St. Charles women's club, member, Police Jury Association Louisiana
At-Large, PJAL Military and Veterans, Vice chairman
PJAL Black Caucus, Secretary, South Central Planning and Development
member, Louis Armstrong International Airport, member
St. Charles parish Housing Authority, EX-Officio
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Council woman, 8
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
AFL-CIO
Alliance for Good Government
OTHER INFORMATION
Facebook post shows that Marilyn Bellock was endorsed by Jefferson Parish Democratic Executive Committee.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, Incest
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, Incest
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
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.
Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Fairness and equity
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Fairness and equity
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Government waste, wasteful spending, streamlining processes
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Government waste, wasteful spending, streamlining processes
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Agree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
none
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Agree
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.
No Medicaid and Medicare should not be de-funded
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
schools, government employees should be required vaccinations
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.
No Medicaid and Medicare should not be de-funded
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
schools, government employees should be required vaccinations
NATIONAL SECURITY
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
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.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
All ethnic races.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
All ethnic races.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Choose not to answer
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Choose not to answer
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 support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Neutral
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe sin is sin follow the 10 commandments.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe sin is sin follow the 10 commandments.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
mail out ballots should be for everyone
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
mail out ballots should be for everyone
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
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.
Yes
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Neutral
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.
Yes
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Neutral
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Govern the people and infrastructure
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Govern the people and infrastructure
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
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).
haven't had interviews yet
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
haven't had interviews yet
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
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?
My priorities are tax reform, Risk rating 2.0, crime
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
My priorities are tax reform, Risk rating 2.0, crime
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
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
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?
Better Identity profile
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Better Identity profile
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Agree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Agree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Gambling should be limited to existing forms and should not be de-regulated or expanded.
Disagree
Gambling should be limited to existing forms and should not be de-regulated or expanded.
Disagree
Children should be protected from sexualization on the internet, in public schools, and in the public libraries
Strongly Agree
Children should be protected from sexualization on the internet, in public schools, and in the public libraries
Strongly Agree
