David Olson

Non-Partisan | Washington

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

David Olson


Party

Non-Partisan


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

Supt. of Public Instruction


Incumbent

No


Links

David Olson websites Facebook

EDUCATION

Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, Bachelors, 2005

WORK & MILITARY

U.S. Navy, Chief Warrant Officer, 28

AFFILIATIONS

Greater Gig Harbor Foundation, Board Member

Gig Harbor Rotary, Member

City Club of Tacoma, President, Board Member

Hilltop Business Association, Vice President, Board Member

World Trade Center Tacoma, Board Member

Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Food Bank, Board Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

School Board Director, Peninsula School District 401, 11

Pierce County Charter Review Commissioner, 1

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Pierce County Council, 2018

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (3)

Skagit County Republicans; Pierce County Republican Party; Mason County Republican Party - Washington

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Randy Hayden - Darrington School Board; Gabe Galbraith; Quentin Morris - Federal Way

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024); Forge Washington (2018); Jesse Young (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Andrew Pilloud (2024); Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2021); State Republican Party Organizations (2021); Bruce Dammeier (2018); Josh Penner (2018)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

International Union of Operating Engineers (2018)

OTHER INFORMATION

In this article, the candidate was interviewed during his 2021 Peninsula School Board campaign.

In this video, David Olson discusses his campaign for Superintendent of Public Instruction.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

What role should the school serve in helping a student with an unwanted or crisis pregnancy?

This should not be a school issue. If there is a school counselor trained in family crises perhaps the student could meet with the counselor. However, at no point should the counselor or the school direct the student to a planned parenthood center. I do not believe it is the role of the school.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.

Strongly Disagree

The Ten Commandments as well as depictions of Moses holding the tables are currently displayed inside and outside the Washington State Supreme Court building. If they are allowed to be displayed outside the Supreme Court building, they should be allowed at other public buildings.

At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.

Strongly Agree

Teachers should be required to instruct students on mandated curriculum even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Absolutely! For over 50 years, they have been one of our strongest allies in the Middle East and play a crucial role in preventing terrorism.

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree

As a 28-year member of the US Navy, I absolutely agree.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?

The Washington State Constitution states it is the paramount duty of the state to fund public education. I believe strongly in following the U.S. Constitution and also the Constitution of the state in which I live. I support the state of WA funding Pre-K through 12th grade as outlined by the State Constitution. I do not support the state (government) funding post high school education. I do support alternatives to public education such as private schools and Charter Schools.


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Agree

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child instead of the bureaucracy, through a program which allows parents the freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Agree

However, this will require a statewide voter initiative to become reality.

Which type of written parental consent should be obtained before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE)? (A) Opt-In. (B) Opt-Out. (C) None.

I prefer Opt-In however most schools have the option to Opt-Out. I would never support None.

Abortion and gender-affirming providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.

Strongly Disagree

Please list in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): American History, Art & Music, Civics, Critical Race Theory, Foreign Language, Gender Identity, Information Technology, Language Arts, Mathematics, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, Political Activism, Science, Sexuality, Social Emotional Learning, Vocational Learning

Language Arts, Mathematics, Civics, American History, Science, Art & Music, Vocational Learning, Personal Finances, Foreign Language, Information Technology, Physical Fitness,


2ND AMENDMENT

Faculty who are licensed to carry and have had ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school in order to respond to an active shooter situation.

Did not answer


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?

Did not answer


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

Did not answer

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

Did not answer

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?

Did not answer


VALUES

Children have the right to be protected from sexual grooming including drag shows, explicit materials in schools and libraries, and other public venues.

Strongly Agree

Marriage between one man and one woman and the families they form are the foundation of civilization and are fundamental to the well-being and prosperity of society.

Did not answer

No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

My wife and I are Christians, and we support the U.S. Constitution. We know that God has a plan, and we might not always understand why things happen as We believe in treating people with respect and being open to listening to opinions that we might not always agree with. Respectful public discourse has been a cornerstone of democracy and veering away and choosing vitriol over kindest and respect does not benefit anyone.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Did not answer


EQUALITY

I support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Did not answer

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Did not answer

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