Brian Burnett
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Brian Burnett
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 12 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Candidate did not provide
WORK & MILITARY
Chelan County Sheriffs Office, Deputy Sheriff, 1998-2010
Chelan County Sheriffs Office, Elected Sheriff, 2011-2022
AFFILIATIONS
Royal Family Kids (Summer Camp for abused and / or neglected foster children ages 6-12), Past Director, Dean of Men, Counselor, Family Lines (Fishing, rafting/kayaking expeditions for father and sons)
Past Board Member, North Central Washington Chaplain Foundation (Serving first responders in Chelan and Douglas Counties), Past Board Member and Chair
Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, Past President, VP, Secretary & Sheriff at Large Executive Board Member, Washington State Sheriffs Association
Current Administrative Liaison & Past President, VP & Secretary, UVCares (Online Mental Health Provider), Past Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Chelan County Sheriff, 2011-2022
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Clyde Ballard (Past State Representative 1983-2002 and Speaker of the House), Cary Condotta (Past State Representative), 21 Elected Sheriffs from Washington State, LAW Law Administrators of Washington, Chelan County Commissioner Shon Smith, Chelan County Commissioner Tiffany Gering, Wenatchee City Councilman Jose Quevas
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
My belief is that life starts at conception and know of multiple accounts of couples that were advised to abort their child because of a prognosis describing serious health problems for the child and / or mother. These couples chose to walk in faith and give the child a chance at life and then experienced a positive outcome, which was completely the opposite of what the doctor advised on. Tim Tebow be one of many examples.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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.
Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
This needs to balanced and set to support small business owners and their ability to start, build and thrive supporting the local economy. There are too many adversarial state and federal regulations opposing small business's and teen work ethics.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
I would strongly apply the First Amendment. COVID overreach by way of Federal, State and even local Health Departments are a strong example of gross violations across America.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
I most align with (C) but I also believe that there should be something in place to assist those who are truly disabled and do not have the means. Biblically speaking taking care of the widows and orphans.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I believe this should strictly fall under the decision of the parents of the dependent child. At minimum their should be religious exemptions.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, biblically speaking Israel is Gods chosen people and also the fact that Israel should be able to provide for it's citizens and remain a sovereign nation. The US has the opportunity to protect both a sovereign nation under attack by violent extremists and also as Gods chosen people / nation.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
In April of 2021, while I was an elected Sheriff, I did a 2 day Arizona / Mexico Border tour via helicopter and ground. We took statistics from border counties on dangerous drugs and human trafficking. Those results were minimized as the impact over 3 years later are much greater than originally estimated. Federal Policy changes in 2020 are the direct impact to those issues that have now drastically impacted drug addiction, mental health, homelessness and massive spikes in crime rates.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
Both advantageous to students who have different learning styles and needs to include faith, religion or medical needs. The other piece to this is that we now become free from any type of Big Government Agendas and it creates a system of better service through selective competition. In other words
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in the trinity, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ and that putting your faith in Him alone is the gateway to a relationship with God our creator. I put my faith in Christ when I was 19 years of age, I'm now 57. Living and applying biblical values is what makes and keeps families strong and productive. Strong and productive families makes a society and culture stronger and productive. When these values and principles are stripped away and disregarded, it has a very negative impact to our society and culture.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Neutral
Unfortunately I'm not sure I'm educated enough to make an educated answer
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Absolutely, it is part of the deception and agenda to bring division and discord across our country.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I strongly oppose CRT
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.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
(C)
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Both hydro electricity and tapping into fossil fuels to increase our fuel reservoirs to be energy dependent.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Federal Government Infrastructure, Border and National Security. States - Infrastructure and some public safety. Local infrastructure and public safety.
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?
Conservative
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
We need a balance of properly funded Policing Agencies for services of proactive deterrent, crime investigations and education with proper funding for equipment and training. We also need a balance of mental health programs to take some of work load off of our police agencies. There are a few other programs that would be beneficial for rehabilitation in order to minimize recidivism along with volunteer mentoring programs from from adolescents to adults trying to reintegrate productively.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Dangerous Felony Crimes or non citizens
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Yes but with the caviat that they have an adequate training program to include, maintaining proper proficiency, handling and control of firearms.
