Jonathan Hendrix

As a candidate for the Office of Insurance Commissioner I have pledged to uphold the Federal Constitution and the State of Washington Constitution and related laws. In this capacity then, I have support the existing Washington regulations that permit elective abortions. Note that this regulation does not necessarily encourage elective abortions. I do believe that all available steps should be taken to educate people family planning and consequences of not, and respect the beliefs of voters

Agree

Neutral

This question (response) is tied to my response to elective abortions in general, performed in Washington.

Neutral

This question raises a lot of other questions, for example at what age such action would be permitted and whether such action would be deemed coverable, or defensible as a deniable service. I have family experience with end-of-life suffering, as well as Hospice. I support the benefit of Hospice services.

Agree

Free enterprise and right to private property are hallmarks of American culture, and vital to a productive and healthy economic system. Other essential elements exist which promote a productive economic system and protect the consumer.

I am neutral. A minimum wage job is typically a step to rewarding ambition, training, effort and advancement (or getting a teen out of the house). I do believe we need to work toward healthy business environments and a path to a living wage.

Yes

ESG ratings are useful but can be politicized. ESG Ratings can serve a constructive purpose when factually supported and applied responsibly with other considerations. Encouraging certain ESG behavior, for example can reduce downstream risk to property and people.

Freedom of religion is protected under the Federal and State Constitutions, and that protection should be maintained. Churches are a powerful source of community and social resiliency. Under existential threat (e.g. plague), public safety measures are vital to protect population health but should be defensible and not arbitrary or political.

Neutral

Where a business accepts Federal Funding, related laws apply which may impose moral dilemmas where a worker within the organization is not agreeable to comply. This dilemma is not "going away" given the intersection of Federal and State funding in different risk environments. Civil discourse and debate on this issue generally, and instances in particular, should inform public policy.

None of these options precisely fits my view on healthcare. The development of the U.S. Healthcare system from inception to present has produced a system which is unique in its annual expense and the poor return on health for its cost to taxpayers. We need to rebalance the fragmented system stakeholders. If you consider commercial enrollment behavior as an indicator, the general population prefers qualified high-deductible health plans which reward prudent healthcare decisions.

Vaccinations serve a purpose to preserve population health, but the underlying process of producing, testing and approving vaccines for public consumption has dubious aspects deserving public scrutiny and regulatory review.

Agree

How does this relate to insurance? Cyber-attacks can shut-down whole enterprises, and related cyber-insurance is a relatively explosive growth area for underwriters. Insurance is a way to finance human behavior. To the degree that Federal Government can prevent such threats, the expected risk (cost) will benefit.

Yes. Israel is an important ally, tied to the post WW2 policy decisions made, political values we share, the similar religions we support and civil liberties we embrace.

Neutral

America is a nation of immigrants, and we have existing paths to citizenship and legal guest worker status. Whole aspects of our economy depend on foreign workers, including tech and agriculture. A fundamental role of the federal government is national security and part of that role extends to border security and ensuring the integrity of the immigration and naturalization process.

Neutral

Insurance risks can be applied to such a public policy, should we the people change that policy through the legislative process.

Neutral

Of course, children are vulnerable which is why we invest in their education, training and means to become responsible, caring adults. I pledge to support the Federal and State Constitution and encourage public policy protecting the interests of children.

Neutral

In general yes. Exceptions exist, where a parent loses the faculty to exercise judgement, for example.

Neutral

Gender dysphoria is an emotionally charged issue but affects a very small percentage of the population. Gender transition services have permanent consequences, so deserve serious education and consideration. Insurance is a way to finance human behavior, as a democracy we have civil avenues to enable legislation to direct public funds (taxes).

Disagree

Civil unions of same-sex couples are constitutional, and I believe that the same-sex couples in my life enrich my experience.

I am a product of my upbringing, which is protestant and Judeo-Christian. I have an appreciation for and curiosity of other faiths systems.

Neutral

Voting integrity and registration integrity is important.

Neutral

I do not have an opinion on this because I am not familiar with the matter.

I like how the author Michael Connelly (Harry Bosch novels) puts it "everyone counts or no one counts." We are a nation of many races and cultures who, through civic education and citizenship, pledge allegiance to the U.S. Flag and Constitution.

Neutral

History is past, we live in the present.

Neutral

A thorny issue that relates to a very small percentage of the population. Public facilities should provide a safe environment for users. I played water polo in high school and that was co-rec, but I can see how this could become a polarizing issue in high-level sports.

Conservation of natural resources is a good aim of society, and also prepare future generations to become stewards. In general regulation "governs" or limits economic activity. Public education is helpful to inform regulation. Clean energy such as Nuclear and Fusion Reactors appear to have promise. The proliferation of plastics into our bodies, for example, could pose a more significant public health issue deserving further study.

Nuclear and Fusion reactors show promise, as does geo-thermal. In the Pacific Northwest we have hydro-electric and carbon-fired sources, and a limited nuclear sources.

No.

No.

Public safety (police, fire, ambulance, public health, justice), public education, public services (sanitary water-sewer-power-waste/garbage) and environmental security (clean water) and support of commerce and trade locally and abroad. We separate church from state functions.

Moderate

I believe government should exercise fiscal prudence while supplying socially responsible services according to the authority given by the public through the democratic process. As the parent of a Lance Corporal serving in the United States Marine Corps, I have an acute appreciation of freedom and what eternal vigilance means. As a parent and a person of faith, I have an appreciation for creating agreement, being accountable, learning and grace.

Disagree

Public safety can be independent of community programs. Successful public safety often creates environments more conducive to community program effectiveness. We have democratic processes which intend to allow for public dialogue and civil advancement of alternative points of view.

I don't have the answer on this, but criminals generally can access guns. I personally use trigger locks and store guns in a safe locker.

Choose not to answer

Mitigation of risk of violence at schools is important. Public dialogue on this topic should continue to inform public policy.