John Snaza
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John Snaza
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 2 - Pos. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Centralia College, Centralia, None, 1984
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Navy Cryptologist, E-5, 6
AFFILIATIONS
Lacey Sunrise Lions, Honorary Gateway Rotarian
Washington Association Sheriff's & Police Chiefs, President
Washington State Sheriff's Association, President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Thurston County Sheriff, 12
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Bruce Dammeier Pierce County Executive
J.T. Wilcox Representative District 2
Andrew Barkis Representative District 2
Ed Troyer Pierce County Sheriff
Gary Edwards Thurston County Commissioner
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Kim Wyman (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Travis Couture (2022)
Andrew Barkis (2014)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
This is an article describing candidate's decision (as sheriff) to not criminally enforce Covid-19 mask mandates.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape or Incest
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.
Agree
Medical consultation is appropriate. Reporting is more difficult to answer since it is unclear who would receive this information and how it would be shared. At a minimum, this data should be reported in the aggregate, particularly if it is collected by or shared with any government entity. Population-based health metrics are reasonable to track, but it should not be mandated that personally identifiable information be provided to any government entity.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
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?
The minimum wage is not supposed to be a "living wage." Instead, it should be viewed as a starting wage. Competition for employees naturally sets a wage floor. As workers gain skills and experience, they can command higher wages.
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?
Only if the building is legally condemned for being structurally unsound and a direct threat to the safety and health of congregants.
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.
C.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccinations are a personal medical decision. Government should not be able to mandate vaccinations.
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?
Absolutely it is. Israel is America's only reliable ally in the Middle East, and our nations share a common cultural and moral foundation.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
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
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.
Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian. I recognize we are all fallible, but should strive to better ourselves and be of service to others.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
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.
A & C.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Hydroelectricity and natural gas.
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?
Within its constitutional confines, state government exists to protect personal rights and liberties, provide for public education, administer justice, ensure public safety, and administer free and secure elections.
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.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Only those contained in the 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
As a 30-year law enforcement veteran, I understand the training, equipping, use policy, and (open or concealed) carrying requirements of responsible firearm use. Teachers need to focus on teaching our kids. School resource officers should bear the responsibility of protecting students and staff.
