Timothy L. Meyer
Republican | Minnesota
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Timothy L. Meyer
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 8B
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, B.Arch., 1987
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Duluth Housing & Redevelopment Authority, 2021 to Present
Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, Interiors, 2022-Present
City of Superior - Historic Preservation Commission, 2018-Present
City of Duluth Planning Commission, 2012-2021
City of Duluth - Historic Preservation Commission
North dakota State University - Alumni Advisory Board, 2010-2015
City of Duluth - Downtown Waterfront Design Review Commission, 2004-2010
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
City of Duluth - City Council - At-Large, 2021
City of Duluth - City Council - District 1, 2023
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
The Forward Party
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Forward Party
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Only in case of threat to the mother's life, child has birth defects, 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
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Disagree
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?
Minimum wages should be set based on a business's ability to pay.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Under no circumstance, freedom of religion / faith is a basis under which this country was founded.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Agree
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.
Health Care Access should be market driven. The current system is flawed and needs to be adjusted, or I fear we will have some form of socialized medicine in this country. That being said, I prefer that it be market driven.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
In all cases, unless an employee strongly disagrees, this should include a freedom of the individual to choose.
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, but only as important as other nations we should be fighting for peace and not necessarily taking a side. We need to promote and facilitate peace.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
I support enforcement of our immigration laws and our border security.
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.
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.
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.
Choose not to answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am Catholic / Christian. I also do believe in commonality of spiritualism in all faiths.
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.
Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, I beleive it is, I think it is a threat t our long term security. We need equity & inclusion
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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.
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.
D.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear
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?
To provide necessary services common to all citizens.
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
I am a Social Capitalist; Pro-Business; Pro-Development; also have a social orientation where capitalism can solve our social / economic problems.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
We need to fully fund our Public Safety to give them the tools and training, pay to do their jobs effectively.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Increase background checks, red flag laws and ban military style automatic weapons. Keep weapons in the hands of responsible gun owners.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
I feel we need military style security in our schools to keep our kids safe. We also need to fund school safety project improvements.
