M. Mason Butler
Independent | Virginia
Candidate Profile
BIOGRAPHY
Name
M. Mason Butler
Party
Independent
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
City of Alexandria City Council, At-Large Seats
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Wittenberg University, Springfield, BA, 1992
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Campagna Center, Board Member, Masonic Homes of Kentucky
Board Member, The Kentucky Society of Washington DC, Board Member
Arlington Science Focus Elementary, Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Carlos Curbelo (2017)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
Campaign Finance Reports for Mason Butler For Alexandria (from Virginia State Board of Elections)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
ECONOMY
I support using taxpayer funds to lobby the state legislature and/or U.S. Congress.
Strongly Disagree
It is the responsibility of city government to provide subsidized housing at taxpayer expense.
Agree
Property taxes should be abolished.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Government should not discriminate against individuals, organizations, or business owners who affirm marriage as between one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Neutral
IMMIGRATION
City officials should have the right to proclaim their city a sanctuary city for illegal aliens.
Disagree
VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a man of faith and a believer in the life of Christ. Romans 8:28 "In all things God works for the good of those who love Him and have been called according to His purpose"
Children have the right to be protected from sexually explicit materials in publicly funded libraries, including school libraries.
Strongly Agree
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
All filings by candidates for municipal office, including ballot application and campaign finance reports, should be available for public online access on the city website within 24 hours of filing deadline.
Agree
Ballot measures which include bond issues should fully disclose both the potential tax rate increase and actual monetary increase for the average single family residence.
Agree
EQUALITY
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
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) instruction should be required for all city employees.
Neutral
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Taxpayers should subsidize green initiatives such as electric vehicle charging stations.
Strongly Agree
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?
Serve public needs like affordability, keep neighborhoods safe, attend to 911 emergencies and fires, maintain/upgrade infrastructure, and promote healthy lifestyles.
Candidates and officeholders should be required to disclose all business investments and real estate, whether in the city or in an area currently proposed for annexation.
Agree
I'm in favor of disclosing. The state requires disclosing any conflicts of interest and that information is available to the public.
Please list your business investments and/or real estate, whether within the city or in an area currently proposed for annexation.
I own a condominium in Arlington.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to immigration and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Moderate
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2014 General Election 2016 General Election 2018 General Election 2020 General Election 2022 General Election
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
If you own a firearm, you should have to take a class in firearm safety in order to acquire the firearm and recertify after a period of time.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
While I support the legalization, I strongly support the restriction of recreational marijuana use in public areas that support dining, shopping and sporting events, and near schools.
LOCAL
I support annual financial audits of every city department by an independent, third party auditor.
Strongly Agree
Please list up to three issues or projects that you think need the most attention.
Alexandria's tax base, public safety funding, and residential/commercial development city-wide.
