Jeffrey McNeely

Republican | North Carolina

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jeffrey McNeely


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 84


Incumbent

Yes


Links

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EDUCATION

N.C. State University, Raleigh N.C., Ag. Econ, 1986

West Iredell H.S., Statesville, H.S. Diploma, 1982

WORK & MILITARY

BSA Troop 166, Life Scout, 6

AFFILIATIONS

New Sterling ARP Church, Elder/Congregational Chairman

Rotary 4th Creek Chapter, Board Director/Sergeant at Arms

Iredell Co. GOP, Area Captain/ Exec.Board

CRTPO/Transportation, Board Member

So. Iredell Econ. Developement, Board Member

Iredell Co. Ag. Ext. Advisory, Board Member

BSA Troop 348, Asst. Scout Master

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

County Commissioner, 3

Planning Board, 16

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)

*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF; North Carolina Values Coalition

OTHER (2)

*North Carolina Police Benevolent Association; *North Carolina Troopers Association

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)

Rep. Rena Turner; Co. Comm. James Mallory; Co. Comm. Thomas Bowels; Rep. John Fraley; Sen. Vickie Sawyer

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (9)

D. Craig Horn (2020); Donald Trump (2020); Jason Saine (2019); Pat McCrory (2016); Rena Turner (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Rena Turner (2019)


QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

Strongly Agree

If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, North Carolina should repeal its law allowing abortion up to 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Only in the cases of Rape, Incest or the danger of the Mother's life.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Agree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

To me it means that our government should stay away from our religious freedoms. It does not mean that our religion shouldn't be in and about our government. If a Country turns it's back on God, then God will turn his back on them.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

I'm not an expert on Health care, but I know that Obamacare is not the answer. I'm willing to have a special session on health care by itself and bring all the different groups to the table. The people of North Carolina and America can not continue to pay these prices for health insurance.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree


IMMIGRATION

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Strongly Agree

State, sheriff and local law enforcement agencies should be required to participate in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) Program to enhance the safety and security of their communities to identify and detain aliens.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

We have a proper way to immigrate to the U.S., and that's how it should be done.Follow the rules and citizenship should be your reward.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

I think we have plenty of Gun laws in place, we just need to enforce the ones that we have.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

1) I would like to propose a tax credit to help the NC Dairy industry. 2) I would like to propose a way to lower the cost of workman comp. on small business. 3) I would like to change the county tier system to something more realistic. 4) I would like to see Health care reform. 5) I would advocate more for Agriculture.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

I stand by my voting record while a County Commissioner and House of Representatives. Out of the many numerous votes I have made, I have only voted one time to increase taxes. I voted to raise the County Fire Tax a penny on $100.00 value of property tax. This was to adequately fund the Vol. Fire Depts. in the County.I have always voted to the best of my abilities to spend your money wisely and keep our Christian values.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I have a Ag-Business degree and over 35 years of experience running my own business. I have served for 16 years on the Iredell Co. Planning Board and 3 years as a County Commissioner. I currently am the N.C. House Representative for the 84th District. I feel like all of these experiences have gave me the tools to preform this position better than my competition. I have learned so much in the last 6 months while serving in the Legislature. It truly has been a blessing. I hope that Iredell County will see fit to allow me to continue to serve it. I humbly ask for your vote.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

NO

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

I have a Super Power. It's "common sense". It's very rare these days to find someone with this. If you elect me, it will be used wisely and often. I'm not a very good Politician, but I am a very concerned citizen who wants to see the State and Country that he grew up in succeed. I just want what's best for the People of North Carolina. I think we deserve that. Thank you for your help and support, and may God bless you and The Great Old North State.


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Neutral

I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.

Strongly Disagree

Parents should have the right to know what schools are teaching their children about sex and LGBT issues and should have the right to opt their children out of any instruction to which they object.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, died for my sins so that I may have eternal Life with Him in Heaven. I have confessed my sins and ask for His eternal Mercy. I believe The Holy Bible is the inerrant word of God. I look to it and the Holy Spirit for daily guidance. I believe that God has blessed America because of it's Christian faith and values. I fear that we, as a Nation, are turning away from God. I pray we humble oursleves and ask for His forgiveness. I still believe it's not to late for us to turn from our sins.God Bless America.

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