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   

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Never

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   

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Any members special projects, freeze positions that are not already filled and review all current contractual agreements for cost cutting or savings.

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.

Neutral   

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.

Neutral   

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?

That the government will not impose one religion on it's citizens.

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?

Tort Reform that would eliminate frivolous law suits that cause higher healthcare cost and insurance. While I believe anyone should be made whole, excessive awards drive the cost up for all. Pass legislation that will permanently allow for Telemedicine. Making accessibility better for all and reduce wait times.

National Security

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

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 and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

Strongly Agree   

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

Anyone who can go through the legal process of a thoroughly vetted background check, has not been convicted of a felony crime, never spoken out or involved in any anti American organization or group and can pass a more advanced knowledge and testing of American history.

Education

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree   

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.

Disagree   

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Conservative Christian that openly shares my faith in all aspects of my daily life. I believe in smaller and less government, especially in relation to regulating business.

Qualifications

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?

Conservative   

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

I have a track record as an elected official for downsizing government and have fought to have less government involvement when it comes to government regulations.

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

I have served in volunteer and appointed positions on numerous boards and organizations that have given me and education and knowledge of the needs, goals and strengths of this community. I have always felt you must serve before you can lead and I have done and continue to do so even after being elected as a county commissioner in 2008. Working with many individuals and community leaders I have gotten to share in the success of this community and will continue to use my knowledge and resources to move the community forward in a positive direction.

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?

Visit Hawkins4florida.com for more detail information on our stances on the issues facing District 42

Judicial Philosophy

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

Strongly Disagree   

Criminal Justice

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Strongly Agree   

2nd Amendment

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes   

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

I do not support restrictions on gun ownership unless the person is a convicted felon or been diagnosed as mentally ill according to due process.

Other Important Issues

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree   

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

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. Tort Reform to lower healthcare and Insurance costs for all. 2. Reduce commercial lease tax on business 3. Make telemedicine permanent

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Yes, Racism is a threat to domestic security as it has lead to attacks that have caused death of fellow Americans, degraded our society and diminished our values as a nation. Attacks at a variety of locations and places of worship have a detrimental effect on all Americans. It challenges the faith we have to be protected when we live in a free nation.