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| Glenn Anderson, Republican |
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| Candidate: State Representative, |
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| Glenn Anderson |
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District 5, Position 1 |
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| Age: 42 |
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| Residence: Fall City |
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| Occupation: |
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Business consultant |
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| Education: |
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B.A. in economics, University of Alabama |
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| Political history: |
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20 years as community activist |
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| Endorsements: |
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Washington Taxpayers Association, National Federation of Independent Businesses, Washington State Patrol Troopers Association |
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| Campaign Web site: http://www.glennanderson.org |
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| Campaign theme: |
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At the heart of the public trust is trusting the people. |
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| 1. |
What is your position on the initiatives proposed on this year's November ballot? |
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I-713 - Animal trapping |
no response |
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I-722 - Property taxes |
yes |
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I-728 - School district financing |
no response |
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I-729 - Charter schools |
yes |
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I-732 - Teacher raises |
no response |
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I-745 - Transportation funding |
no response |
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| 2. |
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has declared blanket primary elections like Washington's violate political parties' constitutional rights, what form of new primary election system would you propose adopting? |
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I favor a public debate to create a primary system that allows each party to nominate candidates for public office. There should be a provision for independent voters to express themselves. Washington has a rich history of independent voters expressing their political will that should not be abandoned. |
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Would you continue the trend of recent years and support tax cuts for businesses? Which ones specifically? If not, why? |
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Our current bureaucratic regulatory environment is unnecessarily intrusive. Our goal should be a state regulatory culture that encourages businesses to be socially responsible, self-reliant and successful. Reducing the tax burden for all citizens is my priority, especially the state property tax. |
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Would you support a Constitutional amendment that would allow tax breaks for homeowners but not for business or commercial property? Why or why not? |
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Our state Constitution's uniform property-tax clause ensures that all property is assessed equally. The clause is designed to prevent political favoritism in levying taxes. It provides a uniform playing field. I do not support amending that clause. |
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What privacy legislation would you support? Would you exempt financial institutions? Why or why not? |
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Both business and government should provide safeguards against unauthorized use of personal information. I would like to see full notice of intended uses with the right of inspection and the opportunity to contest errors. I support the full prosecution of identity-theft crimes and restitution for victims. |
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A commission studying transportation funding says a new financing mechanism is needed to keep Washington transportation projects on track. How would you propose financing future transportation projects? |
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Our approach to transportation planning and financing needs improvement. The commission's proposals should be thoroughly examined by the Legislature to maximize the value of our road-tax dollars. There must be real assurances that any new transportation financing will actually solve the problem. |
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With some states reconsidering the death penalty, what is your position and what changes, if any, do you think are needed in Washington's law? Under what circumstances would you support a moratorium? |
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I support the death penalty. Every effort should be made to ensure qualified legal counsel is available to the accused and that due process is provided. However, heinous crimes should not go unpunished. |
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A judge struck down Initiative 695's provision that would have required a public vote for all tax and fee increases. Would you support a Constitutional amendment that would require the public vote? Why or why not? |
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The affirmative I-695 vote was yet another strong, clear signal that government should live within its means while providing necessary services. Both the Legislature and governor should honor the public sentiment that "we want our money's worth or we want our money back." |
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