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| Andy Vanderhoff, Republican |
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| Candidate: State Representative, |
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| Andy Vanderhoff |
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District 1, Position 2 |
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| Age: 22 |
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| Residence: Kirkland |
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| Occupation: |
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Computer/network technician |
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| Education: |
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Attended Bellevue Community College, University of Washington |
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| Political history: |
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President, Eastside Young Republicans Club |
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| Endorsements: |
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National Federation of Independent Businesses, Property Rights Alliance, Fish and Wildlife Federation |
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| Campaign Web site: http://www.voteforandy.com |
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| Campaign theme: |
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Working hard for our future. |
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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 |
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I-722 - Property taxes |
yes |
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I-728 - School district financing |
yes |
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I-729 - Charter schools |
yes |
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I-732 - Teacher raises |
no |
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I-745 - Transportation funding |
yes |
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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 want a system that will allow the most freedom for the voters of the state of Washington. |
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| 3. |
Would you continue the trend of recent years and support tax cuts for businesses? Which ones specifically? If not, why? |
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Yes, the B&O (business and occupation) 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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No, if the past has taught us anything, a split tax roll like that would not mean a tax break for homeowners, simply higher taxes for businesses. I support lower property taxes for everyone. |
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What privacy legislation would you support? Would you exempt financial institutions? Why or why not? |
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I support privacy legislation that protects the consumer, yet still allows the free flow of information so as to prevent identity fraud. Yes, I would exempt financial institutions because the more information they have about you, the harder it is for someone to steal your identity. |
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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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We need to ensure the viability of the transportation system in our region. I believe that means we need to look at current funding levels and adjust them according to future needs. |
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| 7. |
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 believe in the death penalty and think it should stay. |
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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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No, we live in a republic, not a democracy. In other words, we elect officials to represent us and make those decisions. |
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