Audrey Trujillo's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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New Mexico State Legislative Election 2024 Political Courage Test
| Pro-life | a) Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support legalizing abortion when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support the prohibition of public funds (e.g. Medicaid) for organizations that perform abortions? | ||
| As a Christian, I hold firm beliefs regarding abortion and euthanasia, believing life begins at conception and ends at natural death. These are my personal convictions. Nevertheless, I empathize with exceptional situations such as rape, molestation, or pregnancy complications endangering the mother's life. In such instances, I think decisions should involve a doctor, or the parents if it concerns a minor, and possibly a pastor, priest, or counselor to discuss available options. I advocate for prevention, education, and thorough consideration of the consequences before any decision is made. This sensitive topic requires careful handling. Discussions about protected sex between parents and children can prevent poor choices for those not practicing abstinence. Open communication at home is preferable to lessons from strangers. Furthermore, adoption is a beautiful option to abortion, offering childless couples the opportunity to provide a loving home. This complex issue, impacting many lives in various ways, warrants comprehensive deliberation. | |||
| No | a) In order to balance the budget, do you support limiting state government spending on social programs (e.g. SNAP, TANF)? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support a decrease in income taxes in order to promote economic growth? | ||
| No | c) Do you support a wealth tax in order to pay for public programs in your state? | ||
| I strongly advocate for fiscal responsibility and believe that social and public programs must be held accountable for their financial managements practices. To ensure continued funding, it is essential to have proper oversight in place. | |||
| Yes | a) Do you support capital punishment for violent crimes? | ||
| Yes | b) Should an individual under 18 accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police? | ||
| No | d) Do you support the use of private prisons? | ||
| No | e) Do you support mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent drug offenders? | ||
| In order to reduce crime and improve public safety, the steps include: increase law enforcement funding, mental health and substance abuse programs, invest in youth programs, community engagement, gun safety education to promote responsible gun ownership, restorative justice programs be developing alternatives to incarceration that focus on rehabilitation and reintegration for non-violent offenders. | |||
| Yes | a) Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth (e.g. grants, tax incentives)? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support reducing state government regulations on the private sector (e.g. for business or the environment)? | ||
| No | c) Do you support an increase of the minimum wage of New Mexico? | ||
| Yes | d) Do you support government spending on affordable housing projects in New Mexico? | ||
| We need to diversify the economy and reduce our reliance on oil & gas, invest in education/workforce development to prepare the workforce for high demand jobs, improve our infrastructure to attract businesses and support existing ones, incentivize business development by offering tax incentives/grants for businesses, streamline regulations and promote trade/investment. | |||
| Yes | a) Do you support adopting federal education standards (e.g. Common Core) in New Mexico? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support state funding for charter schools? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support increasing teacher salaries AND/OR benefits in New Mexico? | ||
| No | d) Should immigrants in the United States who graduate from New Mexico high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities, regardless of immigration status? | ||
| *We need competitive teacher salaries to make New Mexico competitive with neighboring states and address teacher shortages. *School Meals: Legislation for free breakfast and Lunch for all students in the state. *Reading materials aligned with school educational standards as well as age-appropriate. *Special education training for special education teachers to provide structured literacy training for students with dyslexia. *Coach training to improve athletic coaches to better protect children from injuries. *Work with Parent Teacher Associations and utilize programs to encourage parental involvement. *Increase teachers? salaries, so we can compete with other neighboring states. Incentives to keep our teachers in New Mexico may include lowering property taxes for those living in the district they teach in. *Teach increasing millions of citizens about the Constitution and American history through free online courses, with a special emphasis on reaching and teaching younger Americans. | |||
| Yes | a) Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support state governments allowing permits for drilling on public lands? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives? | ||
| Yes | d) Do you support requiring oil and gas companies to treat its used wastewater for reuse? | ||
| Clean air and water are crucial for the health of our communities. I'll ensure that any issues affecting the environment are addressed and that the standards for quality air and water are upheld. I believe in energy diversity that would include nuclear and clean fossil fuels. We should allow the free market to decide. | |||
| Yes | a)Do you support limiting campaign contributions from corporations, unions, and individuals? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support the use of an independent or bipartisan commission for redistricting? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls? | ||
| No | d) Do you support automatic voter registration? | ||
| No | e) Do you support the implementation of ranked choice voting in New Mexico? | ||
| No | a) Do you generally support gun-control legislation (e.g. red flag laws, closing the boyfriend loophole)? | ||
| Yes | b) Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support the right to concealed carry in New Mexico? | ||
| Yes | a) Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse? | ||
| No | b) Do you support a government-run (e.g. single-payer) healthcare program such as Medicare-for-All? | ||
| No | c) Should an individual have the right to choose to die (e.g. those with a terminal illness) through euthanasia? | ||
| No | d) Do you support mandating vaccinations (e.g. for school or employment)? | ||
| No | e) Do you support expanding paid family AND/OR medical leave benefits (e.g. maternity leave)? | ||
| Yes | f) Should the government be able to regulate the cost of prescription drugs? | ||
| Yes | g) Do you support disallowing New Mexico cities and counties from opting out of assisted outpatient therapy (AOT)? | ||
| In order to expand paid family and medical leave benefits, we must consider the financial burden on small businesses and employees that may want to opt-out. It should be an option, not state mandated. | |||
| Yes | a) Do you support inclusion of sexual orientation in New Mexico's anti-discrimination laws? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in New Mexico's anti-discrimination laws? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support greater efforts by New Mexico's state government in closing gender, racial, and other wage gaps? | ||
| If elected, my top priority is to enact legislation that addresses the urgent need for reform within the Children, Youth, and Families Department to better serve and protect the state's children and families. Additionally, I will propose the creation of a citizens committee or commission, with representation from each county, to work closely with the state forest agency on controlled burns. To support the viability of small medical practices, particularly in rural communities, I will also advocate for legislation that mitigates the impact of rising malpractice insurance costs. Lastly, I will work towards reinstating cash bail and ensuring that violent repeat offenders remain in custody. |
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