The following is a compilation of the unedited responses from Drew Brassfield, Republican candidate for State Representative, District 87, to the 2018 Amarillo Pioneer Voter Guide Questionnaire. Brassfield is running against incumbent Four Price in the March 6th Republican primary.
Name:
Drew Brassfield
Occupation:
City Manager
Office Sought:
State Representative, District 87
What is your educational background?
B.S. and M.A. in Criminal Justice Administration - WTAMU
Please list any of your political, civic or non-profit experience.
Carson Masonic Lodge (current member and past-master), Khiva Shrine (past member), Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (board member 2013-2016), Hutchinson County Crisis Center (board member, 2017-current)
What experience do you have that qualifies you for this position?
Appx. 16 years of public service through law enforcement and city management
In 2017, Senator Don Huffines filed resolutions calling for term limits on Texas elected officials. Under Huffines' resolution, state legislators would have been limited to 12 years in office, judges would have been limited to 18 years in office and local elected officials would have been limited to 12 years in office. Would you have supported this resolution if it came before you for a vote? Why or why not?
I would have liked to see it reduced to 8 years for state and local positions, and something less than 18 for for judges...but I'm all for term limits.
Do you believe that Texas judges should be elected in partisan elections? Why or why not?
Theoretically, in partisan elections, knowing which party a candidate is running on helps give the voter a better idea of what the candidate stands for. However, such is not always the case.
Under Texas law, non-judicial candidates are permitted to accept donations in any amount from a donor. Would you support capping the dollar amount that a donor may give a candidate in a single election cycle? Why or why not?
Yes. I thinking current spending habits are absurd.
Do you support property tax reform? If so, what package would you ideally like to see approved in Austin?
Yes. The ideal property tax reform will help the lower and middle economic classes of Texans.
Do you believe that the Texas Railroad Commission should be renamed the Texas Oil and Gas Commission? Why or why not?
Yes. Since that's what they regulate, it makes sense to me.
Please rate the performance of Speaker Joe Straus during the 2017 Texas Legislative session.
F
Do you support "Constitutional Carry" legislation? Why or why not?
Absolutely! Clearly, criminals do not obey the law.
Should hotel occupancy tax legislation be reformed? Why or why not?
All taxes are horrible.
Is Texas in need of the passage of ethics reform legislation? Why or why not?
Yes. There is always room for improvement and ethics is critical to proper legislative activities.
Are you supported by Amarillo Matters?
No
How will you better represent local voters than your opponent(s)?
I am a conservative who will not empower liberals.
Do you have any aspirations for higher office?
No.
Why should voters choose you on March 6th?
I have no desire or aspirations of being a "politician." I simply want to be a public servant who will defend life, liberty, and property.
Photo by Drew Brassfield Campaign