| Name | John Walters |
|---|---|
| What office are you running for? | Homer Township library district trustee |
| County, District/Township | Homer township |
| Address | 14729 Dixon lane HomerGlen, Illinois 60491 Map It |
| Phone | (630) 303-0075 |
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| Are you currently the officeholder and seeking re-election? | No |
| Is this your first time running for office? | Yes |
| Election Date | 04/04/2022 |
| KEY ISSUES | |
| 1. What are your top 2 reasons for running for library board? | Responsible use of tax payers’ money Maintaining free speech while Upholding our community’s values & standards with age appropriate safeguards. |
| 2. How important is classic literature to education? | They are classics for a reason. We should use these as the foundation for a solid classical education and thought. |
| 3. Who do you think is the ultimate authority in a child’s education and wellbeing? | The parents |
| 4. Do you agree with the statement “America is inherently racist”? Why or why not? | I do not. The United States of America is not perfect, but we are striving to be a more perfect union. Where everyone is judged on the content of their character not their race religion or creed. |
| 5. What are your thoughts on “Comprehensive Sex Education”, “Diversity Equity and Inclusion”, and “Social Emotional Learning”? Should these be a part of our public education curriculum or supplemental learning materials or left to parents to teach and why | A child’s parents should have the ultimate decision on these subjects. |
| 6. Do you believe drag queen story time is important to the educational experience of children? | I don’t believe we should be hypersexualizing our children. |
| 7. Do you think highlighting authors based on nationality is beneficial to readers? | I’d be open to hearing ideas about this. |
| 8. What are your thoughts on books having similar ratings as movies? | There are books that the child’s parents should approve for their child. |
| 9. With pressure to have “inclusive” reading material for children, how will you ensure that the books in your district library are within traditional age-appropriate standards? | Their are books that should be flag for parenteral approval. |
| 10. Are you endorsed by other organizations? If so, which ones? | Endorsed by Homer Township Republican Organization & |
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