NameBrian Jones
What office are you running for?House of Representatives
County, District/TownshipFlorida District 8
AddressPO Box 120544
Melbourne, Florida 32912
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Phone(542) 220-5935
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Are you currently the officeholder and seeking re-election?No
Is this your first time running for office?Yes
Election Date08/20/2024
Websitebrianjonesforcongress.com
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KEY ISSUES
1. Provide the top 2 reason why you want to run for office.

We need problem solvers and not politicians. I'm an aerospace engineer and I pride myself on solving problems without creating more in the process. Something Congress can't seem to accomplish
I don't trust any career politician. We The People need true patriots with good in their heart, and that's me. We need leaders who will communicate effectively, say the quiet part out loud, and fight for the issues that we want. Congress has failed to do just that.

2. Name the top 2 issues in your county, state, or federal district that you wish to address and how?

Immigration - build the wall, increase funding for customs and border patrol, augment with military assistance if needed since we already pay for them, halt immigration, and deport every illegal found in this country with no possibility for future citizenship if we catch you here illegally. Since this effort will result in increased funding, I proposed we take money away from ineffective organizations like the DOE, FBI, NSA, USAID, UN, etc to prioritize American interests without increasing the debt ceiling or additional taxes
Spending & Debt - Congress' reckless actions are hurting Americans every day through inflation and Republican "compromises" on the latest spending bill are more examples of uniparty alliance. I will fight for single subject spending bills, and introduce legislation banning omnibus spending bills because they are full of fraud, waste, and abuse. As an engineer, I will use SSSB's to increase line item transparency for spending appropriations and defund any agency, department, or institution that cannot produce metric based outcomes of success for the American taxpayer. Bottom line, if an agency can't demonstrate how they're achieving objectives to benefit Americans, they don't deserve funding. That's America First!

3. Do you support defunding the police?

No, as an engineer I am data driven. Defunding police departments nation wide has led to dramatic increases in crime, failed blue cities, and a lower quality of life for everyone forced to live under the idiotic rule of liberals.

4. What are your thoughts on “Diversity Equity and Inclusion”? Should this be implemented as training for county/city/federal employees? Why or why not?

Absolutely Not! America is founded on principles of merit. The best man should get the job, period. DEI is another example is wasted taxpayer money and is unconstitutional because it discriminates in policies and its funding does not promote for the general welfare of all citizens.

5. With growing pressure to accommodate various lifestyles/identities how would you manage to keep your city/town safe and family friendly?

We need to lead by example! Again, I am data driven. The nuclear family is the poster child for prosperity. Stable households with active parents produce responsible citizens who continue to uphold the values of the nation. We keep our communities safe by being hard on crime, promoting the nuclear family, adequately funding our police forces, and refusing to tolerate the destabilizing behavior (rioting, grooming, etc) of liberals.

6. Do you think involving residents in decision making in your city/town is important? Why or not?

Yes - we are representative nation. Authoritarians, fascist, and leftists are the only ones who believe they know what is best for everyone. I believe you know what is best for your family and yourself. It is my job to keep the government out of your personal life, while making sure your voice is heard through my representation.

7. If you received a $1 million grant to use for the city/town/county any way you wanted, what would you do with it and why?

First off, because I believe in representation, I would spend the money on what the community wanted most. It's not solely up to me, it's what the constituents want. For us in Florida District 8, our lagoon and clean drinking water are the greatest local concerns. Decades have past, millions of dollars have been wasted, hundreds of studies have been conducted, and yet nothing gets done because no one is incentivized to actually fix the problem. "Studying" the problem indefinitely is what keeps the grant money flowing and I want to stop that inefficiency. Career politicians don't have that mindset. As an engineer, I would optimize resources, people, and materials to make meaningful impacts that go towards actually solving problems for local residents.

8. What is your opinion on sanctuary cities/autonomous zones within your city/town?

Absolute nonsense - they don't work, they're unconstitutional, and I'm very thankful to live in a red state like Florida where we believe in upholding the laws. I said previously that one of my top federal issues is immigration. I don't believe in amnesty, or forgiveness, or any taxpayer money being spent on people who willing violated our sovereignty. I will fight tooth and nail to ensure Florida never becomes a "sanctuary" for criminals, illegals, or anyone else that disrupts the good of the community.

9. What are your thoughts on mandating the closure of privately owned businesses due to public health concerns aside from code violations?

It was unconstitutional - plain and simple. The federal government never had the authority to mandate that and I have pledged to work with colleagues in Congress to introduce legislation specifically forbidding the federal government from violating business and personal health choices, even during their "emergencies." I'm in my thirties, I'm healthy, I'm strong, and no one can buy me or bully me. I will stand outside any local business in the future and dare the government to arrest a sitting member of Congress for protecting local businesses from their authoritarian tyranny.

10. Who is the ultimate authority over the health and safety of the people in your city/town?

The individual - The federal government has no constitutional authority mandating experimental medical procedures in the interest of public safety. What's worse is that we are now learning about their suppression of vaccine safety data, the creation of false social distancing guidelines, and more. The experts have consistently demonstrated their ineptitude in handling crises and I will proudly stand up to protect my constituents from government tyranny.

11. Are you endorsed by other organizations? If so, which ones?

Not yet but we're working on it! I have submitted endorsement applications with various organizations like Stand For Health Freedom, Gun Owners of America, Republican Liberty Caucus, and more. I am getting more serious about racking up endorsements now that we are in 2024 and I hope to gain more to show the people what a real conservative stands for and expose why career politicians don't have the best interests of the people in mind.