25 Apr Edward O’Brien
Edward O’Brien
Republican
for
Governor
Email: powerediesel@gmail.com
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2022 Questionnaire
Please share briefly what inspired you to run for this office and why you feel you’re qualified for the position.
I often ask myself this question. The need for change in a different direction for the benefit of the of people of Nevada and surrounding areas
What policies would you propose for dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our state’s economy?
making such policies as we had in place as last resort, such mandates hurt Nevadans. We were faced with unprecedented times. However I think we could use collective decision making to decide what is best for the people to maintain way of life.
With rent prices having increased over the last year, what do you think should be done to make rent affordable for more Nevadans?
there has to be something we can impose, such as creating a housing renters affordability act. such provisions to enact that can put a limit rent on a person reasonable for living quarters.
With Nevada’s growing population, what policies and mitigation measures would you propose to protect water?
ensure that our agreement between Colorado, Arizona, and California along with us Nevada (500 plus) plan is being upheld and of course revisiting such terms annually or bi annually. look into ways to create a better envioronment.
Nevada has historically protected the right to abortion, including protecting the right in statute 30 years ago by a vote of the people. However, there remain barriers to access in the state. Do you support not only the right to abortion but policies that improve equitable access to abortion care?
Having access to, but not making it the primary option. there are many circumstances and things to consider. its a touchy subject of course and an important one. of course Nevada law NRS442.250 states that it is legal within 24 weeks. or after 24 weeks if can be fatal for women.
The state of Nevada is facing an unprecedented shortage of health care providers – a problem that impacts every area of medicine, including the provision of sexual and reproductive care. Do you support removing the physician-only requirement and allowing advanced practice clinicians (APCs) to provide this vital care to patients with training and certification?
we definitely need to step up our approach to the healthcare system here in Nevada. Having access to exceptional professionals is key and keeping them
Comprehensive, age and developmentally appropriate, medically-accurate, inclusive sex education has been proven to improve students’ long-term health outcomes, yet it is not required that students be provided with this information in their sex-ed programs. Do you believe that public school sex-ed programs should be comprehensive, medically accurate, and inclusive?
I believe we need to properly educate Nevada students on the importance and aspects of sex education in schools at the proper time, and yes medically accurate. We need to be honest and transparent. however I do believe it is also the responsibility of the parent to be able to acknowledge that the student will be learning that subject and what is expected.
It is well documented that patients of color face greater obstacles to obtaining sexual and reproductive health care than non-Hispanic white Americans – a pattern that results in worse health outcomes overall for BIPOC patients. Do you not only acknowledge systemic racism’s role in public health disparities but will you pursue policies that seek to rectify the historical harm of systemic racism and advance equitable access to health care?
Better healthcare in general in Nevada needs to be analyzed on all levels.
Knowing that the death penalty is exorbitantly expensive, racially discriminatory, and does not promote true healing for victims family members, do you support its abolition and do you think ending the death penalty is a crucial part of criminal justice reform?
it would be under consideration. however there are many things to consider.
True Colors United, a national organization that implements innovative solutions to youth homelessness that focus on the unique experiences of LGBTQ+ young people continues to rate Nevada as critically low, for its State Index on Youth Homelessness (in collaboration with the National Homelessness Law Center) that ranks and scores laws and policies related to preventing and addressing youth homelessness in the United States. What is your office’s plan to help fund and provide oversight regulations to youth homelessness services now that there is an abundance of housing dollars to address affordable housing and other housing needs?
all populations of homelessness would be addressed and how it will be funded.
What is your commitment to housing as a basic human right? Do you support the implementation of rent control policies as part of this commitment? Yes or no, and why?
yes I Believe there needs to be consideration in as to what a landlords maximum rent charge can be. and if we can do something about it. If they are trying to sell the house just simply notify renter and give them proper amount of days to leave premise. alot of renters are on fixed income. They cannot afford the burdens of inflation and rent increase
What do you plan to do to protect and help workers in Nevada from continued significant job loss projected in the next 10 years due to automation?
implement education of trades, also education of specific mechanics and operation of such automation. implement education of proper entrepreneurship as well in our schools.
Would you support removing pepper spray from our schools given that CCSD has been unable to verify the ingredients used in the pepper spray currently being used on students in CCSD?
pepper spray is a non lethal means to subdue a person of interest. there needs to be transparency of ingredients and make sure who ever is using receives proper training. however it can be up for debate.
Following the distribution of COVID-19 test kits, what are the policies you will implement that will ensure the recovery of Nevada’s community and economy after the pandemic?
ensure Nevada's health system is in place for future. proper education of hygiene. and implement budgets that create an environment for growth of economy in all aspects
Filipinos and Filipino Americans make up just 4% of registered nurses in the U.S., but account for nearly a third of all COVID-related deaths among registered nurses. What is your plan to help support our burdened healthcare system and support healthcare workers?
in Nevada we are diversified workforce. We have to educate the incoming healthcare workers in specific exposures related to the job. and ensure that they are properly outfitted to take on said exposures for the future. Proper PPE.
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