Ballotpedia: Justin Konchar

Justin is originally from Lyndora, Pennsylvania, and has lived there his entire life.

Justin currently works as a business owner.

Justin Daniel Konchar's campaign for State Representative in State Assembly District 11 in Pennsylvania is his first run for public office.

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Supports conducting thorough audits of government agencies and programs to identify and eliminate wasteful spending.

Supports eliminating property taxes to increase disposable income and investment capital, encouraging entrepreneurship, consumer spending, and job creation.

- Supports conducting thorough audits of government agencies and programs to identify and eliminate wasteful spending.
- Supports eliminating property taxes.

Economy

Opposes government mandates on personal choices, including healthcare decisions.

- Opposes government mandates on personal choices, including healthcare decisions.

Healthcare

Supports school choice initiatives, including charter schools, voucher programs, and education savings accounts, to empower parents in their children's education.

Supports voucher programs and education savings accounts.

- Supports voucher programs and education savings accounts.

Education

As of September 30, 2024, Justin Daniel Konchar’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Opposes imprisonment for non-violent offenses.

- Supports decriminalizing marijuana.
- Opposes gun control.
- Opposes imprisonment for non-violent offenses.

Public Safety

Supports implementing a state ballot initiative process.

- Supports implementing a state ballot initiative process.

Voting & Elections

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Justin Daniel Konchar

Justin is from Ohio. He has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Ohio State University. He lives in Columbus.

As of October 3, 2024, Justin Daniel Konchar’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in supporting local economies and small businesses.

Supports removing "unnecessary and intrusive government regulations" to promote individual freedom and responsibility.

Supports lower taxes and reduced government interference.

Supports eliminating "unnecessary and burdensome regulations" to boost the economy.

Supports decentralization, shifting power and decision-making authority closer to the local level.

Believes Pennsylvania’s marijuana laws are outdated, leading to "unnecessary criminalization and economic stagnation."

Supports eliminating licenses for farmers, micro-growers, and independently owned head shops to cultivate marijuana, saying it will reduce bureaucratic red tape, lower barriers to entry, increase competition, and drive innovation.

Believes competition in the education sector will improve quality and diversity of educational opportunities.

Believes the current education system, dominated by government-run schools, lacks the flexibility and responsiveness to address diverse learning styles and interests.

Believes government control over education causes politicization and inefficiency, and supports reducing government involvement while increasing private and community-based initiatives for a more effective educational environment.

Supports parental and student autonomy in choosing their educational path.

Believes the current education system restricts parents' and students' choices, saying "Education choice is essential for fostering innovation, improving quality, and respecting the rights of parents and students."

Supports school choice, which includes vouchers, charter schools, and tax credits for private school tuition.

Supports the Defend the Guard legislation, which would require a formal declaration of war by Congress before state National Guard units can be deployed overseas.

Believes the National Guard should not be deployed overseas without a formal declaration of war by Congress, supporting constitutional governance, individual rights, and a non-interventionist foreign policy.

Believes in respecting the commitment and dedication of public safety officials while safeguarding their well-being.

Believes National Guard service members play a crucial role in protecting and serving their state and nation.

Supports measures to protect service members.

Believes centralized government leads to "a concentration of power and reduced accountability."

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