CA District 1, REPUBLICAN, John Jones for CONGRESS
John Jones Illegal Immigration Stances Republican Candidate Campaign Congress US House
Name of Candidate:
John W. Jones
Name of Campaign Committee:
John W. Jones for Congress
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 263, Davis, Calif. 95617-0263
Phone Contact Information:
530 758-9867
Campaign E-mail and website:
JWJones4Congress@aol.com / info@JohnWJonesforCongress.com
www.JohnWJonesforCongress.com
State and District:
California, 1st Congressional District of NW Calif.
Political Party:
Republican
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat):
Challenger
Incumbents only: What is your career grade at www.betterimmigration.com ?
n/a
Campaign Funds Raised as of most recent reporting cycle:
approx. $65,000
This form completed by (Candidate and Campaign Managers Only):
Candidate
Candidate Background Information
retired Police Officer of 31 years service, life-long Boy Scout
volunteer - Scoutmaster
14 years
Top Campaign Issues:
Conservative issues: reduce taxes, reduce bureaucracy, fiscal
responsibility,
intelligent legislation with vision and direction without
micro-management and
over-regulation, aggressive debate of issues w/in Congress
but unifying voice
externally to strength of country;
Stay the course in War in Iraq and on Terror, Intelligently and
completely address
Illegal Immigration, reform Social Security and Medicare
Provide for Infrastructure for District - roadways, port, commercial
aviation faicilities
support, waterways, re-vitalize timber and salmon fishing
industries
Education, Awards & Honors:
Eagle Scout
BA - Political Science/Anthropolgy (Univ. of Calif. Sta. Barb.) & MBA
- Public
Administration/Marketing/Accounting/Human Resource (Univ. of
Calif. Davis)
Multiple Distinguished Service Awards for Service to the Community and
Youth,
including Police Officer of the Year and Scouting's Silver
Beaver
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district:
North West California, along the coast, including Del Norte, Humboldt,
Mendocino,
Lake, Napa Counties, Sonoma Valley of Sonoma County, and
southern half of
Yolo County; primary historical industries include the Timber
and Salmon
fishing industries, and the Wine industry, as well as the
University of California
in Davis, Calif.
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters:
rough approximate: 48% Democrat, 28% Republican, 19% Decline to state
Survey Questions
(Please describe your feelings on the following with a number 1-10 or with
the response Undecided (1=Strongly Disagree, 2-4=Disagree, 5=Neutral, 6-9 Agree,
10=Strongly Agree)
I believe illegal immigration can be reversed if we enforce our existing
laws? (1-10)
8, there must be aggressive enforcement (no sanctuary jurisdictions),
but this is not
the only element requred to reverse the problem
As a member of Congress I will use the full force of my office to ensure the
Executive Branch starts to enforce our existing immigration laws? (1-10)
10
Illegal Immigrants should be deported when detected in the interior of the
US? (1-10)
10, and to deep into the interior of their countries of origin
Law abiding and legal American citizens should be required to accept
biometric identification? (1-10)
1
I believe that local and state police should assist with immigration
enforcement? (1-10)
10 (again, no sanctuaries), not primary function, but full enforcement
Federal taxpayer funding to groups that support illegal immigration like La
Raza should be stopped. (1-10)
10
I support "Comprehensive immigration reform" that would allow illegal aliens
currently in the US to stay without fear of deportation as guest or temporary
workers? (1-10)
1
Illegal aliens should be allowed to leave the US and return quickly on a fast
track as guest or temporary workers? (1-10)
2, only on 1-year "worker visas" after full background and medical
screening, and with
proper, legal documentation, if they had pre-existing,
reliable employment
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to attend state sponsored universities
at in state tuition rates? (1-10)
1
Employers that intentionally hire illegal aliens should be fined and or
arrested depending on the severity. (1-10)
10, absolutely, where knowingly and intentionally hiring, given severe
penalties
English should be the national language of America. (1-10)
10, we must have assimilation, not accomodation
I support the SPP Security and Prosperity Partnership and Agreements that
combine the economies of America, Mexico, and Canada. (1-10)
2, we must have strong trade relationships and agreements, but not
'combine' with
I believe the existing law that says aiding and abetting illegal aliens
inside the US is a crime should be enforced? (1-10)
10, with strong penalties
Banks should be allowed to continue giving taxpayer backed home mortgages to
illegal aliens? (1-10)
1
Executive Branch orders to US Border Patrol to only "Catch and Release"
illegal aliens at the border and not to speak to the media or Members of Congress
should be rescinded? (1-10)
10
Congress should investigate why the Executive Branch of the United States is
not enforcing our existing immigration laws, why all fines against employers
had ceased by 2004, and why some actions of the Executive branch appear to be
more in the interest of drug and human smugglers than the American public?
(1-10)
6, Let's correct the situation, not waste time and energy with debate
on the blame
game
Short Answer
Has your campaign addressed the topic of illegal immigration in speeches,
commercials, ads, or campaign materials? What are those messages? (Please provide
sources or examples)
In speeches and materials: My recommendations:
A very secure border - fence, w/ virtual support and
increased, adequate border patrol; no Guest workers or amnesty - 1-year "worker visas"
only for worker alone, "residence visas" if desired to reside and work
towards citizenship (employment required w/in a couple months & no subsistence
benefits); severe penalties for employers knowingly hiring undocumented, but full
support of government for employers to easily identify and confirm proper
documentation; support of law enforcement for quick checks of legal documentation;
documents (birth certificates, green cards, SSN cards) used must be produced
counterfeit-proof; no benefits (medical, education, etc.) accessible to illegal
immigrants and no immigrant participation in Social Security; employers to
petition INS for quick processing of loyal undocumented workers for return;
English official language and assimilation required; illegal criminals
incarcerated in their countries or at their country's expense (or charged against
foreign
aid) and repeat illegal intrants deported to far interiors; elinimate
automatic citizenship of children born of illegals per 14th Amend.; with
documentation, legal employment would be documented, with fair pay, paid taxes and
provided benefits and Workman's Comp, and fair, level playing field assured for all
employees
What do you feel your opponent's stance on illegal immigration or immigration
reform is or would be?
2 or more National Immigration Control coalitions have rated him,
Democrat Congressman Mike Thompson, absolutely failing on his voting record,
voting against immigration control and for benefits being provided to illegal
aliens as well as a pass on staying here
Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other
immigration reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time?
not specifically, but wine industry and farm bureau members and
representatives have broadly liked and supported my positions and candidacy
Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC?
Yes, assuredly and proudly. The endorsement would be so greatly
appreciated, and any contribution would help my campaign, in a very close,
competitive race, assure election and would be very well appreciated.
Please use the remainder of this space to share any further opinions on these
issues. (optional)
The above statement on my position and recommendations on illegal
immigration are quite thorough, but I have an extensive, more complete discussion
on same and many other issues on my web site, www.JohnWJonesforCongress.com.
I've been additionally quite gratified to discover that my thoughts on this
critical issue were so closely in line with the printed thoughts of Newt Gingrich
in his most recent book. My desire to address this will be one of my first
priorities once in office.
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Candidate Pledge
I, _John W. Jones _____________, hereby pledge to stand with the American
public to have the US Border secured and existing immigration laws enforced with
the intention of reducing the number of illegal aliens entering and remaining
in the US. I understand that the vast majority of Americans want the border
secured, taxpayer benefits for illegal aliens ended, local police helping to
enforce immigration laws, and employers that hire, aid, and abet illegal aliens
to be charged.
Furthermore, I will not support any trade agreement or Executive Branch
treaty that compromises our ability to enforce our existing immigration laws and
threatens US sovereignty.
I will actively oppose any attempt to remove or replace the current laws that
say illegal aliens are to be deported with a guest worker or temporary worker
program that allows illegal aliens to stay or quickly return to the US.
Signed,
___John W. Jones___________________________
Candidate Name
____John W. Jones_________________________
Date
____10-20-2006_____________
