Who is Tyler Lee, Republican candidate for U.S. House District 12?
Political party: Republican
Age as of Nov. 8, 2022: 35
Campaign website:www.votetylerlee.com
Email:info@votetylerlee.com
Occupation:Small Business Owner
Education:Bachelor’s Degree
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought): No
Please list your highlights of civic involvement:
My church, Freedom House, regularly engages in our community. I have served with Adopt A Block, The Dream Center, Second Harvest Food Bank, Let Us Worship, and many other opportunities each month.
What is your plan for limiting the effects of inflation?
Too much money is being printed and upwards of 80% of all US dollars in circulation have been printed in the past two years. The fastest way to alleviate the pain of inflation is to cut regulation on business and allow America’s domestic energy producers to bring back American energy independence. This would lower energy costs overnight and also make America a net exporter of energy, thereby helping to reduce the trade deficit at the same time.
What is the federal government’s role in controlling or ending the COVID-19 pandemic?
Unfair government policies regarding who is essential and who is non-essential, the flip-flopping mask mandates, the no jab no job policies, concerns about children’s schooling, has caused great damage to individual Americans and to the country as a whole. I would declare the federal State of Emergency over effective immediately, and I would not vote on any further COVID-19 relief packages. Congress has the power and duty to investigate the cause of COVID and any negligence and malfeasance.
What is the federal government’s role in combating the effects of climate change?
God’s earth must be preserved for its own sake, and future generations shall inherit the natural beauty of the land. I will always support legislation that curbs pollution and promotes responsible waste management, and that creates spacious preserves for nature. I have been on the campaign trail since May of last year and have talked to thousands of constituents. Not one time have any of them expressed concern about climate change. It just isn’t an issue for them.
What is your plan for reducing violent crime?
I will fund the police, not defund them. The U.S. is experiencing the biggest crime wave in recent history with cities breaking records in different crime categories. While much of police policy is a local and state issue, one thing that congress can do right away is to finish the wall on the southern border. Criminal gangs, drugs, human trafficking, and sex offenders are flooding into our country. By the simple act of fixing this crisis, the U.S. would become a safer country instantly.
What should happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned?
Abortion is not mentioned in the Constitution, therefore, it is rightfully a state issue.
Do you trust the integrity of the election process and what, if any, changes would you make to ensure election integrity?
The issue of election integrity is a leading concern for nearly every citizen that I have spoken with. Simply put, the American people do not trust their election system, and I view this as an area of huge concern for the health of the Republic. However, the Constitution clearly gives authority to administer elections to the State legislatures and not the federal government. I will work against any effort to expand the role of the federal government.