Randy Kutz

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Randy Kutz completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kutz's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-121600-2022-06-10\" id=\"heading-bio-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-121600-2022-06-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-121600-2022-06-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tMy wife and I have lived, worked, worshipped and raised our family in the western part of Arizona for nearly 30 years. We have 3 grown kids &amp; 3 grandkids. I'm a Christian, a Marine Corps Veteran, a Constitutional Conservative and I worked 8 years for former Congressman Trent Franks – 5 years as his Chief of Staff in Washington. My work in the US Congress initially was doing constituent services for veterans and military issues. As Chief of Staff in DC, my job was managing the team and leading the policy initiatives, strategy, leadership meetings and more outlined by the Congressman. I held a secret clearance, was briefed on matters of importance when it pertained to Mr. Frank’s committee jurisdiction, travelled to foreign countries and regularly engaged with leadership in the House, in AZ Gov, with Industry, Fed Agencies and Constituents. In addition to my military service and work on Capitol Hill, my career has mostly been training, coaching, consulting businesses on leadership, conflict resolution and negotiation. I basically help people and organizations solve problems. I hold a BA in sociology and culture, I have my MBA and professional certificates related to people skills.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-121600-2022-06-10\" id=\"heading-key-message-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-121600-2022-06-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-121600-2022-06-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Leadership: I will bring effective leadership to the US House and push for Congress to regain its constitutionally prescribed authority. Namely, the power of the purse through regular order and oversight of Federal agencies.</li><li>Liberty: I will fight to limit and shrink the size of the federal government and return 10th amendment authorities back to the states and the people to restore your God-given liberties.</li><li>Life: I will work to protect the lives of the citizenry of our country, from conception to grave so that all may live and thrive in peace and prosperity.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-121600-2022-06-10\" id=\"heading1-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-121600-2022-06-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-121600-2022-06-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tSpending and the National Debt: Our ongoing deficit spending year after year now has us $30+ Trillion in debt. This debt load and servicing the interest on that debt is unsustainable and undermines every ounce of security we have as a country. We must not only balance our budget, but we must retire our debt and stop enslaving our children and grandchildren to a debt they did not incur. It is immoral.<br/><br/>\r\nAmerica's Role in the World: The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. The preeminent responsibility of the United States government is to defend and protect the American people and advance their interests and welfare domestically and abroad. Fulfilling this responsibility requires the U.S. to engage in a broad spectrum of bilateral and multilateral relationships, international organizations, and legal agreements and treaties. However, it is imperative that the U.S. understand that these relations are not an end but merely a means for securing the safety, prosperity, and opportunities of the American people. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-121600-2022-06-10\" id=\"heading2-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-121600-2022-06-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-121600-2022-06-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAs a spiritual and moral example, I look to follow Jesus Christ because He is my Lord and Savior.<br/><br/>\r\nHistoric and political figures would include George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan. They represent 3 distinct periods in our nation's history and they all served our country with selflessness and country first principles. They were fighters who did not forget where they came from and why they served.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-121600-2022-06-10\" id=\"heading3-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-121600-2022-06-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-121600-2022-06-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tRead the Constitution. Seriously. I do not mean to be flippant, but so many people do not understand the basic principles of our governing documents. Start there. Everything else is window dressing.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-121600-2022-06-10\" id=\"heading4-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-121600-2022-06-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-121600-2022-06-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tFollow the Constitution. Keep the process simple. Follow regular order. Pass smaller bills. Limit federal government spending and size and scope by exercising the power of the purse and the power of oversight.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-121600-2022-06-10\" id=\"heading5-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-121600-2022-06-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-121600-2022-06-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI am an ideas-person who can think outside the box and find ways to resolve deadlocks to get problems solved. It has been my career as a trained coach and consultant of negotiation that shaped these qualities. I have coached thousands and and worked on thousands of deals. I have the ability to separate the people from the problem and not allow personality differences derail agreements. I have the ability to work with all people and build consensus. I can be constructive and conservative, without compromising my core principles, in order to get things done.<br/><br/>\r\nAs a Christian and a Marine Corps Veteran, I am compelled in my public service to live a life of integrity, honor and respect. Semper Fidelis to my God and those I serve.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-121600-2022-06-10\" id=\"heading6-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-121600-2022-06-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-121600-2022-06-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThree-fold... first, provide excellent constituent services on behalf of the entire district (approx 800,000 people) so you understand the federal issues the constituents are dealing with; second, show up to committees, offer amendments on legislation, read and vote on all Bills; third, hold federal government agencies accountable by exercising oversight and defunding programs and policies that exceed or abuse the role of the federal government.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-121600-2022-06-10\" id=\"heading7-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-121600-2022-06-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-121600-2022-06-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI would like to be remembered as someone who loved his country and loved people and that I was effective as a leader and that the legacy I left was measured in our country being in a better place than when I got here.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-121600-2022-06-10\" id=\"heading8-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-121600-2022-06-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-121600-2022-06-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAnti-war movement and end of Vietnam war. I was 8-9 years old.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-121600-2022-06-10\" id=\"heading9-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-121600-2022-06-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading9-121600-2022-06-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tPaper route at the age of 10.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-121600-2022-06-10\" id=\"heading10-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-121600-2022-06-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is your favorite book? Why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-121600-2022-06-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tBook/Movie... \"The Princess Bride\". <br/><br/>\r\nIt is adventurous, heroic, romantic, witty, funny, family friendly, redemptive and the good guys win.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-121600-2022-06-10\" id=\"heading11-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-121600-2022-06-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was the last song that got stuck in your head?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-121600-2022-06-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\"In my mind I'm gone to Carolina\"- James Taylor\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-121600-2022-06-10\" id=\"heading12-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-121600-2022-06-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is something that has been a struggle in your life?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading12-121600-2022-06-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI'm a doer. I struggle when the process of \"doing something\" is flawed and slow and inefficient. I suppose this will be an ongoing struggle as I seek to serve as a Member of Congress.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-121600-2022-06-10\" id=\"heading13-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-121600-2022-06-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading13-121600-2022-06-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tConstitutional powers of the purse and oversight. When exercised and with regular order, these two authorities wield incredible power for the American people via their Representative. With regular order the people's money is spent with transparency and with accountability. The American people through their Representative can \"have a say\" how to spend and how not to spend. What programs are worth funding and which ones should be dissolved. <br/><br/>\r\nSadly, this authority has been diminished. Every congressional cycle when budget/appropriation processes are not executed in order and on time, and when continuing resolutions and omnibus bills are passed instead, the American people's power via their Representative is surrendered to the Executive Branch and we function more like a monarchy or in some cases, a dictatorship. \"We the People\" is not just a slogan of our constitution, it is the expression of the power of the people outlined in this document... the People's Power... via their Representative - The US House of Representatives. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-121600-2022-06-10\" id=\"heading14-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-121600-2022-06-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading14-121600-2022-06-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tIt is beneficial but not essential. Best practices of running companies and managing people and processes in the private sector translate and are a benefit. I would rather have someone in Congress with no government/political experience over someone with nothing but government/political experience.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-121600-2022-06-10\" id=\"heading15-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-121600-2022-06-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading15-121600-2022-06-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tWe are a broke and a broken country. And we are not headed in a good direction.<br/><br/>\n<p>Regarding us being BROKE…<br/><br/>\r\nWe are now $30T in debt. And the President’s outrageous budget for the upcoming FY has $6T of spending but only $4T of revenue, adding another year of deficit spending and furthering our economic woes. <br/><br/>\r\nMake no mistake… economic security equates to national security!!<br/><br/>\r\nAn avalanche awaits. If we don’t have real reforms NOW we will be consuming 100% of our tax revenue paying for entitlements and interest on that debt, leaving $0 for defense spending or other programs. IT IS NOT SUSTAINABLE.<br/><br/>\r\nRegarding us being BROKEN…<br/><br/>\r\nOn every front we have monumental challenges that are making us less secure. We are facing enormous problems in our country, all the while our elected officials are wrapped around the axel, dysfunctional and unable to lead us to safer and higher ground. We are at war with ourselves in many ways – a rhetorical civil war of politics at the expense of the American people’s security, liberty, peace and prosperity. It is not sustainable.<br/><br/>\r\nFailed leadership and entrenched, self-serving politicians on both sides of the aisle have been kicking the can down the road for far too long. The problems of yesterday have not gone away. They have arrived, here, today- and they are bigger than ever. <br/><br/>\r\nFor example…<br/><br/>\r\nIt has been 20 years since the federal government balanced the budget and going on 30 years since the Congress completed its budget process on time and in regular order. Our debt back then was about $5T. Now it’s $30T. Through continuing resolutions, we keep funding programs that have not been authorized = $340B annually<br/><br/>\r\nComplicating and compounding these problems are open border policies, runaway inflation and energy dependence that make us less safe.<br/><br/>\n</p>\nThis is not sustainable, but I believe it is fixable. But it will take real leadership that’s focused on real problem using real congressional authority to get us back on track\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-121600-2022-06-10\" id=\"heading16-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-121600-2022-06-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIf you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading16-121600-2022-06-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tArmed Services, Government Oversight and Reform, Foreign Affairs.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-121600-2022-06-10\" id=\"heading17-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-121600-2022-06-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading17-121600-2022-06-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tIf the voter says so. An election every two years requires the elected Representative to make the case again.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-121600-2022-06-10\" id=\"heading18-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-121600-2022-06-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your thoughts on term limits?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading18-121600-2022-06-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tTerm Limits is a two-edged sword. Regardless of political party, everyone wants to limit the term of the people they don't like and keep the people they do like. While there is a strong voter sentiment for Term Limits, there is no consensus on how long that term should be. Too short and you lose institutional knowledge because of the ramp up time to understand how things work and to grow in effectiveness. Too long of a term and you have Members who lose touch with the voter and no longer are accountable. <br/><br/>\r\nConstitutionally there is an opportunity to limit the term of a Member of the US House of Representatives every 2 years. It is a really short re-election cycle. The Framers designed it to be that the US House is closest and most accountable to the people, allowing them to vote them out of office quickly. This burden is on the voter to know their Representative and vote them in or out. And the burden is on the Member/Candidate to make the case for re-election. Every two years.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-121600-2022-06-10\" id=\"heading19-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-121600-2022-06-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading19-121600-2022-06-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tNewt Gingrich, Jon Kyl, Trent Franks, Debbie Lesko... They were/are Statesmen who could work across the aisle without compromising on principle.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-121600-2022-06-10\" id=\"heading20-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse20-121600-2022-06-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tTell us your favorite joke.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading20-121600-2022-06-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse20-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tWhat are the 9 most terrifying words?<br/><br/>\n<p>\"I'm from the government, and I'm here to help.\" <br/><br/>\n</p>\nA Reagan quote. Funny, but that is no joke.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-121600-2022-06-10\" id=\"heading21-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse21-121600-2022-06-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading21-121600-2022-06-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse21-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThe word \"compromise\" is a big misnomer in politics both for politicians and the public. I prefer the word \"common ground.\" When people talk about compromise, it implies giving in on matters of principle (i.e., compromising one's principles). Two parties with opposing principles cannot (ought not) compromise to reach an agreement. Common ground, on the other hand, is a positive approach to understanding where both parties have overlapping interests. But that requires both parties to engage with each other and have honest debate and robust dialogue with the intent toward consensus building. In our current political environment it is about powerplays, denying engagement and denying a voice. <br/><br/>\r\nOne solution to get us moving toward this common ground is to focus on smaller and more frequent legislation instead of attempting slow comprehensive reform bills. There is so much the left and the right can agree on when focused on smaller bills that still have big impact for the American People. This is possible in areas of legislation impacting Veterans, Defense, Seniors and more. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-121600-2022-06-10\" id=\"heading22-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse22-121600-2022-06-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tThe Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading22-121600-2022-06-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse22-121600-2022-06-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI am a huge proponent of following regular order. This means completing the budget process on time with full transparency and ensuring all appropriation bills get the full process in committee and make it to the floor for votes. I am not a fan of omnibus bills nor continuing resolutions. I will help lead the effort to restore the constitutional authority of the power of the purse back to the Congress in general and the US House in particular. And the budget that is ultimately passed needs to be balanced. I will fight to end deficit spending.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1548351761485-0\"><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(\"div-gpt-ad-1548351761485-0\"); });</script></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nRandy Kutz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kutz's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. My wife and I have lived, worked, worshipped and raised our family in the western part of Arizona for nearly 30 years. We have 3 grown kids & 3 grandkids. I'm a Christian, a Marine Corps Veteran, a Constitutional Conservative and I worked 8 years for former Congressman Trent Franks – 5 years as his Chief of Staff in Washington. My work in the US Congress initially was doing constituent services for veterans and military issues. As Chief of Staff in DC, my job was managing the team and leading the policy initiatives, strategy, leadership meetings and more outlined by the Congressman. I held a secret clearance, was briefed on matters of importance when it pertained to Mr. Frank’s committee jurisdiction, travelled to foreign countries and regularly engaged with leadership in the House, in AZ Gov, with Industry, Fed Agencies and Constituents. In addition to my military service and work on Capitol Hill, my career has mostly been training, coaching, consulting businesses on leadership, conflict resolution and negotiation. I basically help people and organizations solve problems. I hold a BA in sociology and culture, I have my MBA and professional certificates related to people skills. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Leadership: I will bring effective leadership to the US House and push for Congress to regain its constitutionally prescribed authority. Namely, the power of the purse through regular order and oversight of Federal agencies. Liberty: I will fight to limit and shrink the size of the federal government and return 10th amendment authorities back to the states and the people to restore your God-given liberties. Life: I will work to protect the lives of the citizenry of our country, from conception to grave so that all may live and thrive in peace and prosperity. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Spending and the National Debt: Our ongoing deficit spending year after year now has us $30+ Trillion in debt. This debt load and servicing the interest on that debt is unsustainable and undermines every ounce of security we have as a country. We must not only balance our budget, but we must retire our debt and stop enslaving our children and grandchildren to a debt they did not incur. It is immoral. America's Role in the World: The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. The preeminent responsibility of the United States government is to defend and protect the American people and advance their interests and welfare domestically and abroad. Fulfilling this responsibility requires the U.S. to engage in a broad spectrum of bilateral and multilateral relationships, international organizations, and legal agreements and treaties. However, it is imperative that the U.S. understand that these relations are not an end but merely a means for securing the safety, prosperity, and opportunities of the American people. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? As a spiritual and moral example, I look to follow Jesus Christ because He is my Lord and Savior. Historic and political figures would include George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan. They represent 3 distinct periods in our nation's history and they all served our country with selflessness and country first principles. They were fighters who did not forget where they came from and why they served. Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? Read the Constitution. Seriously. I do not mean to be flippant, but so many people do not understand the basic principles of our governing documents. Start there. Everything else is window dressing. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Follow the Constitution. Keep the process simple. Follow regular order. Pass smaller bills. Limit federal government spending and size and scope by exercising the power of the purse and the power of oversight. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? I am an ideas-person who can think outside the box and find ways to resolve deadlocks to get problems solved. It has been my career as a trained coach and consultant of negotiation that shaped these qualities. I have coached thousands and and worked on thousands of deals. I have the ability to separate the people from the problem and not allow personality differences derail agreements. I have the ability to work with all people and build consensus. I can be constructive and conservative, without compromising my core principles, in order to get things done. As a Christian and a Marine Corps Veteran, I am compelled in my public service to live a life of integrity, honor and respect. Semper Fidelis to my God and those I serve. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? Three-fold... first, provide excellent constituent services on behalf of the entire district (approx 800,000 people) so you understand the federal issues the constituents are dealing with; second, show up to committees, offer amendments on legislation, read and vote on all Bills; third, hold federal government agencies accountable by exercising oversight and defunding programs and policies that exceed or abuse the role of the federal government. What legacy would you like to leave? I would like to be remembered as someone who loved his country and loved people and that I was effective as a leader and that the legacy I left was measured in our country being in a better place than when I got here. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? Anti-war movement and end of Vietnam war. I was 8-9 years old. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? Paper route at the age of 10. What is your favorite book? Why? Book/Movie... \"The Princess Bride\". It is adventurous, heroic, romantic, witty, funny, family friendly, redemptive and the good guys win. What was the last song that got stuck in your head? \"In my mind I'm gone to Carolina\"- James Taylor What is something that has been a struggle in your life? I'm a doer. I struggle when the process of \"doing something\" is flawed and slow and inefficient. I suppose this will be an ongoing struggle as I seek to serve as a Member of Congress. What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? Constitutional powers of the purse and oversight. When exercised and with regular order, these two authorities wield incredible power for the American people via their Representative. With regular order the people's money is spent with transparency and with accountability. The American people through their Representative can \"have a say\" how to spend and how not to spend. What programs are worth funding and which ones should be dissolved. Sadly, this authority has been diminished. Every congressional cycle when budget/appropriation processes are not executed in order and on time, and when continuing resolutions and omnibus bills are passed instead, the American people's power via their Representative is surrendered to the Executive Branch and we function more like a monarchy or in some cases, a dictatorship. \"We the People\" is not just a slogan of our constitution, it is the expression of the power of the people outlined in this document... the People's Power... via their Representative - The US House of Representatives. Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? It is beneficial but not essential. Best practices of running companies and managing people and processes in the private sector translate and are a benefit. I would rather have someone in Congress with no government/political experience over someone with nothing but government/political experience. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? We are a broke and a broken country. And we are not headed in a good direction. Regarding us being BROKE… We are now $30T in debt. And the President’s outrageous budget for the upcoming FY has $6T of spending but only $4T of revenue, adding another year of deficit spending and furthering our economic woes. Make no mistake… economic security equates to national security!! An avalanche awaits. If we don’t have real reforms NOW we will be consuming 100% of our tax revenue paying for entitlements and interest on that debt, leaving $0 for defense spending or other programs. IT IS NOT SUSTAINABLE. Regarding us being BROKEN… On every front we have monumental challenges that are making us less secure. We are facing enormous problems in our country, all the while our elected officials are wrapped around the axel, dysfunctional and unable to lead us to safer and higher ground. We are at war with ourselves in many ways – a rhetorical civil war of politics at the expense of the American people’s security, liberty, peace and prosperity. It is not sustainable. Failed leadership and entrenched, self-serving politicians on both sides of the aisle have been kicking the can down the road for far too long. The problems of yesterday have not gone away. They have arrived, here, today- and they are bigger than ever. For example… It has been 20 years since the federal government balanced the budget and going on 30 years since the Congress completed its budget process on time and in regular order. Our debt back then was about $5T. Now it’s $30T. Through continuing resolutions, we keep funding programs that have not been authorized = $340B annually Complicating and compounding these problems are open border policies, runaway inflation and energy dependence that make us less safe. This is not sustainable, but I believe it is fixable. But it will take real leadership that’s focused on real problem using real congressional authority to get us back on track If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of? Armed Services, Government Oversight and Reform, Foreign Affairs. Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? If the voter says so. An election every two years requires the elected Representative to make the case again. What are your thoughts on term limits? Term Limits is a two-edged sword. Regardless of political party, everyone wants to limit the term of the people they don't like and keep the people they do like. While there is a strong voter sentiment for Term Limits, there is no consensus on how long that term should be. Too short and you lose institutional knowledge because of the ramp up time to understand how things work and to grow in effectiveness. Too long of a term and you have Members who lose touch with the voter and no longer are accountable. Constitutionally there is an opportunity to limit the term of a Member of the US House of Representatives every 2 years. It is a really short re-election cycle. The Framers designed it to be that the US House is closest and most accountable to the people, allowing them to vote them out of office quickly. This burden is on the voter to know their Representative and vote them in or out. And the burden is on the Member/Candidate to make the case for re-election. Every two years. Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? Newt Gingrich, Jon Kyl, Trent Franks, Debbie Lesko... They were/are Statesmen who could work across the aisle without compromising on principle. Tell us your favorite joke. What are the 9 most terrifying words? \"I'm from the government, and I'm here to help.\" A Reagan quote. Funny, but that is no joke. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? The word \"compromise\" is a big misnomer in politics both for politicians and the public. I prefer the word \"common ground.\" When people talk about compromise, it implies giving in on matters of principle (i.e., compromising one's principles). Two parties with opposing principles cannot (ought not) compromise to reach an agreement. Common ground, on the other hand, is a positive approach to understanding where both parties have overlapping interests. But that requires both parties to engage with each other and have honest debate and robust dialogue with the intent toward consensus building. In our current political environment it is about powerplays, denying engagement and denying a voice. One solution to get us moving toward this common ground is to focus on smaller and more frequent legislation instead of attempting slow comprehensive reform bills. There is so much the left and the right can agree on when focused on smaller bills that still have big impact for the American People. This is possible in areas of legislation impacting Veterans, Defense, Seniors and more. The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected? I am a huge proponent of following regular order. This means completing the budget process on time with full transparency and ensuring all appropriation bills get the full process in committee and make it to the floor for votes. I am not a fan of omnibus bills nor continuing resolutions. I will help lead the effort to restore the constitutional authority of the power of the purse back to the Congress in general and the US House in particular. And the budget that is ultimately passed needs to be balanced. I will fight to end deficit spending.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]