Peter Joseph Bono

[{"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>Peter Bono completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bono'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-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading-bio-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-214545-2024-07-01\" 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-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-214545-2024-07-01\" 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 an American citizen by birth\r\n<p>My name is Peter Joseph bono\r\nI resided in Illinois I attended all Catholic grade schools and high school I played Soccer in grade and high school I graduated in 1969.\r\n</p>\n<pre>I enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1970\r\n</pre>\n<p>During my period in the military service for thirty-four years and 11 months and 10 days. I served my country with Honor and Dignity.\r\nI was assigned to several (7) U S Man of War Ships. \r\n</p><p>My various duties were classified, I worked in the Weapons Dept with a top secret clearance. While in the service I was instructed by several of my Mentors to: HONOR, RESPECT. CHARACTER\r\n.\r\nI was assigned to top positions at all of my duty stations. I learned to have a HEART. To listen to our service members. I handled a multitude amount of issues, from maintaining positive emotions and spear heading many new programs in the Navy at a time of severe depression with our service members. I am still not allowed to inform any personnel about several of my actions while I served my country. I retired from the U S Military in the early 2000’s.\r\n</p><p>After my military service, I started several projects to make a living. I worked in the Security Field, helping our citizens to have a safer and to be able to take care of themselves.\r\nI also was employed to work with several companies to provide security measures for residential neighborhoods.\r\n</p>\n On Jan 4, 2017, I started assisting disabled vets with their problems with the Dept of Veterans Affairs.. I started a food bank.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading-key-message-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-214545-2024-07-01\" 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-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>I truly Care of the constituents of the 50th district FIRST.\r\n<p>There are so much local political Corruption throughout our lovely district. The supposedly homeless crisis was caused by our president Joe Biden welcoming in ILLEGAL REFUGEES to our borders illegally invading our borders thus making our country the very dangerous place for our U S Citizens to reside.\r\n</p>\nI will stand tall with our new President Donald Trump to deal with this huge immigration problem.</li><li>Economy. To jump start our country by promoting to start up the various oil producing pipelines that President Biden shuttered.\r\n\r\nTo start a process to lower so many of our daily requirements that are needed, such as food prices, fuel prices, promote local businesses to start up their businesses.\r\n\r\nTo provide the assistance that is needed to advance the American Dream!!!</li><li>To provide Free child care facilities to full time employed parents a safe place to place their children while the parents are working. These facilities will be only provided to the 50 th district constituents that a residing in our district.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading1-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-214545-2024-07-01\" 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=\"heading1-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-214545-2024-07-01\" 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\tTruth and prosperity be transparent in the local leaders daily functions.<br/><br/>\n<pre>Way too much Corruption in the disappropriate actions of our local leaders,<br/><br/>\r\nAMERICA FIRST!!!<br/><br/>\r\n</pre>\n<p>Not Bankrupting our district by providing assistance to refugees invading our country. <br/><br/>\r\nThe local politicians promote a HUMANITARIAN HEART FOR THESE REFUGEES.<br/><br/>\r\nWe need to take care of our U.S. citizens concerns FIRST. That is what I intend to do again!<br/><br/>\n</p>\nAmericans are FIRST!!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading2-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-214545-2024-07-01\" 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=\"heading2-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-214545-2024-07-01\" 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 Mentor, Chaplain Henry Peterson who instructed me to never leave a VET BEHIND!!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading3-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-214545-2024-07-01\" 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=\"heading3-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-214545-2024-07-01\" 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\tDeath and dying by Kubler Ross<br/>\r\nThis is what’s happening to our country now!! It’s dying!!!I.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading4-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-214545-2024-07-01\" 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=\"heading4-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-214545-2024-07-01\" 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\tCharacter of the person, who, what, when and where concerns of the candidate. What are the Candidates about?<br/>\n<p>Loyalty- to our country FIRST!!<br/><br/>\n</p>\nRespect- show respect in dealing with all Constituents.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading5-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-214545-2024-07-01\" 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=\"heading5-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-214545-2024-07-01\" 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 character for caring for people’s concerns\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading6-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-214545-2024-07-01\" 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=\"heading6-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-214545-2024-07-01\" 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\tTaking Care of our family, the U.S. citizens FIRST!!<br/>\n<p>To provide Safety to our country, strong U.S. military First!<br/>\n</p>\nTo provide no nonsense activities in our legislature. No more bullying.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading7-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-214545-2024-07-01\" 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=\"heading7-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-214545-2024-07-01\" 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\tBecause I truly care for Our American values and Traditions!!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading8-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-214545-2024-07-01\" 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=\"heading8-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-214545-2024-07-01\" 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 death of John h Kennedy I was 12 yrs old\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading9-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-214545-2024-07-01\" 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=\"heading9-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-214545-2024-07-01\" 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\tStockboy at a discount store. I had the job 29 days. The 30th day I could have joined a UNION so I was laid off\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading10-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-214545-2024-07-01\" 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=\"heading10-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-214545-2024-07-01\" 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\tGrapes of Wrath. The book touches my heart.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading11-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-214545-2024-07-01\" 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 could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-214545-2024-07-01\" 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\tSpider-Man I like to climb building<br/>\r\nHe’s a true man of character\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading12-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-214545-2024-07-01\" 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=\"heading12-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-214545-2024-07-01\" 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\tGod bless america\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading13-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-214545-2024-07-01\" 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=\"heading13-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-214545-2024-07-01\" 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\tPoverty, I have visited over 30 foreign countries and I’ve seen poverty in all of them<br/>\n<p>But<br/>\n</p>\nTo be in the USA it’s totally Disgusting\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading14-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-214545-2024-07-01\" 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=\"heading14-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-214545-2024-07-01\" 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\tThey hold the purse strings for our country\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading15-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-214545-2024-07-01\" 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=\"heading15-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-214545-2024-07-01\" 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\tNot at all<br/>\r\nHow much experience does a politician need to learn how to LIE, CHEAT,and STEAL OUR MONEY\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading16-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-214545-2024-07-01\" 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=\"heading16-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-214545-2024-07-01\" 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\tWars with China, Iran, Korea, Russia and most important the possible overthrow of our nation by its U.S. citizens<br/><br/>\r\nWe are tired of living this way! It’s a bunch of crap, taxes and more taxes!!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading17-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-214545-2024-07-01\" 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=\"heading17-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-214545-2024-07-01\" 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\t2-4 years two years is not enough time to get your agenda completed\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading18-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-214545-2024-07-01\" 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=\"heading18-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-214545-2024-07-01\" 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 believe in term limits but this measure will never be taken seriously because of all of our GREEDY POLITICIANS!!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading19-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-214545-2024-07-01\" 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=\"heading19-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-214545-2024-07-01\" 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\tU S Congressman Jim jordan\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading20-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse20-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tBoth sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading20-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse20-214545-2024-07-01\" 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\tToo many to mention come spend a day with BONO\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading21-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse21-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-214545-2024-07-01\" 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=\"heading21-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse21-214545-2024-07-01\" 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’s the last thing Sonny Bono said before he crashed into the tree and passed away?<br/>\n<p>I GOT U BABE!!<br/><br/>\r\nNo I’m not related to him<br/>\n</p>\nBut it would be an honor if I was!!!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading22-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse22-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-214545-2024-07-01\" 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=\"heading22-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse22-214545-2024-07-01\" 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\tTotally yes that’s our way of life that we have experience for a lifetime\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading23-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse23-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-214545-2024-07-01\" 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=\"heading23-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse23-214545-2024-07-01\" 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\tBe able to promote wealth with total transparency\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading24-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse24-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tHow should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading24-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse24-214545-2024-07-01\" 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\tTo promote fairness to all parties involved\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading25-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse25-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading25-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse25-214545-2024-07-01\" 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\tCalifornia GOP Party<br/><br/>\n<p>Moms for America<br/><br/>\r\nDr John GILLICK/co-inventer of CPAP SYSTEM DURING VIETNAM CONFLICT<br/><br/>\r\nTHE FORGOTTEN ONES/ Vietnam war veterans (320) that decided not to return to the USA because they lost their total faith in the USA/ they are still living in many foreign countries<br/><br/>\r\nVets Helping Vets USA/ Advocate for disabled military combat veterans that served in U S Miltary from WW11 through present day<br/><br/>\r\nVFW POST 9305-El Centro /Lifetime Member<br/><br/>\r\n3,400 disabled military service members presently residing in the 50th district!!<br/><br/>\n</p>\nGrocery Outlet Store/Point Loma/ donations of food daily for thousands of homeless refugees and of course our U.S. MILITARY VETERANS ARE LAST TO BE CARED FOR\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse26-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading26-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse26-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse26-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat committees interest you?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading26-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse26-214545-2024-07-01\" 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<br/>\n<p>Dept of veterans Affairs<br/>\n</p>\nAgriculture\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse27-214545-2024-07-01\" id=\"heading27-214545-2024-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse27-214545-2024-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse27-214545-2024-07-01\" 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 views on financial transparency and government accountability?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading27-214545-2024-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse27-214545-2024-07-01\" 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 believe in total transparency. There has to be an itemized deduction setup so the American citizens are aware of every cent is spent, no more funds for favors.\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>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nPeter Bono completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bono's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I’m an American citizen by birth My name is Peter Joseph bono\r\nI resided in Illinois I attended all Catholic grade schools and high school I played Soccer in grade and high school I graduated in 1969. I enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1970 During my period in the military service for thirty-four years and 11 months and 10 days. I served my country with Honor and Dignity.\r\nI was assigned to several (7) U S Man of War Ships. My various duties were classified, I worked in the Weapons Dept with a top secret clearance. While in the service I was instructed by several of my Mentors to: HONOR, RESPECT. CHARACTER\r\n.\r\nI was assigned to top positions at all of my duty stations. I learned to have a HEART. To listen to our service members. I handled a multitude amount of issues, from maintaining positive emotions and spear heading many new programs in the Navy at a time of severe depression with our service members. I am still not allowed to inform any personnel about several of my actions while I served my country. I retired from the U S Military in the early 2000’s. After my military service, I started several projects to make a living. I worked in the Security Field, helping our citizens to have a safer and to be able to take care of themselves.\r\nI also was employed to work with several companies to provide security measures for residential neighborhoods. On Jan 4, 2017, I started assisting disabled vets with their problems with the Dept of Veterans Affairs.. I started a food bank. 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? I truly Care of the constituents of the 50th district FIRST. There are so much local political Corruption throughout our lovely district. The supposedly homeless crisis was caused by our president Joe Biden welcoming in ILLEGAL REFUGEES to our borders illegally invading our borders thus making our country the very dangerous place for our U S Citizens to reside. I will stand tall with our new President Donald Trump to deal with this huge immigration problem. Economy. To jump start our country by promoting to start up the various oil producing pipelines that President Biden shuttered.\r\n\r\nTo start a process to lower so many of our daily requirements that are needed, such as food prices, fuel prices, promote local businesses to start up their businesses.\r\n\r\nTo provide the assistance that is needed to advance the American Dream!!! To provide Free child care facilities to full time employed parents a safe place to place their children while the parents are working. These facilities will be only provided to the 50 th district constituents that a residing in our district. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Truth and prosperity be transparent in the local leaders daily functions. Way too much Corruption in the disappropriate actions of our local leaders, AMERICA FIRST!!! Not Bankrupting our district by providing assistance to refugees invading our country. The local politicians promote a HUMANITARIAN HEART FOR THESE REFUGEES. We need to take care of our U.S. citizens concerns FIRST. That is what I intend to do again! Americans are FIRST!! Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? My Mentor, Chaplain Henry Peterson who instructed me to never leave a VET BEHIND!! Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? Death and dying by Kubler Ross This is what’s happening to our country now!! It’s dying!!!I. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Character of the person, who, what, when and where concerns of the candidate. What are the Candidates about? Loyalty- to our country FIRST!! Respect- show respect in dealing with all Constituents. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? My character for caring for people’s concerns What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? Taking Care of our family, the U.S. citizens FIRST!! To provide Safety to our country, strong U.S. military First! To provide no nonsense activities in our legislature. No more bullying. What legacy would you like to leave? Because I truly care for Our American values and Traditions!! What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? The death of John h Kennedy I was 12 yrs old What was your very first job? How long did you have it? Stockboy at a discount store. I had the job 29 days. The 30th day I could have joined a UNION so I was laid off What is your favorite book? Why? Grapes of Wrath. The book touches my heart. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? Spider-Man I like to climb building He’s a true man of character What was the last song that got stuck in your head? God bless america What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Poverty, I have visited over 30 foreign countries and I’ve seen poverty in all of them But To be in the USA it’s totally Disgusting What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? They hold the purse strings for our country Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? Not at all How much experience does a politician need to learn how to LIE, CHEAT,and STEAL OUR MONEY What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Wars with China, Iran, Korea, Russia and most important the possible overthrow of our nation by its U.S. citizens We are tired of living this way! It’s a bunch of crap, taxes and more taxes!! Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? 2-4 years two years is not enough time to get your agenda completed What are your thoughts on term limits? I believe in term limits but this measure will never be taken seriously because of all of our GREEDY POLITICIANS!! Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? U S Congressman Jim jordan Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful? Too many to mention come spend a day with BONO Tell us your favorite joke. What’s the last thing Sonny Bono said before he crashed into the tree and passed away? I GOT U BABE!! No I’m not related to him But it would be an honor if I was!!! Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? Totally yes that’s our way of life that we have experience for a lifetime 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? Be able to promote wealth with total transparency How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers? To promote fairness to all parties involved What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? California GOP Party Moms for America Dr John GILLICK/co-inventer of CPAP SYSTEM DURING VIETNAM CONFLICT THE FORGOTTEN ONES/ Vietnam war veterans (320) that decided not to return to the USA because they lost their total faith in the USA/ they are still living in many foreign countries Vets Helping Vets USA/ Advocate for disabled military combat veterans that served in U S Miltary from WW11 through present day VFW POST 9305-El Centro /Lifetime Member 3,400 disabled military service members presently residing in the 50th district!! Grocery Outlet Store/Point Loma/ donations of food daily for thousands of homeless refugees and of course our U.S. MILITARY VETERANS ARE LAST TO BE CARED FOR What committees interest you? Armed services Dept of veterans Affairs Agriculture What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability? I believe in total transparency. There has to be an itemized deduction setup so the American citizens are aware of every cent is spent, no more funds for favors.\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."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Bono’s campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p>Bono Cares for Our District’s Economy<br/>\n<b>1. Economy</b><br/>\nHELLO VOTERS,\n</p><p>HERE ARE MY VIEWS ON STRENGTHENING OUR ECONOMY!!\n</p><p>MY FISCAL POLICY WILL AIM FOR A GRADUAL AND SUSTAINED REDUCTION IN GOVERNMENT SPENDING. I WILL, UPON MY SUCCESSFUL ELECTION, INTRODUCE A PROPOSED BILL TO IMMEDIATELY START UP THE KEYSTONE PIPELINES, PLUS ALL OTHER PIPELINES THAT THE PRESENT ADMINISTRATION SHUTTERED, WHEN PRESIDENT TRUMPS' TERM IN OFFICE EXPIRED. I WILL PUT PUBLIC DEBT ON A DOWNWARD PATH.\n</p><p>ABOUT THE MONETARY FRONT, THE FEDS SHOULD CONTINUE TO GRADUALLY RAISE INTEREST RATES, IN LIGHT OF INCOMING DATA THAT WE RECEIVE DAILY, FROM THE GOVERNMENT.\n</p><p>I WANT TO INTRODUCE A PROPOSED BILL TO SIMPLIFY THE TAX SYSTEM. WITH LOWER TAX RATES &amp; FEWER EXEMPTIONS. I WANT TO CREATE INCENTIVES FOR MY VOTERS TO ENTER THE LABOR FORCE. I WILL SUPPORT LOW &amp; MIDDLE INCOME FAMILIES.\n</p><p>I'M IN FAVOR OF A FAIR TAX PLAN, 10% FOR ALL WORKING FAMILIES. FOR AN EXAMPLE, A FAMILY THAT EARNS $100,000 IN YEARLY EARNINGS SHOULD PAY 10% OR $10,000.\n</p><p>TO PROMOTE A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD TO CONTINUE OUR TRADE, IN A WAY THAT IS MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL TO ALL OF OUR CITIZENS.\n</p><p>I WILL SUPPORT FREE CHILDCARE FACILITIES THROUGHOUT OUR DISTRICT, FOR WORKING FAMILIES THAT ARE IN DISTRESS WITH HAVING TO PAY HIGH PRICES FOR THEIR CHILDREN. I WILL HAVE AT LEAST (4) FOUR FAMILY CHID-CARE FACILITIES \nUP AND RUNNING WITHIN 3-6 MONTHS. WITH OUR CONSTITUENTS SUPPORT, CHILD CARE WILL BE A VERY SUCCESSFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR DISTRICT ONLY EMPLOYED CITIZENS.\n</p><p>I WILL SUPPORT INCREASING THE FAMILY LEAVE PLAN. WHILE INCREASING THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.\n</p><p>I WANT TO HELP OUR LABOR FORCE TO PARTICIPATE WITH THEIR PRODUCTIVITY, WHILE HELPING TO EASE THE MEDIUM-TERM FISCAL CHALLENGES THAT ARE PRESENTLY MESSING UP OUR ECONOMY.\n</p><p>HEALTHCARE IS A HUGE PROBLEM IN OUR COUNTRY. WE HAVE TO RECEIVE A BETTER WAY OF IMPROVING OUR HEALTHCARE. I WILL SEEK PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE ON THIS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT ISSUE.\n</p><p>WARMER TEMPERATURE, SEA LEVEL RISE &amp; EXTREME WEATHER WILL DAMAGE PROPERTY AND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE, THERE WILL BE AN IMPACT ON HUMAN HEALTH AND PRODUCTIVITY. THE MOST NEGATIVELY EFFECTIVE SECTORS WILL BE AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, FISHERIES, AND TOURISM. \n</p><p>THE DEMAND FOR ENERGY WILL INCREASE AS POWER GENERATION BECOMES LESS RELIABLE, AND WATER SUPPLIES WILL BE STRESSED.\n</p><p>THUS I WILL WORK ON MORE ISSUES CONCERNING OUR ECONOMY. IF YOU, THE CITIZENS OF OUR DISTRICT, HAVE ANY CONCERNS OR ADVICE, PLEASE CONTACT ME ON MY WEBSITE, OR CALL ME DIRECTLY ON MY CELL #760-442-3076.\n</p><p><b>2. Abortion Views</b><br/>\nTHIS TOPIC IS AT WAR WITH THE AMERICAN CITIZENS!! WHAT IS THE RIGHT ANSWER? MY REPLY IS THIS!!\n</p><p>WHEN YOU ARE BORN, EITHER A MALE OR FEMALE, &amp; WHEN YOU PASS AWAY, YOU WILL STILL BE THE SAME MALE OR FEMALE, SO WHATEVER YOU DO WITH YOUR BODY BETWEEN THOSE TIMES IS FOR YOU TO DECIDE.\n</p><p>A WOMAN'S BODY IS HERS TO DO WITH WHATEVER SHE WANTS TO DO WITH IT.\n</p><p>I'M A PRO-LIFE PERSON. I BELIEVE IN THE EMBRYO TO SURVIVE THE FULL TERM OF THE PREGNANCY. THERE ARE CONDITIONS THAT ARE SPECIAL IN NATURE THAT REQUIRE MEDICAL DECISIONS THAT ARE GIVEN BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS.\n</p><p>THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM FOR ME TO DISCUSS, BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN THROUGH SEVERAL ABORTION DECISIONS, THROUGHOUT MY SERVICE IN THE MILITARY.\n</p><p>YOU DON'T HAVE TO AGREE WITH MY DECISION, BUT PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF THIS DECISION THAT I HAD MADE!!\n</p><p><b>3. Child-Care</b><br/>\nThere is a Great Need for FREE \nChild-Care Services in our District!!\nI HAVE ALREADY INITIATED A SUCCESSFUL PLAN FOR ALL WORKING FAMILIES THAT RESIDE IN THE 50TH DISTRICT ONLY, FREE CHILD-CARE FOR WORKING FAMILIES (ONLY).\n</p><p>I HAVE ALREADY REQUESTED FUNDING THROUGH THE 50TH DISTRICT COMMUNITY TO DONATE ENOUGH FUNDS, AND LOCAL BUILDINGS WITH A FREE RENTAL AGREEMENT. \n</p><p>I HAVE LOCATED AT LEAST FOUR PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE WITHIN 3-6 MONTHS OF MY SUCCESSFUL ELECTION RESULTS ON 05 NOV. 2024.\n</p><p>THE CHILD'S AGES ARE: AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF AGE, DIAPERS AND POWDERS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR EACH INFANT, THEN CHILDREN 3 YEARS OF AGE THROUGH 12 YEARS OF AGE.\n</p><p>THE CHILDREN'S AGES OF 13--16 WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE YOUNGER CHILDREN, WITH THE SUPERVISION BY A FAMILY CARE EMPLOYEE.\n</p><p>THE ONLY REQUIREMENTS ARE DRIVERS LICENSES, RESIDENCY (SDG&amp;E BILL) OR OTHER SIMILAR PROOF OF RESIDENCY IN OUR 50TH DISTRICT.\n</p><p>BIRTH CERTIFICATES OF EACH CHILD &amp; UPDATED MEDICAL IMMUNIZATIONS, WILL BE REQUIRED, ALSO WRITTEN INFORMATION FROM THE PARENT FOR ANY SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN.\n</p><p>I AM AT THIS TIME TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT THROUGH MY WEBSITE (CONTACT)\n</p><p><b>4. Immigration</b><br/>\nHello My Supporters and Voters!\n</p><p>What is happening to Our Country, let alone to Our 50th District. There are millions of Undocumented Foreign Nationals, Breeching\nOUR SOUTHERN BORDERS DAILY. They are receiving Humanitarian Aid, from our Federal Government, our Local City Leaders. District Supervisors, and of course our Governor Gavin Newsom. \n</p><p>They, the government, think caring for these Undocumented Foreign Nationals is the Humanitarian Way to treat these individuals.\n</p><p>Help me, by supporting my effort to remove these Undocumented Foreign Nationals from Our Southern Border PERMANENTLY.\n</p><p>Our country is being poisoned by the Fentanyl Drugs, thus killing thousands of our citizens.\n</p><p>There is no border protection whatsoever.\n</p><p>We need a Humanitarian way to successfully protect our country. \nLet us eliminate these Undocumented Foreign Nationals from thinking that we are a grateful nation, for these 10 million Undocumented Foreign Nationals.\n</p><p>Stop Immediate Funding, for all Humanitarian Sources, from the Federal Government, State and Local Leaders, District Supervisors.\n</p><p>No more Free Cell Phones.\nNo more Free Internet Services.\nNo more Transportation Services will be provided.\nNo more funds from the Federal Government.\nNo assistance will be provided by our local city leaders, including district leaders, and also our Governor Gavin Newsom.\nNo more free medical services will be provided.\nNo more free childcare, including attending our local schools.\nCancel all local City Business Permits to all undocumented foreign nationals.\nNo Services will be permitted to any and all undocumented foreign nationals.\n</p><p>Immediately Call for a National Crisis, to stop this Invasion.\n</p><p>Activate the U. S. Army Reserve Units.\n</p><p>Grant these Servicemen and Servicewomen, full authority to Catch &amp; Detain, any and all Undocumented Foreign Nationals, Breaching our Southern Border. \n</p><p>Once these undocumented foreign nationals are caught and detained, place these undocumented foreign nationals onto various means of available transportation, to be transported to the nearest foreign countries shores. (MEXICO).\n</p><p>All undocumented foreign nationals residing in our country , and they have no permanent employment, will be removed, transported to our southern border to be deported.\n</p><p>Have our U. S. Congress to ACT Now.\n</p><p>No more bleeding hearts, for their own selfish agendas.\n</p><p>Our Nation is in a Shambles.\nWhere is Our Economy??\nIt is in the tank,UNLESS?\nWE ACT SOON!!!\nThis is how my plan works!!\n</p><p>All U. S. Military personnel, will be armed with a weapon, will be equipped with cell phones and IPADS, to be able to have the undocumented foreign national person, to supply their information to the Military Servicemen or Servicewomen, to place their relevant information immediately into the Immigration Data Base System.\n</p><p>Place Visible Signs stating no one is allowed to illegally enter on our southern border. \n</p><p>All immigrants have to enter the U. S. Legally through our Port of Entry Locations.\n</p><p>All undocumented foreign nationals that are caught &amp; detained will be issued a citation, for unlawfully attempting to Breach Our Southern Border. \n</p><p>Then after briefly vetting each undocumented foreign national, receiving the necessary information to enter the information \ninto Our Immigration Data Base System.\n</p><p>All Undocumented Foreign Nationals will then be transported back to MEXICO.\n</p><p>When an Undocumented Foreign National is issued a citation, they will not be able to enter our country for a minimum of one (1) year.,\nfrom the date when the citation was issued.\n</p><p>This action should stop the current flow of these Undocumented Foreign Nationals.\n</p><p>God Bless America\n</p><p><b>5. Public Safety</b><br/>\nWe have an Outstanding Special Public Services here in San Diego California.\n</p><p>The San Diego Police, with the assistance of the San Diego Sheriffs' Dept, with the aid of our Border Patrol Officers &amp; with all other Support Law Enforcement Services.\n</p><p>It is paramount to Support these needed services, to enhance our safety.\n</p><p>With the rising increase of UNDOCUMENTED FOREIGN NATIONALS, flooding our district daily. It is so IMPORTANT to have these services available.\n</p><p>I will never vote to defund these vital services.\n</p><p>Help will be on the way soon. After I am elected, I will be Proposing a 10-20% pay raise, for all Local Law Enforcement Officers residing \nin our 50th District.\n</p><p>With the ongoing criminal activity, there has to be a Strong Presence in our communities and local cities, to send a SIGNAL, to these unlawful activists, San Diego Citizens &amp; local law enforcement agencies, that they will increase their efforts to reduce this criminal activity, throughout our 50th District.\n</p><p><b>6. Military Disabled Veterans</b><br/>\nOur Military Veterans that have endured their military service, coming home from a War is Devastating. \n</p><p>These are the True Warriors, that have suffered &amp; are still suffering from their wounds, caused because they just wanted to serve their country.\n</p><p>There are many Military Organizations within Our District that are providing some of the necessary funding that are needed for these brave men &amp; women, to live a healthy lifestyle, but it is not enough.\n</p><p>Our current 100% disabled military men and women and especially their families require Our Countries Support.\n</p><p>For Our 50th Districts' 100% military disabled veterans, I want to supply an additional Support Plan.\n</p><p>I will ask the US Congress for additional funding through Our Dept of Veterans Services, to increase their disability entitlement to at least an additional $1,000 a month benefit (Cost of Living) because of the HIGH Prices of residing in this district for Our 100% Disabled Veterans. \n</p><p>San Diego Ca. is home to thousands of Military Veterans. With all the rising costs of living expenses, these special 100% Disabled Veterans are experiencing difficulties because of our failing Economy.\n</p><p><b>7. Senior/Elder-Care</b><br/>\n</p>\n<ul><li>To monitor the local Assisted Living Care Facilities in the 50th district.</li>\n<li>Support Elder Abuse by investigating the concerns of our Elderly Citizens promptly</li>\n<li>Open Senior Citizen Parks, to allow these most Humbled Citizens a place to spend their quality time.</li></ul>\n<p><b>8. Healthcare</b><br/>\n</p>\n<ul><li>To start a vigorous campaign to combat Cancer, to finally put Cancer where it belongs, not in our 50th district.</li>\n<li>Obesity, 70% of most citizens are Obese. Set up more FREE Gyms for our children to exercise.</li></ul>\n<p><b>9. Public Safety</b><br/>\n</p>\n<ul><li>View my Website Link</li>\n<li>Additional funding for Fire Depts. Reduction of Wildfires, purchase of additional fire equipment will be addressed.</li>\n<li>Address the water shortages for our local agricultural communities.</li></ul>\n<p><b>10. Large &amp; Small Businesses</b><br/>\n</p>\n<ul><li>Tax Relief, Capital Gains Reductions, Reducing Property Taxes on Business Owned properties, for our 50th district only.</li>\n<li>Several Tax Reductions will be implemented.</li></ul>\n<p><b>11. Personal Property Taxes</b><br/>\n</p>\n<ul><li>Pushing for a 10-20% tax relief on Property Taxes decrease for our 50th district only.</li></ul>\n<p><b>12. Water &amp; Electricity</b><br/>\n</p>\n<ul><li>I will work with both companies to receive a decrease in prices.</li></ul>\n<p><b>13. Government Efficiency:</b><br/>\n</p>\n<ul><li>To improve the Dept of Veterans Affairs, backlog in Disability Claims, to receive Disability Claims faster within a 90 day period.</li>\n<li>Hire more efficient employees for more professional responses to our veterans' concerns.</li></ul>\n<p><b>14. Local Grocery Stores and Restaurants</b><br/>\n</p>\n<ul><li>To work with local merchants to reduce their food prices.</li>\n<li>To enable the local stores to be given a refund for the loss of grocery carts and stolen food items.</li>\n<li>To replenish our local stores by contributing to purchase our food items at our 50th Districts Grocery Stores ONLY.</li></ul>\n<p><b>Understanding District Concerns</b><br/>\nPeter understands and alleviates the unique concerns of the 50th District, championing small businesses, veterans, and working families. \n</p><p><b>Driving Economic Prosperity</b><br/>\nAt the heart of Peter’s platform for the 2024 Congressional elections is the promotion of robust economic growth, focusing on thriving small businesses for a prosperous society. \n</p><p><b>Accessible Healthcare and Education</b><br/>\nPeter dedicates himself to ensuring accessible healthcare and quality education, fundamental human rights for all residents. \n</p><p><b>Sustainable Environmental Advocacy</b><br/>\nThe platform of Peter Bono for Congress extends to causes that are near and dear to him. He advocates for sustainable environmental policies, preserving landscapes and health for future generations. \n</p><p><b>Empowering Our Communities: A Pledge to Every Resident</b><br/>\nWith a deep sense of responsibility to the citizens and immigrants in California’s 50th District, Peter pledges the following: \nInformed Decision-Making: Informed Decision-Making: Peter commits to making informed decisions, promising never to vote on any legislation without a comprehensive understanding of the proposal and its impact on the 50th District and the nation.\n</p><p>Prioritizing Public Safety: Peter vehemently opposes defunding law enforcement. He stands in strong support of the Police and Sheriff’s Departments, advocating for adequate pay raises to ensure the safety of the 50th District. Fair compensation, equivalent to neighboring cities, will be at the top of the list. \n</p><p>Advocating for Term Limits: In alignment with the concerns of the constituents, Peter supports the implementation of term limits for U.S. senators and congressmen. He believes this is a necessary step towards fostering fresh perspectives and nurturing new voices within the political landscape. \n</p><p><b>Your Future Is His Priority</b><br/>\nThe platform of Peter Bono for Congress embodies a promise of positive change and a commitment to California’s 50th District. Together, we’ll prioritize freedom, prosperity, and well-being. \n</p><p>Your support matters. Vote Peter Bono in the 2024 Congressional elections.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_3-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-3\">[3]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Peter Bono’s campaign website (2024)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-4\"><a href=\"#cite_note-4\">[4]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>", "answer_text": "Bono’s campaign website stated the following:\n“ Bono Cares for Our District’s Economy 1. Economy HELLO VOTERS, HERE ARE MY VIEWS ON STRENGTHENING OUR ECONOMY!! MY FISCAL POLICY WILL AIM FOR A GRADUAL AND SUSTAINED REDUCTION IN GOVERNMENT SPENDING. I WILL, UPON MY SUCCESSFUL ELECTION, INTRODUCE A PROPOSED BILL TO IMMEDIATELY START UP THE KEYSTONE PIPELINES, PLUS ALL OTHER PIPELINES THAT THE PRESENT ADMINISTRATION SHUTTERED, WHEN PRESIDENT TRUMPS' TERM IN OFFICE EXPIRED. I WILL PUT PUBLIC DEBT ON A DOWNWARD PATH. ABOUT THE MONETARY FRONT, THE FEDS SHOULD CONTINUE TO GRADUALLY RAISE INTEREST RATES, IN LIGHT OF INCOMING DATA THAT WE RECEIVE DAILY, FROM THE GOVERNMENT. I WANT TO INTRODUCE A PROPOSED BILL TO SIMPLIFY THE TAX SYSTEM. WITH LOWER TAX RATES & FEWER EXEMPTIONS. I WANT TO CREATE INCENTIVES FOR MY VOTERS TO ENTER THE LABOR FORCE. I WILL SUPPORT LOW & MIDDLE INCOME FAMILIES. I'M IN FAVOR OF A FAIR TAX PLAN, 10% FOR ALL WORKING FAMILIES. FOR AN EXAMPLE, A FAMILY THAT EARNS $100,000 IN YEARLY EARNINGS SHOULD PAY 10% OR $10,000. TO PROMOTE A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD TO CONTINUE OUR TRADE, IN A WAY THAT IS MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL TO ALL OF OUR CITIZENS. I WILL SUPPORT FREE CHILDCARE FACILITIES THROUGHOUT OUR DISTRICT, FOR WORKING FAMILIES THAT ARE IN DISTRESS WITH HAVING TO PAY HIGH PRICES FOR THEIR CHILDREN. I WILL HAVE AT LEAST (4) FOUR FAMILY CHID-CARE FACILITIES \nUP AND RUNNING WITHIN 3-6 MONTHS. WITH OUR CONSTITUENTS SUPPORT, CHILD CARE WILL BE A VERY SUCCESSFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR DISTRICT ONLY EMPLOYED CITIZENS. I WILL SUPPORT INCREASING THE FAMILY LEAVE PLAN. WHILE INCREASING THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT. I WANT TO HELP OUR LABOR FORCE TO PARTICIPATE WITH THEIR PRODUCTIVITY, WHILE HELPING TO EASE THE MEDIUM-TERM FISCAL CHALLENGES THAT ARE PRESENTLY MESSING UP OUR ECONOMY. HEALTHCARE IS A HUGE PROBLEM IN OUR COUNTRY. WE HAVE TO RECEIVE A BETTER WAY OF IMPROVING OUR HEALTHCARE. I WILL SEEK PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE ON THIS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT ISSUE. WARMER TEMPERATURE, SEA LEVEL RISE & EXTREME WEATHER WILL DAMAGE PROPERTY AND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE, THERE WILL BE AN IMPACT ON HUMAN HEALTH AND PRODUCTIVITY. THE MOST NEGATIVELY EFFECTIVE SECTORS WILL BE AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, FISHERIES, AND TOURISM. THE DEMAND FOR ENERGY WILL INCREASE AS POWER GENERATION BECOMES LESS RELIABLE, AND WATER SUPPLIES WILL BE STRESSED. THUS I WILL WORK ON MORE ISSUES CONCERNING OUR ECONOMY. IF YOU, THE CITIZENS OF OUR DISTRICT, HAVE ANY CONCERNS OR ADVICE, PLEASE CONTACT ME ON MY WEBSITE, OR CALL ME DIRECTLY ON MY CELL #760-442-3076. 2. Abortion Views THIS TOPIC IS AT WAR WITH THE AMERICAN CITIZENS!! WHAT IS THE RIGHT ANSWER? MY REPLY IS THIS!! WHEN YOU ARE BORN, EITHER A MALE OR FEMALE, & WHEN YOU PASS AWAY, YOU WILL STILL BE THE SAME MALE OR FEMALE, SO WHATEVER YOU DO WITH YOUR BODY BETWEEN THOSE TIMES IS FOR YOU TO DECIDE. A WOMAN'S BODY IS HERS TO DO WITH WHATEVER SHE WANTS TO DO WITH IT. I'M A PRO-LIFE PERSON. I BELIEVE IN THE EMBRYO TO SURVIVE THE FULL TERM OF THE PREGNANCY. THERE ARE CONDITIONS THAT ARE SPECIAL IN NATURE THAT REQUIRE MEDICAL DECISIONS THAT ARE GIVEN BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM FOR ME TO DISCUSS, BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN THROUGH SEVERAL ABORTION DECISIONS, THROUGHOUT MY SERVICE IN THE MILITARY. YOU DON'T HAVE TO AGREE WITH MY DECISION, BUT PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF THIS DECISION THAT I HAD MADE!! 3. Child-Care There is a Great Need for FREE \nChild-Care Services in our District!!\nI HAVE ALREADY INITIATED A SUCCESSFUL PLAN FOR ALL WORKING FAMILIES THAT RESIDE IN THE 50TH DISTRICT ONLY, FREE CHILD-CARE FOR WORKING FAMILIES (ONLY). I HAVE ALREADY REQUESTED FUNDING THROUGH THE 50TH DISTRICT COMMUNITY TO DONATE ENOUGH FUNDS, AND LOCAL BUILDINGS WITH A FREE RENTAL AGREEMENT. I HAVE LOCATED AT LEAST FOUR PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE WITHIN 3-6 MONTHS OF MY SUCCESSFUL ELECTION RESULTS ON 05 NOV. 2024. THE CHILD'S AGES ARE: AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF AGE, DIAPERS AND POWDERS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR EACH INFANT, THEN CHILDREN 3 YEARS OF AGE THROUGH 12 YEARS OF AGE. THE CHILDREN'S AGES OF 13--16 WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE YOUNGER CHILDREN, WITH THE SUPERVISION BY A FAMILY CARE EMPLOYEE. THE ONLY REQUIREMENTS ARE DRIVERS LICENSES, RESIDENCY (SDG&E BILL) OR OTHER SIMILAR PROOF OF RESIDENCY IN OUR 50TH DISTRICT. BIRTH CERTIFICATES OF EACH CHILD & UPDATED MEDICAL IMMUNIZATIONS, WILL BE REQUIRED, ALSO WRITTEN INFORMATION FROM THE PARENT FOR ANY SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN. I AM AT THIS TIME TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT THROUGH MY WEBSITE (CONTACT) 4. Immigration Hello My Supporters and Voters! What is happening to Our Country, let alone to Our 50th District. There are millions of Undocumented Foreign Nationals, Breeching\nOUR SOUTHERN BORDERS DAILY. They are receiving Humanitarian Aid, from our Federal Government, our Local City Leaders. District Supervisors, and of course our Governor Gavin Newsom. They, the government, think caring for these Undocumented Foreign Nationals is the Humanitarian Way to treat these individuals. Help me, by supporting my effort to remove these Undocumented Foreign Nationals from Our Southern Border PERMANENTLY. Our country is being poisoned by the Fentanyl Drugs, thus killing thousands of our citizens. There is no border protection whatsoever. We need a Humanitarian way to successfully protect our country. \nLet us eliminate these Undocumented Foreign Nationals from thinking that we are a grateful nation, for these 10 million Undocumented Foreign Nationals. Stop Immediate Funding, for all Humanitarian Sources, from the Federal Government, State and Local Leaders, District Supervisors. No more Free Cell Phones.\nNo more Free Internet Services.\nNo more Transportation Services will be provided.\nNo more funds from the Federal Government.\nNo assistance will be provided by our local city leaders, including district leaders, and also our Governor Gavin Newsom.\nNo more free medical services will be provided.\nNo more free childcare, including attending our local schools.\nCancel all local City Business Permits to all undocumented foreign nationals.\nNo Services will be permitted to any and all undocumented foreign nationals. Immediately Call for a National Crisis, to stop this Invasion. Activate the U. S. Army Reserve Units. Grant these Servicemen and Servicewomen, full authority to Catch & Detain, any and all Undocumented Foreign Nationals, Breaching our Southern Border. Once these undocumented foreign nationals are caught and detained, place these undocumented foreign nationals onto various means of available transportation, to be transported to the nearest foreign countries shores. (MEXICO). All undocumented foreign nationals residing in our country , and they have no permanent employment, will be removed, transported to our southern border to be deported. Have our U. S. Congress to ACT Now. No more bleeding hearts, for their own selfish agendas. Our Nation is in a Shambles.\nWhere is Our Economy??\nIt is in the tank,UNLESS?\nWE ACT SOON!!!\nThis is how my plan works!! All U. S. Military personnel, will be armed with a weapon, will be equipped with cell phones and IPADS, to be able to have the undocumented foreign national person, to supply their information to the Military Servicemen or Servicewomen, to place their relevant information immediately into the Immigration Data Base System. Place Visible Signs stating no one is allowed to illegally enter on our southern border. All immigrants have to enter the U. S. Legally through our Port of Entry Locations. All undocumented foreign nationals that are caught & detained will be issued a citation, for unlawfully attempting to Breach Our Southern Border. Then after briefly vetting each undocumented foreign national, receiving the necessary information to enter the information \ninto Our Immigration Data Base System. All Undocumented Foreign Nationals will then be transported back to MEXICO. When an Undocumented Foreign National is issued a citation, they will not be able to enter our country for a minimum of one (1) year.,\nfrom the date when the citation was issued. This action should stop the current flow of these Undocumented Foreign Nationals. God Bless America 5. Public Safety We have an Outstanding Special Public Services here in San Diego California. The San Diego Police, with the assistance of the San Diego Sheriffs' Dept, with the aid of our Border Patrol Officers & with all other Support Law Enforcement Services. It is paramount to Support these needed services, to enhance our safety. With the rising increase of UNDOCUMENTED FOREIGN NATIONALS, flooding our district daily. It is so IMPORTANT to have these services available. I will never vote to defund these vital services. Help will be on the way soon. After I am elected, I will be Proposing a 10-20% pay raise, for all Local Law Enforcement Officers residing \nin our 50th District. With the ongoing criminal activity, there has to be a Strong Presence in our communities and local cities, to send a SIGNAL, to these unlawful activists, San Diego Citizens & local law enforcement agencies, that they will increase their efforts to reduce this criminal activity, throughout our 50th District. 6. Military Disabled Veterans Our Military Veterans that have endured their military service, coming home from a War is Devastating. These are the True Warriors, that have suffered & are still suffering from their wounds, caused because they just wanted to serve their country. There are many Military Organizations within Our District that are providing some of the necessary funding that are needed for these brave men & women, to live a healthy lifestyle, but it is not enough. Our current 100% disabled military men and women and especially their families require Our Countries Support. For Our 50th Districts' 100% military disabled veterans, I want to supply an additional Support Plan. I will ask the US Congress for additional funding through Our Dept of Veterans Services, to increase their disability entitlement to at least an additional $1,000 a month benefit (Cost of Living) because of the HIGH Prices of residing in this district for Our 100% Disabled Veterans. San Diego Ca. is home to thousands of Military Veterans. With all the rising costs of living expenses, these special 100% Disabled Veterans are experiencing difficulties because of our failing Economy. 7. Senior/Elder-Care To monitor the local Assisted Living Care Facilities in the 50th district. Support Elder Abuse by investigating the concerns of our Elderly Citizens promptly Open Senior Citizen Parks, to allow these most Humbled Citizens a place to spend their quality time. 8. Healthcare To start a vigorous campaign to combat Cancer, to finally put Cancer where it belongs, not in our 50th district. Obesity, 70% of most citizens are Obese. Set up more FREE Gyms for our children to exercise. 9. Public Safety View my Website Link Additional funding for Fire Depts. Reduction of Wildfires, purchase of additional fire equipment will be addressed. Address the water shortages for our local agricultural communities. 10. Large & Small Businesses Tax Relief, Capital Gains Reductions, Reducing Property Taxes on Business Owned properties, for our 50th district only. Several Tax Reductions will be implemented. 11. Personal Property Taxes Pushing for a 10-20% tax relief on Property Taxes decrease for our 50th district only. 12. Water & Electricity I will work with both companies to receive a decrease in prices. 13. Government Efficiency: To improve the Dept of Veterans Affairs, backlog in Disability Claims, to receive Disability Claims faster within a 90 day period. Hire more efficient employees for more professional responses to our veterans' concerns. 14. Local Grocery Stores and Restaurants To work with local merchants to reduce their food prices. To enable the local stores to be given a refund for the loss of grocery carts and stolen food items. To replenish our local stores by contributing to purchase our food items at our 50th Districts Grocery Stores ONLY. Understanding District Concerns Peter understands and alleviates the unique concerns of the 50th District, championing small businesses, veterans, and working families. Driving Economic Prosperity At the heart of Peter’s platform for the 2024 Congressional elections is the promotion of robust economic growth, focusing on thriving small businesses for a prosperous society. Accessible Healthcare and Education Peter dedicates himself to ensuring accessible healthcare and quality education, fundamental human rights for all residents. Sustainable Environmental Advocacy The platform of Peter Bono for Congress extends to causes that are near and dear to him. He advocates for sustainable environmental policies, preserving landscapes and health for future generations. Empowering Our Communities: A Pledge to Every Resident With a deep sense of responsibility to the citizens and immigrants in California’s 50th District, Peter pledges the following: \nInformed Decision-Making: Informed Decision-Making: Peter commits to making informed decisions, promising never to vote on any legislation without a comprehensive understanding of the proposal and its impact on the 50th District and the nation. Prioritizing Public Safety: Peter vehemently opposes defunding law enforcement. He stands in strong support of the Police and Sheriff’s Departments, advocating for adequate pay raises to ensure the safety of the 50th District. Fair compensation, equivalent to neighboring cities, will be at the top of the list. Advocating for Term Limits: In alignment with the concerns of the constituents, Peter supports the implementation of term limits for U.S. senators and congressmen. He believes this is a necessary step towards fostering fresh perspectives and nurturing new voices within the political landscape. Your Future Is His Priority The platform of Peter Bono for Congress embodies a promise of positive change and a commitment to California’s 50th District. Together, we’ll prioritize freedom, prosperity, and well-being. Your support matters. Vote Peter Bono in the 2024 Congressional elections. [3] ” —Peter Bono’s campaign website (2024) [4]"}]