Vivian Louise Childs

[{"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>Vivian Childs 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 Childs' 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-114110-2022-02-11\" id=\"heading-bio-114110-2022-02-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-114110-2022-02-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-114110-2022-02-11\" 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-114110-2022-02-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-114110-2022-02-11\" 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\tVivian Childs is a minister, mentor, former educator, &amp; author. She has traveled the world, both as a daughter and as a wife of retired military veterans, and has been recognized as one of Middle Georgia's Finest. She believes unity &amp; partnerships are essential for success and that is why she has a documented history of commitment &amp; service in the community, women organizations, &amp; the Republican Party. She also believes serving as your Congresswoman requires knowledge, commitment, and most importantly the ability to work together as a team. \r\nShe is a former Delegate Surrogate of the 2012 &amp; 2016 Republican National Conventions. She delivered the first motion from the floor at the 2012 Convention. She served as the Board Chair for the Gordon College/Museum of Aviation GYSTC, is a former member on the Board of Directors of the Robins Region Chamber, and served on CGTC's Adult Ed Advisory Board. She was appointed to the County's Board of Elections and served as the chairman. Her involvement includes Middle Georgia Republican Women Charter President; Reserve Officers' League President, and ROAL Department of Georgia State President.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-114110-2022-02-11\" id=\"heading-key-message-114110-2022-02-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-114110-2022-02-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-114110-2022-02-11\" 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-114110-2022-02-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-114110-2022-02-11\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>We must put America back in America. This country is in a crisis engulfed in turmoil. We must elect individuals who are focused on strengthening the country through our educational system, our small business system, our agricultural system, our healthcare system, and our defense system.</li><li>Educators are the key to this country's future and the educational system, with prioritized training for our educators, should be #1. Implementation of basic subject matter in the classroom is necessary. Educational policies should include adequate funding, investment in early learning, and must be grounded in the interest of all students. Small businesses are our backbone and should not feel neglected and disenfranchised when resources are being allocated and distributed. Agriculturally, we must make sure that regulations and restrictions do not put our country in an unsustainable condition. Farmers, ranchers, and our food supply chains most damaging storm should not be called, \"The Government.\"</li><li>Too many non-essential opinions are involved in healthcare. Healthcare individuals devote years to gain knowledge beneficial for life and/or death situations. We need to ensure we are not forcing physicians out of healthcare due to practices that are detrimental to adequate patent care Let's start by eliminating out-of-control healthcare costs and reimbursements policies. Veterans have been pushed aside for years. They fought diligently for this country's well-being and now we must reciprocate by keeping the promises that were assured to them. Broken promises are unacceptable; so we must, because we can, do better concerning our veterans.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-114110-2022-02-11\" id=\"heading1-114110-2022-02-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-114110-2022-02-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-114110-2022-02-11\" 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=\"heading1-114110-2022-02-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-114110-2022-02-11\" 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\tVivian is passionate about education, small business, agriculture, healthcare, and veterans.\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\nVivian Childs completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Childs' responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Vivian Childs is a minister, mentor, former educator, & author. She has traveled the world, both as a daughter and as a wife of retired military veterans, and has been recognized as one of Middle Georgia's Finest. She believes unity & partnerships are essential for success and that is why she has a documented history of commitment & service in the community, women organizations, & the Republican Party. She also believes serving as your Congresswoman requires knowledge, commitment, and most importantly the ability to work together as a team. \r\nShe is a former Delegate Surrogate of the 2012 & 2016 Republican National Conventions. She delivered the first motion from the floor at the 2012 Convention. She served as the Board Chair for the Gordon College/Museum of Aviation GYSTC, is a former member on the Board of Directors of the Robins Region Chamber, and served on CGTC's Adult Ed Advisory Board. She was appointed to the County's Board of Elections and served as the chairman. Her involvement includes Middle Georgia Republican Women Charter President; Reserve Officers' League President, and ROAL Department of Georgia State President. 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? We must put America back in America. This country is in a crisis engulfed in turmoil. We must elect individuals who are focused on strengthening the country through our educational system, our small business system, our agricultural system, our healthcare system, and our defense system. Educators are the key to this country's future and the educational system, with prioritized training for our educators, should be #1. Implementation of basic subject matter in the classroom is necessary. Educational policies should include adequate funding, investment in early learning, and must be grounded in the interest of all students. Small businesses are our backbone and should not feel neglected and disenfranchised when resources are being allocated and distributed. Agriculturally, we must make sure that regulations and restrictions do not put our country in an unsustainable condition. Farmers, ranchers, and our food supply chains most damaging storm should not be called, \"The Government.\" Too many non-essential opinions are involved in healthcare. Healthcare individuals devote years to gain knowledge beneficial for life and/or death situations. We need to ensure we are not forcing physicians out of healthcare due to practices that are detrimental to adequate patent care Let's start by eliminating out-of-control healthcare costs and reimbursements policies. Veterans have been pushed aside for years. They fought diligently for this country's well-being and now we must reciprocate by keeping the promises that were assured to them. Broken promises are unacceptable; so we must, because we can, do better concerning our veterans. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Vivian is passionate about education, small business, agriculture, healthcare, and veterans.\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>Childs' 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><b>Veterans</b>\n</p><p>Vivian comes from a long, proud family military lineage. Her father, Isaiah, was a Navy Chief and her husband, Henry, is a retired US Air Force Colonel. Vivian cares deeply for our American Veterans.\n</p><p>Vivian believes that America owes its bravest the best care we can offer, during and after their terms of service.\n</p><p>“Service before self is a fitting decription for the sacrifices of the men and women who serve, and served, in uniform. Those of us who are privy to the sacrifices made have an obligation to assist leadership in making sure promises made are kept. A strong defense is definitely a deterrent to those who choose to harm this nation.”\n</p><p><b>Farmers</b>\n</p><p>It amazes me the lack of understanding, of the vitalness, of our farming communities. Agriculture is of the foremost significance in this district, in this state, and in this country.\n</p><p>What does that mean? That means that the regulations that stunt growth and opportunity must cease. Agriculture is a way of life for many and the number one industry in many states including Georgia. Farmers must have a seat at the table to get the job done to protect their resources, and regulations that concern production should include their input.\n</p><p>“Everything we need is already in place. We have a constitution that simply needs to be honored, protected, and above all respected.”\n</p><p>— Vivian Childs\n</p><p><b>Education</b>\n</p><p>As a former educator and mother of three, Vivian knows that America's teachers and educators are the keys to our country's future. Vivian knows that providing high quality choices for families, in education, is an investment in America's future.\n</p><p>“Education is one of life’s missions that should be treasured as well as measured. Everyone deserves an opportunity to succeed. I want educational policies to be grounded in the interest of our students; I will continue this journey until the road becomes smooth. I believe that every child deserves a quality education, free from bureaucracy and red tape. Teachers should be allowed to teach based on students' needs, not arbitrary rules and policies set by those who are not in the classroom or in an educational setting.”\n</p><p><b>Congregations</b>\n</p><p>Vivian is a minister. Along with her husband, the Reverend Colonel Dr. Henry Childs, USAF (ret.), Vivian preaches the word of God and coordinates the Youth ministry.\n</p><p>Vivian feels strongly that congregations are the hub of strong, vibrant communities. God, Family, and Country are what Vivian believes is essential to a bright future.\n</p><p><b>First Responders</b>\n</p><p>First Responders are the people who keep our streets safe, save our homes from fires, and preserve our lives in an emergency. They deserve to be treated as the heroes they are. However, they are often under-appreciated and underpaid.\n</p><p>Vivian has been hosting a 9-11 celebration/Patriot Day since 2015. She is proud to support America's firefighters, police, military, and EMT's. She seeks to recognize the importance that First Responders have as a bedrock of society with increased compensation and acknowledgement of the important work they do on a daily basis.\n</p><p>“First Responders are often the first in line to risk it all, for us all.”\n</p><p><b>College Students</b>\n</p><p><b>I Believe</b>\n</p><p>I believe that the second amendment is constitutional and therefore must be protected.\n</p><p>I believe that every human life is sacred, and that includes the unborn.\n</p><p>I believe that we need a less complicated and more fair tax system.\n</p><p>I believe in limited government, which implies that the best government is the one which governs the least.\n</p><p>I believe in lower taxes, allowing individuals to keep more of the money they earn.\n</p><p>I believe in a strong national defense which protects it citizens and their independence.\n</p><p>I believe that every child deserves a quality education, free from bureaucracy and red tape.\n</p><p>I believe we need a healthcare system that delivers the highest quality of care in a way that is accessible and affordable to everyone.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_9-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-9\">[9]</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;\">—Vivian Childs' campaign website (2022)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-10\"><a href=\"#cite_note-10\">[10]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>", "answer_text": "Childs' campaign website stated the following:\n“ Veterans Vivian comes from a long, proud family military lineage. Her father, Isaiah, was a Navy Chief and her husband, Henry, is a retired US Air Force Colonel. Vivian cares deeply for our American Veterans. Vivian believes that America owes its bravest the best care we can offer, during and after their terms of service. “Service before self is a fitting decription for the sacrifices of the men and women who serve, and served, in uniform. Those of us who are privy to the sacrifices made have an obligation to assist leadership in making sure promises made are kept. A strong defense is definitely a deterrent to those who choose to harm this nation.” Farmers It amazes me the lack of understanding, of the vitalness, of our farming communities. Agriculture is of the foremost significance in this district, in this state, and in this country. What does that mean? That means that the regulations that stunt growth and opportunity must cease. Agriculture is a way of life for many and the number one industry in many states including Georgia. Farmers must have a seat at the table to get the job done to protect their resources, and regulations that concern production should include their input. “Everything we need is already in place. We have a constitution that simply needs to be honored, protected, and above all respected.” — Vivian Childs Education As a former educator and mother of three, Vivian knows that America's teachers and educators are the keys to our country's future. Vivian knows that providing high quality choices for families, in education, is an investment in America's future. “Education is one of life’s missions that should be treasured as well as measured. Everyone deserves an opportunity to succeed. I want educational policies to be grounded in the interest of our students; I will continue this journey until the road becomes smooth. I believe that every child deserves a quality education, free from bureaucracy and red tape. Teachers should be allowed to teach based on students' needs, not arbitrary rules and policies set by those who are not in the classroom or in an educational setting.” Congregations Vivian is a minister. Along with her husband, the Reverend Colonel Dr. Henry Childs, USAF (ret.), Vivian preaches the word of God and coordinates the Youth ministry. Vivian feels strongly that congregations are the hub of strong, vibrant communities. God, Family, and Country are what Vivian believes is essential to a bright future. First Responders First Responders are the people who keep our streets safe, save our homes from fires, and preserve our lives in an emergency. They deserve to be treated as the heroes they are. However, they are often under-appreciated and underpaid. Vivian has been hosting a 9-11 celebration/Patriot Day since 2015. She is proud to support America's firefighters, police, military, and EMT's. She seeks to recognize the importance that First Responders have as a bedrock of society with increased compensation and acknowledgement of the important work they do on a daily basis. “First Responders are often the first in line to risk it all, for us all.” College Students I Believe I believe that the second amendment is constitutional and therefore must be protected. I believe that every human life is sacred, and that includes the unborn. I believe that we need a less complicated and more fair tax system. I believe in limited government, which implies that the best government is the one which governs the least. I believe in lower taxes, allowing individuals to keep more of the money they earn. I believe in a strong national defense which protects it citizens and their independence. I believe that every child deserves a quality education, free from bureaucracy and red tape. I believe we need a healthcare system that delivers the highest quality of care in a way that is accessible and affordable to everyone. [9] ” —Vivian Childs' campaign website (2022) [10]"}]