Allison A Stephens

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<div class=\"floatright\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"/File:Candidate_Connection_Logo_-_stacked.png\"><img alt=\"Candidate Connection\" data-file-height=\"141\" data-file-width=\"504\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"56\" src=\"https://ballotpedia.s3.amazonaws.com/images/thumb/d/de/Candidate_Connection_Logo_-_stacked.png/200px-Candidate_Connection_Logo_-_stacked.png\" srcset=\"https://ballotpedia.s3.amazonaws.com/images/thumb/d/de/Candidate_Connection_Logo_-_stacked.png/300px-Candidate_Connection_Logo_-_stacked.png 1.5x, https://ballotpedia.s3.amazonaws.com/images/thumb/d/de/Candidate_Connection_Logo_-_stacked.png/400px-Candidate_Connection_Logo_-_stacked.png 2x\" width=\"200\"/></a></div>\n<p>Allison Stephens participated in <a href=\"/Survey\" title=\"Survey\">Ballotpedia's candidate survey</a> on May 15, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Allison Stephens's responses follow below.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-2\"><a href=\"#cite_note-2\">[2]</a></sup>\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<p><b>What would be your top three priorities, if elected?</b>\n</p>\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\">1. Health care 2. Education 3. Environment<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-BPsurvey_3-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-BPsurvey-3\">[3]</a></sup><sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_4-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-4\">[4]</a></sup>\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</tbody></table>\n<p><b>What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?</b>\n</p>\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\">I am passionate about people getting access to affordable, high-quality health care. I am passionate about children having access to the education that they need to lead full, productive lives. Jobs training and workforce development are also key components of education that must be underscored if we are to have a thriving economy and enable people to provide for their families. Also, the environment around us must be protected, and we must have policies that respond to the impacts of environmental hazards. Having access to outdoor recreation and a public health focus on issues like asthma that are related to the environment are important. Finally, I am passionate about representing people well - listening to their concerns and taking action.<span class=\"error mw-ext-cite-error\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Cite error: Invalid <code>&lt;ref&gt;</code> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many</span><sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_4-1\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-4\">[4]</a></sup>\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</tbody></table>\n<p>Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Allison Stephens answered the following: \n</p><p><b>Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?</b> <br/>\n</p>\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\">I look up Eleanor Roosevelt as a major player in public policy. She was able to influence policy decisions without direct authority or holding elected office. Rather, she was fact-based, connected with grassroots organizations, and understood calculated risks along with the need for Civil Rights, Women's Rights, and Human Rights. She leveraged her relationships to gain public policy wins.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_4-2\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-4\">[4]</a></sup>\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</tbody></table><b>Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?</b> <br/>\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\">The book No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II by Doris Kearns Goodwin has guided my understanding of both domestic and foreign policy.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_4-3\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-4\">[4]</a></sup>\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</tbody></table><b>What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?</b> <br/>\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\">The most important characteristics for an elected official include: responsiveness to constituents, being a good steward of taxpayer money, policy and legislative analytical skills, and real-world experience.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_4-4\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-4\">[4]</a></sup>\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</tbody></table><b>What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?</b> <br/>\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\">Growing up as the daughter of a United Methodist minister and a nurse, I learned by example the value of community service. As a single mother, a member of the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents, and a health care professional, I have remained engaged in my community and understand the needs of everyday Nevadans.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_4-5\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-4\">[4]</a></sup>\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</tbody></table><b>What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?</b> <br/>\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\">The core responsibilities for members of Congress would be to stay connected to the community, continue to listen to constituents, and take action on behalf of the people of their District. My goal would be to build trust with constituents so that they know whether they are reaching out about their VA benefits or struggling to navigate Social Security, they will get a response and assistance. Ultimately, engaging with my constituents will allow me to pass legislation with their voices in mind. My responsibility will be to take real life to Washington.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_4-6\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-4\">[4]</a></sup>\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</tbody></table><b>What legacy would you like to leave?</b> <br/>\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\">I'm not a professional politician; I'm a single mother raising my two kids, and trying to create a better world for them and future generations. It's time the voices of everyday Nevadans are heard in Congress. It's time we had representatives who have faced many of the same challenges Nevada families deal with every day - working to pay the bills, finding affordable childcare, and keeping their health insurance. That is the legacy that I want to leave behind - an everyday Nevadan who represented her neighbors on bread and butter issues.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_4-7\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-4\">[4]</a></sup>\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</tbody></table><b>What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?</b> <br/>\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\">The first historical event that I remember was when Nelson Mandela was freed from prison. This was an early education for me that people around the world could stand up, let their voices be heard, and justice could be served. A few years later, when President Mandela was elected, it motivated me to never be discouraged with the current state of affairs and to keep raising my voice on behalf of my fellow citizens.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_4-8\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-4\">[4]</a></sup>\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</tbody></table><b>What was your very first job? How long did you have it?</b> <br/>\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\">My very first job was working as a computer tutor at a Family Resource Center in a low-income day care. I tutored 3 &amp; 4 year olds on how to use a computer as well as local senior citizens.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_4-9\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-4\">[4]</a></sup>\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</tbody></table>\n</div>", "answer_text": "Allison Stephens participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on May 15, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Allison Stephens's responses follow below. [2]\nWhat would be your top three priorities, if elected? “ 1. Health care 2. Education 3. Environment [3] [4] ” What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why? “ I am passionate about people getting access to affordable, high-quality health care. I am passionate about children having access to the education that they need to lead full, productive lives. Jobs training and workforce development are also key components of education that must be underscored if we are to have a thriving economy and enable people to provide for their families. Also, the environment around us must be protected, and we must have policies that respond to the impacts of environmental hazards. Having access to outdoor recreation and a public health focus on issues like asthma that are related to the environment are important. Finally, I am passionate about representing people well - listening to their concerns and taking action. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many [4] ” Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Allison Stephens answered the following: Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why? “ I look up Eleanor Roosevelt as a major player in public policy. She was able to influence policy decisions without direct authority or holding elected office. Rather, she was fact-based, connected with grassroots organizations, and understood calculated risks along with the need for Civil Rights, Women's Rights, and Human Rights. She leveraged her relationships to gain public policy wins. [4] ” Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy? “ The book No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II by Doris Kearns Goodwin has guided my understanding of both domestic and foreign policy. [4] ” What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? “ The most important characteristics for an elected official include: responsiveness to constituents, being a good steward of taxpayer money, policy and legislative analytical skills, and real-world experience. [4] ” What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder? “ Growing up as the daughter of a United Methodist minister and a nurse, I learned by example the value of community service. As a single mother, a member of the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents, and a health care professional, I have remained engaged in my community and understand the needs of everyday Nevadans. [4] ” What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? “ The core responsibilities for members of Congress would be to stay connected to the community, continue to listen to constituents, and take action on behalf of the people of their District. My goal would be to build trust with constituents so that they know whether they are reaching out about their VA benefits or struggling to navigate Social Security, they will get a response and assistance. Ultimately, engaging with my constituents will allow me to pass legislation with their voices in mind. My responsibility will be to take real life to Washington. [4] ” What legacy would you like to leave? “ I'm not a professional politician; I'm a single mother raising my two kids, and trying to create a better world for them and future generations. It's time the voices of everyday Nevadans are heard in Congress. It's time we had representatives who have faced many of the same challenges Nevada families deal with every day - working to pay the bills, finding affordable childcare, and keeping their health insurance. That is the legacy that I want to leave behind - an everyday Nevadan who represented her neighbors on bread and butter issues. [4] ” What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time? “ The first historical event that I remember was when Nelson Mandela was freed from prison. This was an early education for me that people around the world could stand up, let their voices be heard, and justice could be served. A few years later, when President Mandela was elected, it motivated me to never be discouraged with the current state of affairs and to keep raising my voice on behalf of my fellow citizens. [4] ” What was your very first job? How long did you have it? “ My very first job was working as a computer tutor at a Family Resource Center in a low-income day care. I tutored 3 & 4 year olds on how to use a computer as well as local senior citizens. [4] ”"}]