Jack Williams

Jack Williams was born in Telluride, Colorado. He served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1987. He earned an associate degree from Fayetteville Technical Community College in 1989. His career experience includes working as a engineer and licensed commercial pilot. He has been affiliated with the American Legion.[1]

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Voters of Windsor County, - Why vote for Jack Williams for the Vermont State Senate on November 5, 2024? Born and raised in a hardworking middle class family, I started working when I was 15 and am now retired. In my 50+ year work career, I have server the people from positions in the Federal Government, State Government, and Private Industry, all the while raising a family, being a responsible parent, husband and citizen. During the 1973 gas shortage and high tax years of President Jimmy Carter, I know what a young family faced when they were struggling financially, and now in my later years, facing Vermont property taxes so high, that even though my house may be paid off, I will have a monthly tax payment the size of a high mortgage payment. I am fiscal conservative and I value strong families, marriage, work ethics, honesty and integrity. I feel it is a duty to server your country and your state in whatever capacity you can, and I consider it an honor to serve the people. I am asking for the vote of all Windsor County Democrats, Republicans and Independents. In turn, I PLEDGE to the voters to: (1) Listen to the voice of the people, and to represent the will of the people, as your State Senator in Montpelier, (2) Make it very clear to the voter where I stand on all issues, and (3) Work in a bi-partisan productive manner with all elected state representatives to accomplish the will of the people in the best interest of Vermont.

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?

As your elected Vermont State Senator for the Windsor District, - I Pledge to: Represent, in a bipartisan and professional manner, the “Will of the People” in my Senate District.As your elected Vermont State Senator for the Windsor District, - I Pledge to: Support, in a bipartisan and professional manner, the vision of the State Governor in his strategic plan to take Vermont forward in the best interest of the citizens of the state.As your elected Vermont State Senator for the Windsor District, - I Pledge to: Work, in a bipartisan and professional manner, with all Elected State Officials in the best interest of the citizens of the state.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

1. All areas of revenue generated by the state, and the tax rate used to generate these revenues.

2. The fiscal state budget, and how state revenue is used.

3. The rising crime rate and drug use in the state, and methods used to solve them.

4. The rising homelessness problem in the state and methods used to solve it.

5. The designation of Vermont as a sanctuary state and the constitutionality of this

6. Insuring voting rights of state citizens are fair, honest and protected.

7. Insuring gun rights and the second amendment of state citizens are protected and guaranteed.

8. Insuring land use throughout the state is fair and insures economic growth.

9. Insuring energy needs of the state are based on “science” not “climate activism”.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I read a lot, and I have great respect for various leaders throughout history, but I have no one person whom I look up to, or who’s example I would like to follow. - I feel in life you must be your own person, and create your own legacy.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

1. The Holy Bible - KJV

2. Writing and quotes of Marcus Tullius Cicero of Rome

3. The Magna Carta.

4. The Mayflower Compact.

5. Charters of the Virginia Company of London.

6. The Virginia Declaration of Rights.

7. Declaration of Independence.

8. The Constitution.

9. Bill of Rights.

10. Federalist Papers.

11. His Excellency: George Washington, by: Joseph J. Ellis

12. American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson, by: Joseph J. Ellis.

13. Benjamin Franklin: An American Life, by: Walter Isaacson.

14. James Madison, by: Richard Brookhiser.

15. Alexander Hamilton, by: Ron Chernow.

16. John Adams, by: David McCullough.

17. John Jay, by: Walter Stahr.

18. American Creation, by: Joseph J. Ellis.

19. Greeks & Romans Bearing Gifts, by: Carl J. Richard.

20. English philosopher and political theorist - John Locke.

21. English philosopher and scientist - Thomas Hobbes.

22. Evangelism of Billy Graham.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The key characteristics you must exude as an elected official are: vision, common sense, energy, warmth, authority, optimism, confidence, leadership, professionalism, integrity and honesty, justice, kindnesses and humility, righteousness and steadfastness, moral and spiritual character, emotional intelligencer, responsibility, assertiveness, courage and strength.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

The characteristics that I possess that would make me a successful officeholder are: I have integrity and character, am balanced between family, friends and job, I am confident, I am brave to go after what I believe is right, I am a listener, I take the initiative, I am detail oriented, I have self respect and I give self respect to all, I challenge myself to be a better person, I am committed and faithful, I fight against injustice, I am honest, I am good with my money, I have a good sense of humor, I am humble, I am a team player, I am adaptable, I have good manners, I am always learning, I am shaped by men I respect, I have true and close friends, I have a desire to advance culture, I have temperance in action, thought and feelings, I support and promote moral excellence, I seek peace with possible, I strive daily to improve my physical health, I have a vision to lead with long term thinking, I have a deep divine gratitude for everything I have and receive in life, I know the important of family, I believe in my christian creator, the LORD our GOD.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibilities you must understand and be able to preform as someone elected to this office are: be a servant of the people, possess fiscal responsibility, be able to work with all of your colleagues in a bipartisan manner, possess the ability of public speaking and effective writing, possess a thorough understanding of state government and a knowledge of your elected positions within it, be well read and a have a willingness to continue to learn, have a willingness to listen to all sides of an issue and be able to compromise, or be able to stand your ground on policy.

What legacy would you like to leave?

To be known as a person who pursued the characteristics of: righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness, through out his life.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember watching the first moon landing on TV - I was 20 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was a summer job on a ranch bucking hay bales in 90-100 degree heat at age 15.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Books of Poetry - by Robert Service. - His poetry makes my “soul soar”.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

The gospel hymn - Just As I Am

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The Governor is the Chief Executive Officer of the State. He or She is the person who leads the state in times of crisis and day to day. This person exudes vision, energy, warmth, authority, optimism, confidence, and leadership. - The State Legislature is the support staff to the Chief Executive Office and must support and work in harmony with the Governor. However, the State Legislature also, has the authority, and the responsibility, within State Government and to the Citizens of the State to provide checks and balances within state

government.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

1. Partisan politics within state government, primarily due to supermajorities within the state legislature.

2. The high rate of taxes within the state, especially property taxes.

3. Stifled economic growth within the state, due to restricted land use, lack of high tech industries, and out of control inflation.

4. K-12 Education within the state, due to the unrealistic school district mergers and unrealistic cost per pupil act.

5. Cost of higher education and technical education within the state.

6. Rising crime rate and drug use in the state, due to legalization of marijuana, safe injection sites, a growing tolerance for all forms of narcotic, no bail laws, protection of criminals, and restrictions on state law enforcement agencies.

7. Rising homelessness in Vermont, due to the state's inability to provide adequate and far reaching vision and solutions to the problem.

8. Disappearances of family farms and food production within the state, due to restricted land use, high taxes, high cost of equipment, foreign competition, and out of control inflation.

9. Families in crisis within the state, due to high divorce rates, single parent households, drug use within households, physical abuse and sexual exploitation of children, lack of a moral and spiritual foundation.

10. Children in crisis within the state, due to social engineering, resulting in gender identity psychobabble and gender-affirming care atrocities.

11. The genocidal Abortion laws in Vermont, legalizing abortion at all stages of pregnancy, up to and including birth, state medical funds covering abortion, and Vermont's interstate abortion shield laws.

12. Out of control illegal alien movement into the state, due to Vermont's status as one of the eleven Sanctuary States in the United States.

13. The State of Vermonts continue assault on the Second Amendment and the right to own and bear firearms.

14. The continual flooding and destruction of roads, bridges, and property in the state.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No - Ours is a “citizen government’. Not a government of career politicians. - Therefore, there are two points I want to emphasize about previous experience in government or politics. - The First key point, it is my firm belief there should be term limits at all levels of government, from the town level up to and including the federal level to prevent career politician's. The term limit of the Office of the President of the United States is two terms of four years each, totaling eight year in that office. Therefore, every elected office in the United State to include all 50 states should have a term limit totaling eight years in that office. - The Second key point, with term limits in place, the key characteristics you must exude as a leader are: vision, common sense, energy, warmth, authority, optimism, confidence, leadership, professionalism, integrity and honesty, justice, kindnesses and humility, righteousness and steadfastness, moral and spiritual character, emotional intelligencer, responsibility, assertiveness, courage and strength. - The core responsibilities you must understand and be able to preform as a leader running for a political office are: be a servant of the people, possess fiscal responsibility, be able to work with all of your colleagues in a bipartisan manner, possess the ability of public speaking and effective writing, possess a thorough understanding of state government and a knowledge of your elected positions within it, be well read and a have a willingness to continue to learn, have a willingness to listen to all sides of an issue and be able to compromise, or be able to stand your ground on policy. - Lastly, you as an individual, possessing these key characteristics and understanding your core responsibilities, and adhering to them, you will be able to assume any political office you are elected to, with no previous experience in government or politics.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes - Ours is a “Government of the People”, “By the People”, and “For the People”. Therefore, as an elected official, you must be able to work with all elected legislators within your state. To do this, you must build professional working relationships with your colleagues.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

No - As a leader you must develop your own style of leadership. - You can study and learn about past and present leaders, but you must be your own person.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

If I considered running for a different political office, it would be for the office of the Governor of the State of Vermont.

Both sitting legislators 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?

I don't know what our property taxes are going to be in Wilmington this year. I know that they reappraised the houses and they increased the value on my house. On top of that, everything or nearly everything asked for at town meeting went through like frosting on cake, as per usual, and the state increased our school tax by 13 or 14%. Needless to say, more elderly, or disabled people on fixed incomes will be driven from their homes this year. We, the people who were born here, the people who have lived here, and the people who have worked here all our lives, have built this town. Now, we're cast aside from homes that were built years and years ago, many old farmhouses, part of my house was rolled down the hill with an ox cart. It was my grandfather's farm, To me, and my family, this is not just a house. This is our home, a home that we've worked hard to keep up, that has a history, a family from many generations ago, and being elderly and on fixed incomes, we cannot make the repairs to upgrade the home. I wrote a couple of letters to the Governor. His first reply to me sounded hopeful. He said he was working on a solution. My second letter from him came back that he was sorry, that he had come up with a solution without increasing property taxes, but the legislature had shut it down. It's ridiculous that we have to uproot and leave or have our homes sold for taxes on, what I would call the black market. Look at your town reports and see what a lot of these properties are being sold for. It's my feeling, and a lot of yours, that I've heard from, that seniors should not have to pay roperty tax. We've paid on our properties forever. I hope that those of you who are feeling that we are not being treated fairly will join me in taking action once again, like we like we did in the old days. Let's show them that we may be seniors, but we're not going to lay down and die!” Debbie Wilson of Wilmington Vt

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Ours is a government “Of the People”, “By the People”, and “For the People”, not a “Socialist Government” with all powers concentrated in the hands of one despotic ruler. - Therefore, The State legislature should oversee and grant the use of emergency powers. - In times of war, disease or other extraordinary conditions, each state authorizes its Governor to declare a state of emergency. Once an emergency has been declared, executive powers expand until the emergency ends. These powers include authority normally reserved for legislatures, such as the ability to suspend existing statutes or effectively create new laws - albeit temporarily and only as needed to respond to the emergency situation. - Although governors need to be able to respond to emergencies quickly, legislatures have an important role in making sure these powers are not abused and that they do not undermine the separation of powers vital to our democratic system of government. Legislatures exercise types of checks on state executive’s emergency authority in ways that vary between states. However, some common features exist. - Statutes defining executive authority during an emergency cannot be modified by executive order. Governors cannot promulgate emergency rules that grant themselves authority beyond the statutory limits, even if they otherwise have the power to temporarily alter statutes. As a result, legislatures have the authority to legislate firm limits on emergency executive power. Several states impose specific limits on the exercise of emergency powers. Common restrictions include prohibiting governors from limiting freedom of the press or confiscating citizens firearms. Additionally, constitutional limits on state authority and any guarantee rights remain in full effect during an emergency. - Legislatures may retain the power to nullify an emergency proclamation by a resolution.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

As an elected Vermont State Senator, the first bill I would introduce is an amendment to the state constitution for a state citizen ballot-initiative, which would grant state citizens the procedures to: (1) Initiated constitutional amendments, (2) Initiated state statutes, and (3) Veto referendum.

What committees interest you?

Vermont State Senate committees that I would be interested in serving on are: The Appropriations committee, The Education committee, The Finance committee, The Natural Resources & Energy committee, and The Transportation committee.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

We are a “Government of the People”, “By the People”, and “For the People”. Therefore, the government at all levels in America is accountable to the people and all government documents, whether written, electronic or otherwise, to include all financial documents, are public documents and must be open, (transparent) to the people. There is one exception to this, and it involves highly classified documents, that if compromised could cause grave danger to the United States or State Governments. There must be oversight committees set up to monitor classified documents in order to ensure the integrity of the government to not arbitrarily classify government documents in order to prevent them from becoming public knowledge.

Would a state ballot initiative process be good or bad for your state?

Yes - a state ballot initiative process would be good for the State of Vermont. Vermont is currently one of the 24 states out of 50 states that does not have citizen-initiated ballot measure. - Ours is a “Government of the People “, “By the People “, and “For the People”. - When power is concentrated solely in the hands of the government with none held by the people , other than to vote out of office, elected officials during the general elections, you as a citizen have to live with state statutes and constitutional amendments enacted by the government prior to the election. It is even worse if your state has a supermajority in the state government who enact statutes and constitutional amendments, based solely on partisan politics and total disregard for the “Will of the People “. - As citizens of a free and democratic country, citizens must have the right to a voice in their government other than electing or voting out of office, elected officials at election times. Therefore, Vermont citizens must have a stronger voice in their state government by enacting a “citizen-initiate ballot measure”, that contains a (1) Veto Referendum , (citizen-initiated ballot measure that asks voters whether to uphold or repeal an enacted law), (2) Direct Initiated State Statute, (citizen-initiated ballot measure that amends state statutes), and (3) Initiated Constitutional Amendments (citizen-intiated ballot measure that amends a state’s constitution).

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