Jay Fratt

Jay Fratt was born in Olympia, Washington. Fratt's career experience includes working as an entrepreneur. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Puget Sound in 1995.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a multigenerational Washingtonian who has spent my entire life west of the Cascades along the I5 corridor. I was born in Olympia and received my Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Puget Sound. I am connected to this community.

My mind works like that of an investigator. I received a degree in accounting from the University of Puget Sound. But instead of tax accounting, I found cost accounting fascinating. I enjoy finding hidden cost savings through common sense analytics.

After starting a business, and raising a family, I cannot look away from the state of our governance. Now is my time to serve my country. Our governmental process and structure is in crisis because of decades of kick-the-can with genuine structural issues, and politics being turned into a game where money and special interests always win.

Several years ago I gave up my desire to grow my business, and I started volunteering full time within the Republican Party. This journey into the political machine, to discover why our vehicle of governance is broken, has taken me from researcher to campaign volunteer to elected party member all-the-way to Campaign Director for a Presidential Campaign out of Washington State - Eric Boerner.

Our neighbors need to be rescued from the streets. Our fiscal policy needs to be pulled back from the cliff. Our empire needs to be consolidated and strengthened.

I'm ready to serve Congressional District 10 with honor.

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 am first and foremost Anti War. National Security policy over the past two+ decades of adventurism through regime change has destabilized entire regions, and created more enemies.

Currently we have allowed our military men and women to become targets of proxy pot shots as they control areas and regions where their mission is unclear and unwanted. Regrouping and consolidating is not withdrawal into isolation. Instead this movement would be the precursor to renewed strength. Consolidation of might would invite an element of flexibility and an open door to diplomacy.

A return to respectful sovereignty of the individual and the nation state will be a return of American exceptionalism and leadership on a global stage.I offer solutions of rhetoric. for my entire adult life border security has been a topic of national interest. But the topic is used as a shuttlecock batted between partisan political sides. The American people are the losers of the perpetual game.

As a citizen volunteer I have no desire to pump fear or gloss over the problem. We must take action now. I had the pleasure of working on the Border Policy for the Boerner Presidential Campaign. This policy is a holistic solution to the current crisis we face as a nation.

You can see the policy framework at the campaign website - JayFratt.comEven in crisis we can look to a positive future through American creativity and ingenuity. We must start building our Fusion Future now. Fusion Energy will solve inflation, national security, and environmental concerns.

The New Red Deal is a modern Manhattan Project and Moon Landing wrapped into one clear objective – Industrial Fusion Energy.

In Washington State lies the remnants of the original Manhattan Project, Hanford Nuclear Site. This site is fully funded and staffed today; ready for repurposing to develop the first industrial fusion reactor in the world.

We can turn our assured economic destruction into an opportunity for all of humanity.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The passion that began my journey of volunteerism is our current homeless crisis. We cannot allow our neighbors to waste away on the streets and alongside roadways. We need a rescue mission.

This is a drug and mental health crisis fanned by foreign influence. All levels of government from local to federal must work together to create pathways of rescue and recovery for our neighbors who have fallen victim.

How do we dictate to the world when we leave our citizens to rot? This will not stand. I will be a voice of responsibility, and a driver of action.

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

Yes. Speaker Mike Johnson wrote an essay on his Seven Core Principles of Conservatism.

- Individual Freedom

- Limited Government

- The Rule of Law

- Peace Through Strength

- Fiscal Responsibility

- Free Markets

- Human Dignity

I would say "Personal Responsibility" would be my eight core principle.

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

Integrity: An elected official must have integrity within their oath to office, their constituents, and the Constitution. Integrity to follow through on election platforms regardless of political obstacles.

Service: An elected official should regard their elected representation as service to community.

Excellence: An elected official should demonstrate capabilities of problem solving and consensus building so that government is most efficient in execution.

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

The core responsibility of a Congressman or Congresswoman to a Congressional District is effective representation of the region for economic vitality and protection of individual rights.

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

On May 18th 1980 I was six years old. I was finding a cartoon to watch on Sunday morning when I saw the reports that Mt St Helens was erupting. My family lived in Kalama Washington, along I5 nearly due west of the mountain.

I quickly woke my parents and we drove up to the top of the mountain we lived on. It just so happened that Weyerhaeuser recently logged an area at the top of the mountain just off the final main road. I was able to watch Mt St Helens erupt all day with a direct line of sight.

The visuals were amazing, but it's the sound that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

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

"Safe and Sound" by Capital Cities

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The U.S. House of Representatives is unique in that of all branches of government, the House is the largest and most direct representative legislative body. Both a legislative drawback and a representative asset, the members are up for election every two years.

As we have seen in recent history, the House has the ability to Impeach Federal officials including the President.

The House is also responsible for the origination of revenue bills considered by the legislative branch. This give the Congress a unique position regarding taxation issues.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No. One of the factors leading to our current state of disconnection between the citizenry and its representatives is candidate party selection from a pool of candidates from within the political structure. A healthy governmental structure has citizens from all walks of life with and without experience in politics.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

The greatest challenge is upon us: Maintaining national and individual sovereignty amidst a global landscape of economic cooperation. As a nation we must seek competition with sovereign nation states without meddling or destroying cultural aspects that bring unique additions to the global stage. We, as Americans, are creative and innovative while ambitious and industrious. These qualities will forever allow our society to stand out within a competitive global economic landscape.

In the last 40 years we have allowed our innovative and efficient manufacturing base to be moved abroad for the sake of cheap labor and cheap goods. The largest challenge we face as a nation in the next decade is onshoring what has been lost back into our country and our hemisphere.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Without term limits yes. However, if term limits were placed on members of Congress this term period would need to increase. This nuance needs debating and I am not set on a number. Perhaps 3 year terms with a limit of 3 would be the best solution.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I am in favor of term limits for elected representatives. Self enrichment and permanent power should have no place or opportunity in an effective representative governmental structure.

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

No. I do not aspire to be like anyone but myself. And I will do my best to service my country to the best of my ability. History and its figures have helped us arrive at this location in time, I want to be a part of creating a positive and prosperous future.

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?

I will avoid the set up for emotional manipulation, but instead I will share three encounters I had yesterday while campaigning.

1. I stopped at a random real estate office because it looked sharp and exuded quality in presentation. I spoke to two Ukrainian brothers, immigrant business owners who shared my stance on War. They know the corruption present in Ukraine and the waste of taxpayer dollars being thrown at that war.

2. I stopped at a ma & pa car dealership repair business. I spoke with one of the owners, a single female. She stated she leans Democrat because of women's reproductive health issues, but wants to vote Republican on issues of governance and fiscal responsibility.

3. After speaking at a Republican event I finally was able to eat dinner at a franchise sandwich shop. I met a nice woman working there. She sees inflation eating at her wallet faster than income can fill it. She lives with her mom and her adult son, all simply trying to make a comfortable existence manageable.

Our neighbors are far closer on political issues than we realize. The game of politics has captured citizens in silos of team sport group think. You can see it in their eyes, that they know the system is broken. They truly appreciate my effort as a citizen volunteer, and I look forward to fighting for them.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

True representation creates a format for all citizens to be heard and protected. Therefore compromise is not only desirable, but it is necessary to achieve lasting representative outcomes.

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?

The phrase "raising revenue" is a false construction of this question. Government has grown out of control. True economic development is not growth of government, but the facilitation of industry.

In Congressional District 10 we have the great blessing of Joint Base Lewis McCord operating within our District. This base is of great strategic importance. Our Congressional District is also home to the Capitol of Washington State. These are great governmental assets that provide unique stability for our district.

We are also on the major artery of the west coast, Interstate 5. And we have on the border of our district one of the most consequential ports on the west coast, the Port of Tacoma. These are great assets for economic opportunity in our district.

We are blessed to have such gems of resources and opportunities all contained within our district. I do not see opportunity to "raise revenue" through taxation, but instead I see great opportunity to "raise revenue" through the rewards of economic development.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

The U.S. House should use its investigative powers not as a political weapon, but instead as an unbiased tool to root out corruption wherever it is found within the federal structure.

What committees interest you?

Energy and Commerce

Foreign Affairs

Science, Space, and Technology

Ethics

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Financial transparency and government accountability are the cornerstones of an effective system of governance. Unfortunately we have seen through the past few decades an erosion of these core governmental mandates. Corruption should be non existent within an effectively transparent and accountable system led by citizen volunteer representatives and a vigilantly engaged citizenry.