John Fleming

John Fleming was born in Meridian, Mississippi, and lives in Minden, Louisiana.[1][2] Fleming graduated from Meridian High School in 1969. He earned a B.S. and M.D. from the University of Mississippi in 1973 and 1976, respectively. Fleming served in the U.S. Navy from 1976 to 1982.[1] His career experience includes working as an entrepreneur, a physician, and a deputy chief of staff to then-President Donald Trump. Fleming served as the coroner of Webster Parish, Louisiana.[1][3]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a physician, military veteran, entrepreneur businessman, former Congressman, and former Deputy Chief of Staff to President Trump. I was raised in a working-class home and had to work my way through college due to the untimely death of my father at a young age and a work disability of my mother. I served 6 years as a Navy physician before opening a private practice in Family Medicine in Minden, Louisiana. Later I became interested in entrepreneurship and opened several franchised enterprises that still employ over 350 Louisianans. I have always been a conservative Republican and I want to bring proven conservative pro-economic growth principles to the office of Louisiana State Treasurer.

Awards and recognition:

1. Louisiana Family Practice Physician of the Year 2007

2. Torchbearer for Religious Freedom award by the Chaplain Alliance for Religious Liberty

3. North American Migratory Bird Joint Venture Champion award for a Legislator by the Association of Joint Venture Management Boards and Ducks Unlimited

4. Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award by the University of Mississippi Medical Center

5. Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service

6. Board Certified in Family Medicine

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?

Louisiana taxpayers need for their hard-earned tax money to be invested wisely and safely and not spent irresponsibly as it is being spent currently.Louisiana needs economic leadership that will catapult the economy into the modern age, catching up with other southern states that are thriving. Business concerns, jobs and citizens have been leaving Louisiana for decades due to very poor management by governors and legislatures. I will apply best practices and lessons learned in order to take Louisiana out of last place in everything good and first place in everything bad.Louisiana state tax money, investments, financing, and purchases should not be based on politically trending ideas such as the "Green New Deal," ESG and other wasteful left-wing concepts.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am very passionate about how much Louisiana has dropped in standing among other states in the nation, especially when it comes to the economy. I want to be part of a leadership team including the governor and legislature that brings Louisiana's economy into the 21st century to be competitive with the rest of the ascending Southern states.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

The office requires responsible management of taxpayer money. It is also responsible for the return of unclaimed property. The treasurer serves the important role of sitting on bond commission boards.This office also provides a platform from which messaging for a smarter, more efficient, and cost-effective government operation.

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

I look up to George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Ronal Reagan. They were honest and courageous men who made a huge impact on the future of our nation in a very positive way.

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

The Holy Bible.

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

The most important principle is integrity. The second most important principle is honesty and transparency. Third is experience. Next is technical skills, relationship skills, communication skills, and competency.

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

Proven experience, integrity, success, honesty, transparency, large fund of knowledge, and competency. I have been in public service at various times since 1976 covering everything from national defense, healthcare, natural resources, and government budgets to overseeing the 2020 Census, serving on the Coronavirus Task force, and managing investments.

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

The core responsibilities of treasurer are money management, communication and transparency about the financial status of the state, return of unclaimed property, and oversight of bond commissions.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to be remembered as part of the forward-looking leaders who helped turn around Louisiana from its current position as 50th among all states in many categories, especially the economy; and restore it back to greatness.

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

The first truly memorable event was the assassination of John F Kennedy. I was only 12.

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

My first job was cutting grass for neighbors when I was 14. My dad wouldn't buy a new lawn mower that would be more effective in cutting grass. He taught me a lesson of entrepreneurship by requiring me to finance a new lawn mower through a local finance company. He co-signed the note in exchange for my cutting our own yard for free. I quickly paid off the new mower and kept the earnings from that point forward.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Holy Bible. Everything I need to know about life or life after death is contained there. Its teachings are complete and ground--breaking in history.

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

Just about anything composed by Beethoven, Mozart or Handel.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

My major struggle in life was financing my college and medical school education when there was no income-earner in my family. Since receiving my education and medical training, I have been blessed with a great wife of 45 years, four wonderful adult children, 5 beautiful grandchildren and a successful medical practice and suite of businesses.

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Managing billions of dollars of taxpayer and federal money on behalf of the state of Louisiana.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Few people know the importance of bond commission oversight. Municipalities need to be held accountable for their capability to pay back loans for projects.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Definitely. Government use of financial resources functions much like family finances except on a much larger scale and with far more complexity. Inexperienced or uninformed politicians tend to spend taxpayer money to excess because they are not personally responsible for excess spending in the same way as a family. In fact they are often rewarded by becoming reelected for irresponsible spending.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

The treasurer needs to understand the "games" played by powerful politicians to advance their careers at the expense of taxpayer's money. The courage to risk irresponsible spending and the skill to message properly to other politicians and citizens is critical.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Louisiana State Republican Party

Acadia Republican Parish Executive Committee

Bossier Republican Parish Executive Committee

Caddo Republican Parish Executive Committee

Calcasieu Republican Parish Executive Committee

East Baton Rouge Republican Parish Executive Committee

Iberia Republican Parish Executive Committee

Lafayette Republican Parish Executive Committee

Lafourche Republican Parish Executive Committee

Livingston Republican Parish Executive Committee

Rapides Republican Parish Executive Committee

St. Charles Republican Parish Executive Committee

St. Tammany Republican Parish Executive Committee

Tangipahoa Republican Parish Executive Committee

Congressman Mike Johnson

Congressman Clay Higgins

Congressman Jim Jordan

Former Congressman Ralph Abraham

The Oil and Gas Workers Association

Media

The following is a C-SPAN video of John Fleming on the issue of Oil Drilling on July 25, 2012. A full list of Fleming's videos can be found at his campaign website.[9]

John Fleming, "Rep. Fleming (R-LA) Calls for Common Sense Policy on Oil Drilling"[10]