John R. Butchko

John Butchko graduated from Danbury Lakeside High School. Butchko earned a bachelor's degree from Western Kentucky University in 1977 and a graduate degree from Vanderbilt University in 1980. Butchko's career experience includes working as a pastor.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a retired United Methodist Minister. I think it is of the utmost importance that we respect people who have different views and work hard to find common ground and purpose.

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?

One can have hopes for all citizens and residents of the USA without thinking that there must be a national solution. Finding a way to tax people is not the solution.Social Security and Medicare need to be protected. An understanding of the employment tax that goes beyond it being an insurance premium.Immigration and work visas should be simple to understand. They should be enforced in compassionate ways that cause the least amount of harm.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

People should do their absolute best to find legal ways to work. The community should do all it can to help it work for all.