Ronald Burnette Jr.

Ronald Burnette Jr. was born in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. He earned a high school diploma from Parkland High School and attended Troy State University. His career experience includes working as an artist.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Hello ,I'm Ronald Fulton Burnette Jr. ,I believe

Diversifying Alabama's Economy

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?

Currently, I believe 25 to 40 percent of the state’s revenues come from taxes and public monies generated by tourism,entertainment and sports revenues. When gaming, tourism ,sports and economy entertainment becomes subject to a weak , this extremely high percentage can lead the people of Alabama to perilous position.This means that Alabama must be pro-active by developing other industries to take care of some of these public money burdens. Alabama must become a tax friendly state.We must invite high-profile, innovative and And industries that allow and promote entrepreneurship

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Taxes

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

Clarence Thomas he is firm and stands on his decisions

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

No

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

Integrity

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

To hear and help the public

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

None

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

Plumber still employed

Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state?

Housing

Different states require governors to have different degrees of responsibility for the state budgeting process. If it were your choice, what do you believe is the appropriate degree of gubernatorial involvement with this process in your state?

The governor should micromanage

In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power?

When it gets to the point of shutting down progress

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

It can be challenging

What do you love most about your state?

Everything

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

Innovation

Under what circumstances should the governor of your state be able to use emergency powers?

At any circumstance when there is a threat to there states wellbeing

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I think the system has failed

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

None

A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. What does that mean to you?

To protect my state and help everyone be prosperous