Rudy Recile

Rudy Recile was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Recile served in the U.S. Army from 1988 to 2014. He earned a bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1995 and a graduate degree from National Graduate School in 2005.[1]

Recile's career experience includes owning a business and working as a project manager, product manager, and data manager. He has been affiliated with the Howe Military Alumni Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2333 Fairfield Suisun, the National Rifle Association, the California Rifle Pistol Association, the Solano County Republican Central Committee, the Solano County California Republican Assembly, the Yolo County Republican Central Committee, and the California GOP.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Hello, fellow Americans! I’m a proud Retired US Army Major, former US Department of Agriculture employee and owner of a small web design company. My family made Solano County, California our home for 18 years. My platform issues include energy independence, supporting the Bill of Rights, tax dollars accountability, public safety, supporting veterans, California’s water issues and quality education. I support successful public schools, protecting our children, woman's rights and I believe in equality of opportunity for everyone. I'm President of a children’s education non-profit organization, and treasurer for a Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. I volunteer with community organizations at voter registration drives and other events. I was a logistics officer at the Pentagon in Washington DC. I became savvy with the inner workings of various agencies, and how to successfully accomplish the mission. During the 2020 election cycle, I wasn’t pleased with what I witnessed. I decided to run for congress because my 33 years of service to the USA prepared me well to immediately serve you in Congress. I am on a mission to restore our country with new blood and fresh ideas. “Ang Inyong Lingkod” (At Your Service), Rudy

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?

FAITH: An individual must have faith in an higher power. Faith in a higher power provides an individual with a moral center to aid them in making decisions regarding their lives, the lives of their family and all those things which affect their personal lives. Strong Faith makes for a strong United States of America!!!FAMILY: The nuclear family is the backbone of the United States of America. Strong families makes a strong country. Two parent households are ideal for the development of children and children are the future for the USA. Single parent households work as well although it is more difficult for a single parent and that is where the extended family makes a difference. The family and extended family units provide stability for adults as well as children. Strong families makes for a strong United States of America!!!FREEDOM: Freedom is why the United States of America exists. The first European settlers in the USA arrived because they were escaping religious persecution. The framers of the USA created the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution to protect our God given rights. The bill of rights in the US Constitution enumerates these FREEDOMS. H. L. Mencken stated "Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard." We must protect our Freedoms with our votes!!!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Energy independence

Supporting the Bill of Rights

Tax dollars accountability

Public safety

Supporting veterans

California’s water issues

Quality education

Successful public schools

Protecting our children

Equality of opportunity for everyone

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

George S. Patton is whom I look up to. He had many idiosyncrasies which I do not agree with but he also had many qualities I admire. His respect for God, ability to talk to people directly, courage of his convictions, belief in the people whom he commanded, and a degree of humility.

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

Faith, Family, Freedom, understanding of the Declaration of Independence and US Constitution

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

Faith, Belief in Family and Freedom for all and belief in the equality of opportunity.

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

Faith, Family, Freedom, understanding of the Declaration of Independence and US Constitution

What legacy would you like to leave?

I did my best for the people and the best to protect

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

Bicentennial of the USA. I was eight years old.

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

Ranch hand at a Christian Summer Camp

What is your favorite book? Why?

W.E.B. Griffin - By Order Of The President, Demonstrates the right thing to do regardless of the consequences.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Iron Man!!!

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

September by Earth Wind and Fire

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

Being a closer for projects. I can always get people interested in something but getting them to say yes, um er has always been a challenge.

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

The ability to have constructive discourse for the betterment of all citizens of the USA.

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

No it is not necessary for a person to have previous experience in government or politics. There are various levels of understanding and experience this is what makes USA a great country. Any average person who wins the will of the people is able to shape the future of the USA.

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

Reducing Inflation

Keeping Diversity Equity Inclusion out of Society

Keeping Critical Race Theory out of Education

Managing Immigration into the USA

Allowing Children to grow up as children

Maintaining the Bill of Rights

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

Yes two years is enough for a representative because it forces the representative to keep in touch with the people so as to represent them at the national level.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Term limits are already set in the Constitution. Two years for Representatives and Six years for Senators. It is up to the people to vote as to who they believe in and vote accordingly. I believe in Age limits. Age is ok but there is a limit in which person should serve the people. We must respect our elders and allow them to enjoy their lives after working so hard in life. What I believe is if a person earned the votes of the people they should be allowed to continue to serve as many terms possible. If a person has served 20+ years and lives to the age of 70 years old they should be allowed to finish their last term then retire. If they are under 70 years of age and are elected to office then I say limit representatives to three terms and senators two terms. Just like the President of the United States must meet a minimum age of 35. I believe a legislator should not be allowed to run for office if they are 70+ years of age.

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

Andy Biggs, Barry Loudermilk, Byron Donalds, Chip Roy, Jim Jordan, Louie Gohmert, Lauren Boebert, Marjorie Greene, Paul Gosar, Tom McClintock,

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 was told by several people I've always been a Democrat but now I can't be because the Democrat party left me. What the Democrat party is doing is not what I believe in. I believe in Lower Taxes, Protecting Children, Protecting biological Women's rights, and America for American citizens. The left is changing all of it.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Doctor, Doctor it hurts when I do this.

Then don't do that!!!

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

It is necessary so long it is in line with the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

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 Constitution is the basis for the founding of the USA. If the Constitution and the laws of the USA based on the constitution do not benefit the people the USA doesn't exist.

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

Investigative powers are outlined in the Constitution Article I, Section 8, Clause 18. The US House should investigate all those issues which affect the people and review those items which negatively affect the people.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Yolo County GOP

Solano County GOP

Eastern Contra Costa California Republican Assembly

What committees interest you?

Agriculture, Education and the Workforce, Homeland Security, Oversight and Accountability, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Appropriations, Armed Services, Banking Housing and Urban Affairs, Budget, Environment and Public Works, Finance, Foreign Relations, Health Education Labor and Pension, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Small Business and Entrepreneurship

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

The US Government brings in enough Tax Revenue to support the US Government and the US Government must be shrunk because it is way too big. The problem the US Government has with transparency is it doesn't want to let the people know where the money has gone. The government appropriates the money but doesn't track how and where the money is spent once it reaches the agency, offices or companies the money is sent. The people would be upset if they knew how and where the money was spent. We the people must know where the money is sent and how it was spent.

Campaign website

Recile’s campaign website stated the following:

Issues

Where do I stand? All my life I’ve been a conservative. I’m willing to take risks so long as I can see the potential outcomes. I realize there are unknowable results or unintended consequences. You have to take risks one at a time and manage them the best you can.

Environment – Water

The Central Valley is in a drought. This is dangerous as water is needed by all living things people, animals and plants. During severe drought, water restrictions are activated to save what water is needed to live. This makes it difficult to fight wild fires and enable the agricultural community to farm. California generates more than 150 agricultural products for the nation. Without California’s ability to grow, produce and husband livestock, California’s economy and peoples’ lives will be severely hampered. Farmers will not be able to plant as many crops as normal and livestock will suffer.

The 2012 – 2016 Drought resulted in losses of $247 in crop revenue and 1,815 farm seasonal jobs. Water levels in Lake Oroville, as of 30 July 2021, is 25% of capacity and 247 feet below 2019 water levels. Water levels this low will cause the power plant to shut down due to the lack of water flow. Folsom Lake is 87 feet below June 2019 water levels. Other Lakes around Northern California are in similar shape. Water levels from all Northern California reservoirs affect all counties.

Support for Veterans

Did you know all US Servicemembers (ie) Veterans alive make up 7% of all USA Citizens? The oldest of our Veterans are WWII vets.

Did you know only 1% of the US Population currently serve in the US Armed Forces? Less than 1% protect USA Citizen’s freedom to live freely in the USA.

Many Veterans have difficulties receiving the benefits due to them. There are bureaucratic processes, overworked workers, not enough case workers and politicians who say they care about our veterans but only act when the spotlight is on them.

There are two bills in congress HR 333 and S-1147. As of 18 Aug 2021 HR 333 is supported by 13 out of 438 representatives and it referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. Senate Bill S-1147 is supported by 26 out of 100 Senators and was sent to the Senate Armed Services Committee for review.

These bills are languishing in Congress for years and the politicians are taking forever to do what is right.

When you see a Veteran please thank them for protecting our FREEDOMS!!!

Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights is so important to us now more than ever!!! The Left chops away at our our civil liberties little by little constantly. The Left tries to normalize silencing free speech, limit the ability to practice your religion, limit US citizens’ ability to purchase firearms and have selective due process when certain people are arrested. For example, at one point the Left says not to wear masks and “Follow the Science.” A week later now we need to wear them. Click on the picture below and watch a video of Fauci going back and forth on mask wearing.

They Constitution does not give us our rights. However the Declaration of Independence and The Constitution guarantee our rights. The Declaration of Independence states: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

We need to stand up for our rights and participate in our local city meetings, board of education meetings, etc. We need to contact our state representatives and senators and let them know how we feel. We need to let them know if they don’t start paying attention we will find someone who does.

If you’re not registered to vote then go and register. If your friends are not registered, encourage them to register. Make your vote count!!!

Education and School Choice

Teachers unions and School Boards are killing our education system. Curriculums designed by these organizations are dulling our children, emasculating our sons and eliminating females all together. We no longer have mothers but “Birthing Persons.” Biological males are being allowed to participate in girls sports. Many schools are teaching Critical “Racism” Theory to our children. Schools should not be teaching “The color of a person is more important than the content of a person.” Instead, what is important is the content of a person’s CHARACTER OR SPIRIT, NOT the color of a person’s skin.

As taxpayers we are pouring money into public schools and allowing the schools to teach anti-USA sentiment. Some parents are fighting back to prevent this. You should too!!! Learn what is being taught to your children, participate in parent-teacher organizations and attend local school board meetings.

Money should follow the child not the child following the money. Parents should have a choice where their children are taught. Tax credits for school education should be allowed nationwide. The first question about children’s education shouldn’t be how much is it going to cost, but why aren’t we spending more. If the money was allowed to follow the child, public schools would start to change.

If you are looking for information regarding home schooling please visit https://www.publicschoolexit.com/. If you would like to speak with a parent who is currently home schooling their child please e-mail my campaign at

info@rudyrudyforuscongress.com and we will arrange a Zoom call to answer your questions.

Energy Independence

In 2019 and 2020 the United States was energy independent for the first time. The USA was producing so much energy we were selling it to other countries. The Left vilifies the use of carbon fuels, and as a result power plants are being shut down. Southern California shut down a coal fired plant and now there are rolling brownouts in Southern California because the current systems for providing energy are not able to handle the load. We live in constant fear of the grids failing and deadly wild fires. We are being forced to live with rolling brownouts to ensure our power doesn’t shut off, and we are forced to make some life or death decisions. Rolling brownouts are commonplace to prevent electrical equipment failure that can cause a wildfire when the equipment is destroyed by high winds. So what is the solution?

The Left refuses to look at the cleanest and safest form of energy: nuclear energy!!! If nuclear energy is so dangerous, why would the US Military power their largest aircraft carriers with nuclear power plants? When a disaster hits a country that needs assistance, why does the US send an aircraft carrier? Besides the capability of providing medical attention, an aircraft carrier’s nuclear plant can power a small city.

France seems to have a good handle on nuclear energy and 75% of the country receives energy from nuclear plants. If France can do this why can’t the US? Green power only works when the sun is shining or wind is blowing. When the wind stops and the sun doesn’t shine, there’s no energy. Look what happened in Texas in February 2021 during a blizzard. One reason why Texas lost power was because the system relied on green energy to provide 35% of the energy for the grid. When the green energy failed the system was overloaded due to a loss of 35% of green energy.

Accountability in Government Spending

Government spending is out of control. Democrats in Washington want to print money as a way out of our current situation. What they are creating is a pathway for hyperinflation. What happens when you have too much money chasing too little goods? Inflation! Why should I sell one person a loaf of bread for $3.00 when the next person is willing to pay $5.00? Think of any auction.

The Federal Government is really good at determining what to buy, determining how much to spend and distributing taxpayer funds for spending. What they do not do well is following the money as it is spent and reconciling the spending with the annual budget.

Congress needs to get control of its spending and be better stewards of the people’s money. There is plenty of money to run the government. The big question is where is the money going when the government spends it. This is a big task and I am hoping to garner enough support to get some real fiscal responsibility for the people.

Politics

People need to be concerned about election integrity, growing our voter base, policy and local politics.

If we are going to change California it starts with a united people, Republicans working with Democrats, and going on the offense to restore our state and country with new blood and fresh ideas.

Election integrity: We need to ensure election integrity so that there is transparency throughout the entire voting process. We need to be able to verify everything from voting machines, to mail-in voting, to potential ballot harvesting. AND we need to make sure NO company, entity or person has a monopoly on our voting process, and I will be pushing for change.

Growing voter base: Many California voters have lost confidence in the election process. Voter numbers have been going down for years and we have lost the will to fight back against an overreaching government!

Policy: As a grassroots candidate, I will work with like-minded people to help secure our future so we can move forward in unity and change the direction of our country. I will help make sure we return to doing politics the right way and ensure the blessings of life and liberty!

Local politics: All politics begin locally. If we are going to make a change in California, we need to get involved. We can no longer afford to stand by the sidelines and let the political machine bulldoze us. When you elect me, your next congressman, I will gain the resources for our state and district needs. We need to be ready to implement those resources. The question is who will implement them? Are they Democrats, Republicans or just good Americans working for the betterment of everyone? The answer is the people who you elect.[2]

—Rudy Recile’s campaign website (2024)[3]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Hello, fellow Americans! I am a proud Retired US Army Major, former US Department of Agriculture employee and owner of a small web design company. After retiring, my wife and I liked California so much that we decided to stay. My main platform issues include energy independence for America, supporting the Bill of Rights, accountability of our tax dollars, support for veterans, California’s environmental-water issues and quality education. I support successful public schools and I believe in equality of opportunity for all. I’m developing a non-profit veterans’ support center providing services to veterans and serve as treasurer for a Veterans-of-Foreign-Wars Post. I served as a logistics officer at the Pentagon in Washington DC. I became savvy with the inner workings of agencies, and how to successfully accomplish the mission. Looking back on the 2020 election cycle, I was not pleased with what I witnessed. I decided my 33 years of experience working in Federal government was better put to use becoming part of the solution instead of sitting on the sidelines. I volunteered with community organizations at monthly meetings, voter registration drives and other events. I am on a mission to restore our country with new blood and fresh ideas.

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 on a Mission to Restore Our Countrywith New Blood and Fresh IdeasI want Accountability for our Tax Dollar spending so Americans are able to see what and where our money is spentWe need to restore our Bill of Rights for all Americans

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Reducing repetitive regulatory inspections for agricultural goods and livestock

Securing our border and enforcing current immigration laws

Ensuring good schools for the children of the USA

Supporting our Service Members by ensuring they have the means necessary to defend our country

Supporting our Veterans providing services in underserved areas and reducing un-necessary bureaucratic processes

Accountability for our Tax Dollar spending so Americans are able to see what and where our money is spent

Restoring faith and support in our Judicial system and First Responders and Law Enforcement

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

I look up to Jesus. Son of God who took away the sins of the world. He endured greatly for mankind and can only do my best to live the best life he gave me. I look up to my mother who was very influential in my upbringing. Giving me the work ethic I have and sense of duty to others and myself. I look up to several mentors in my life. My good friend's mother who asked me "What are you going to contribute to Society and how will you be a productive member of Society?" These words always stuck with me and I've always tried to live up to being a productive member of society and be an example for others. One of my supervisors in the military, God rest her soul. She believed in me when it seemed like no one else cared. She guided me through two duty stations and ensured I was mentally prepared to take on the challenges of serving at the highest levels of the military. I look up to my brothers and sisters who work tirelessly to be successful in this world and to make it a better place for others. I look up to my wife and her compassion with her patients, how she cares for co-workers, students and organizations. She has a huge heart and looks out for the betterment of others.

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

No one book, film or essay can encompass my political philosophy as there are many things which influence my philosophy. What I do hold near and dear to my heart is the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the USA. I believe in what the framers believed our nation could be. These documents are durable and are holding our country together. With these two documents the USA could exist anywhere on this planet or the universe.

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

Honesty, Integrity, accountability and appropriate transparency.

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

I am patient with others, amicable, tenacious, resource minded, conservative, systems oriented and problem solver.

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

To serve the people and ensure the appropriate resources and services are garnered for the district and be good stewards of the Government's monies.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Transparency in office and a better relationship between the office and the people and a desire of the people to ensure the office stays that way.

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

1979 Iran Hostage Crisis - the rescue of American hostages from Iran

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

Very first paid job was a ballet dancer in the Chicago Tribune's production of the Nutcracker Suite at the Arie Crown Theater in Chicago, Illinois.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Lee Child's Jack Reacher Series - Lee Child does a good job of researching the environment in which Jack Reacher finds himself. All the facts he brings in from the real world into the fictional world are true.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Jack Reacher

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

The Monkees - Daydream Believer

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

Being able to see the secondary and tertiary affects of actions completed now and helping others to see the same. Most times the results I see is what happens and people do not like knowing what I know but accept it once it becomes reality.

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

The US House of Representatives is unique in the fact it is representative of the population of the people. The population is what determines the district and as a result the representative should represent the people to practice Democracy on behalf of the people in Washington DC.

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

No not necessarily. Good people can represent their population without having experience in Government or politics.

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

Immigration

Inflation

Education all levels

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Agriculture

Armed Services

Appropriations

Budget

Energy Commerce

Financial Services

Foreign Affairs

Veterans Affairs

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

Yes - It keeps them on their toes!!!

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Term limits are good. I would base them on age. There is a limit as to how long someone should be working to represent the people. If the maximum amount you can receive from Social Security is at the age 70 then you should no longer be working for the Federal Government. Term limits can do just as much harm as they can good. If you have a good representative or senator and the people elect the person then they should hold office. The people get what they vote in. At the same time campaign finance rules should change. Candidates should only be able to raise funds from their representative citizenry not from people whom they are not able to represent. The limit on how mu