Ryan Catala

Ryan Catala was born in Yonkers, New York. He earned an associate degree from Westchester Community College in 2007, a bachelor's degree from Columbia University in 2009, and a graduate degree from Texas Christian University in 2018. Catala's professional experience includes working as a public school educator.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Ryan Catala is a public school administrator in Fort Worth. He is running for Congress to provide the citizens of Tarrant, Parker and Wise counties representation on that consistently listens and responds to the issues that matter most.

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?

20% Tax Rate w/ a Balanced BudgetHonor, Protect and Enforce the Bill of RightsClean up Elections and Campaigns

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

1. Public education policy

2. Protecting personal liberty

3. Limiting the role of government in the lives of citizens.

America's government was designed to protect the rights of its citizens. This past year has provided many examples of government and executive branch overreach. This dangerous trend needs to be confronted by a legislative branch committed to the Constitution. We need leaders who will speak up in Congress. Ryan Catala intends to be a "speaker in the house".

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

the Bible.

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

Integrity

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

Leadership

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

Protecting the rights of citizens and representing their interests.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to be remembered as a person who tried to leave the world better than I found it.

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

I was a junior in high school on 9/11. Watching from a few miles away to the north, I saw the smoke from the towers rise and for weeks we could see a haze created by the debris. 20 years later, we still live in the haze of that moment... but I can see clearly now.

It wasn't until 20 years later, that I realized that the most important story from that tragic day actually came from a field in Pennsylvania. The confrontation between the passengers of United Flight 93 and the terrorists became a defining moment in my life. Heroes stand up against evil and injustice, even at the risk of personal loss, injury or even death.

We all see the condition of our country and society. We all see that something needs to be done to improve the way we relate with one another and how we operate as a country. The echo chambers of the internet have cultivated a divided culture that cannot legislate responsibly.

However, I believe that the best days of our country are ahead of us. I believe we can and will do better. We just need to confront some difficult realities in our budget and policies and I am committed to being a participant in the conversation, even at the risk of personal loss or failure.

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

the Kanye album, "Jesus is King", is really good.

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

Watching the decline of our society

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

the Budget

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

Yes

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

The CCP

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

All of them, but I would never pay for a seat on any of them. Watch "the Swamp" on HBO Max.

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

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Yes

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

I respect Thomas Massie

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?

The most memorable story comes from the census data. The average income is $30,000 and the average home cost $300,000. The fact that the average person cannot afford the average home, points to a major problem... inflation and interest rates.

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

Yes

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?

Number one priority