Steve Hohe

Steve Hohe served in the U.S. Air Force from 1980 to 1991. He earned an associate degree from the Community College of the Air Force in 1991 and a bachelor's degree from Husson College in 1992. His career experience includes working as a businessman.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Lived in Kansas City Missouri before joining the Military (USAF), and served for 11 years, mainly in the Strategic Air Command, involved in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Left the Air Force moved to Kansas and lived in Shawnee for over 25 years. I have two degrees, a Bachelor of Science/Business Administration and an Associate's Degree in Logistics. Consider myself Middle-Class, once owned two businesses. I'm married and have two kids, and I'm Homeowner. Ran for office, once as a State Representative and twice for the U.S. House of Representative Third Congressional District, 2016 and 2020. I would consider myself a Conservative, following the belief of Minimum Government-Maximum Freedom. In my off time, I'm an Outdoorsman, I enjoy Trekking, Hiking Camping, Fly-fishing, and Gun Sports. One of the areas I'm intrigued by in Business is Economics, I believe in a Free Market system not interfered with by Governance.

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?

The Need for a smaller Federal Government, focusing on eliminating or decrease spending of Branches, Offices and Programs targeting on reducing the National Debt.Abolishing the present Income Tax System, a complex 7000 pages of loop holes and special interest handouts, so confusing that even the author, the IRS, along with tax preparers and citizens cant even fathom. Its time to replace it with a different taxation system which is fair across the board both with rich and poor, small businesses and corporations, providing pre-bates to those near or under the Poverty Level.Congress needs to be in session more than the average of 111 days out of the year, listening with each other their constituents and not from outside sources in Washington D.C.. I would promote a Per-Session Payment system that of your annual salary you only get paid if you're if congress is in session and at home in a town hall, in-person, listening to their constituents.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

*Federal Budget and Spending

Taxation

Energy Vs Environment

ESG Environmental, Social and Governance Policy interfering with Free Market.

Immigration

Who do I look up to?

They have all passed on, for the record, my Dad for his surviving the European Depression, World War Two, and confronting all the problems that came with it. He lived a dignified life and was very giving.

My Grandfather and Grandmother who were well-to-do Farmers in Ukraine in the 1930s were witnesses to the execution of the local village Jews by the Nazi Einsatzgruppen, then were forced to immigrate west. My Grandfather left my Grandmother and Mom and joined the French Foreign Legion and became a French Partisan Fighter, he died a year or two later after the war. I never met my Grandfather but by the stories I've heard, he placed Country before Self. As for my Grandmother they had to abandon the Farm took the Livestock then lost the livestock to the Germans and was forced to work as a cook in a German Labor Camp. After the War, they returned to Ukraine to find that the Communists took over Ukraine and she lost the Farm. In Short- to lose everything and start over is amazingly true survival skills and perseverance.

My friend Rod Graham was my religious Mentor/Advisor. He was Wise and Giving. The example of the

"Good and Faithful Servant".

Whose example would you like to follow and why? Ronald Reagan. One of the Last Great Statesman. In Negotiation of Give and Take, you would at least end up friends with Reagan, he did it with opposing Democrats, Republicans and even opposing world leaders like the Soviets.

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

Something Else: I collect pieces of World, National, and Local History; and Current Events. I apply potentially positive outcomes that are beneficial to today's issues and Avoid Past Pitfalls that could damage.

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

Be an Independent Thinker

Be a Visionary

Be Positive

Effective Communicator, Request Feedback

Transparency

Accountability

Humility

Trustworthy

Resolve

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

Persistent.

Consistent.

Resilient.

Will to Succeed.

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

Preservation of the United States

Preservation of the People's Rights

Developing Legislation/Creating Laws

Conduct Hearings

Voting

Assuring that proper representation for their constituents.

Leadership

Transparent

What legacy would you like to leave?

Personal Poem

"It was He! Who came to Save a Country."

"It was He! Who gave me a Better Future."

"It was He! Who Secured my Freedom."

His Name is Not Important.

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

Personal: Lived a block away from President Harry S. Truman in Independence Missouri met him twice during his daily walks, I was five years old.

Historically: September 11, 2001 (9/11) was the Tragedy of the people who died in the collapse of the World Trade Center. I was 40 years old.

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

Mowing lawns in my neighborhood started at age twelve and did it for 6 years.

Also, I was a Caddy at Blue Hills Country Club for those six years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible

A Creation, a Life, and a Revelation

Stories of Pride, Brokenness, and Redemption.

Good and Evil.

Sacrifice.

Salvation.

A Love Story.

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

Captain Jean Luc Picard "Star Trek -Next Generation"

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

"Cheyenne Anthem" Kansas Rock Band

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

In the past, I struggled with about everything in life, they are the chains that bind.

Now, I don't Struggle, because I am not Bound.

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

The House is the closest representation to the people in the district they represent. Having a two-year term is key to the changing political climate of that district. The number of constituents with issues is also manageable in answering questions and helping. It is also necessary to the "Checks and Balances" system.

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

No. I think it's beneficial to have knowledge of governance. As far as Politics, "The same old ways" can be stagnant and deter new members from bringing in fresh ideas. "In the Beltway" "Good-ole Boy" Politics has got to go.

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

* Threats on our Democracy.

Lowering the National Debt.

Abolishing the present income tax system and replacing it with a Flat Tax.

Border security.

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

1. The Ways and Means Committee. taxation is a top priority. Note: Members of Ways and Means are restricted in

holding other committee chairs without a written waiver.

2. Transportation and Infrastructure.

3. Agriculture.

4. Veteran Affairs.

5. Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress.

6. Homeland Security

If you are a current representative, why did you join your current committees?

NA

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

Yes. It is the right term length due to evolving "Political Flavor " in Congressional Districts.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Terms limits are necessary. In the U.S. House, it should be a Maximum of four non-consecutive two-year terms.

The Non-consecutive procedure will prevent members from hopping in and out of the office. Example: A seated member of the House after three terms, promotes Proxy candidate to run in his place to break up his consecutive terms.

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

Past: Congressman Tim Huelskamp of the First Congressional District of Kansas. In Office, Tim had the testicular fortitude to go Toe-To-Toe with Speaker of the House Boehner when he attempted to coerce him to change his vote and Huelskamp did not back down. That's Courage.

Present: Congressman 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?

Attending meetings and talking with folks I hear great uneasiness and distrust in the Federal Government,

This is overall unhealthy for our country. the Federal Government needs to Back off the personal lives and business of the American People. We need to promote more Domestic Tranquility.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Irish Joke about two Irish ditch diggers digging in front of a Bordello, watching a rabbi, pastor, and priest.

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

Desirable.

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?

It's High. First of all, you need to collect revenues to run a government, they need to be fair across the board.

I'm a firm believer in Abolishing the present income tax system and replacing it with a Flat Tax System.

Steve Hohe did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

The following issues were listed on Hohe's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

Replace the Income Tax System with a Consumption Tax/Fair Tax: I propose to remove the 16th Amendment of the United States Constitution, the right of Congress to impose an income tax and replace it with a Consumption Tax/Fair Tax at a percentage to support the defense of our Nation and the operation of the federal government, the care of Veterans and the support of our senior citizens.

Secure Our Southern Borders and Enforce Existing Immigration Laws: We've heard the talk of securing the border... some say a tall fence, some say increasing the Border Patrol. I propose a barrier, a barrier such as the Great Wall of China that kept the Mongols out of China; castle walls with moats that kept out attacking barbaric tribes, the use of 30 foot concrete walls that have protected the United States troops in Afghanistan and Iraq and Israel's 'Great Wall' which aided in the peaceful coexistence of the Israeli's and Palestinians.

End Federally Run and Funded Social Services and Let States Decide: All federally run and funded Social Services like affordable healthcare, housing supplements and welfare, be ended and then handed to the states to decide if they would continue the programs at the state's expense or drop them.[4]

—Steve Hohe's campaign website, http://www.stevehoheforcongress.com/#!platform/cee5