Tara Hallmark

Tara Hallmark was born in Pasadena, Texas. She served in the U.S. Navy from 1988 to 1989. Her career experience includes working as a farmer, as a federal grant specialist, as a fed course writer, in government and academic emergency response, and in planning and mitigation.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a common hard working woman and wife to my beloved retired veteran husband.

Grew up in San Antonio, Texas and joined Navy right out of high school. Supported my active duty hubbie and worked to pay the bills; I know the value of a dollar and I am very proud of my decades of public service.

I enjoy my rural Missouri peach orchard/farm and love my one and only home I have ever had. I volunteer with the community and pray at the churches.

I shop near by and love my neighbors with good stewardship.

I plan to bring all of my service and experience here to our home. Seek out ways our community can benefit and maintain a small town independent of cookie cutter party politics.

Americans deserve easy voting access, taxpayer representation and affordable, accessible top drawer health care so everyday folks can go about living their lives.

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?

Right to safe, accessible, affordable top drawer medical, reproductive and mental health.Taxation and Representation, is every American's right, the voice of the people is what matters, regular folks pay a lot of taxes because they work hard.

The public should not have to defend basic rights to vote easily in court, it seems to be a benefit not for taxpayers wronged.

Public taxes stay in Public Schools

Completely removing the taxation on food and pink items directly impact women households and families.Safety and Security for our community and environment

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

All levels of planning, response, recover and mitigation

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

Simone Biles is my living hero. Modern day woman breaking personal and professional records.

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

Clear communication that reaches all levels of folks. Provide answers or solutions to problems and plan how to overcome unsolvable issues.

Love thy neighbor with good stewardship.

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

Responding to 911 calls and federal disasters places you face to face with real folks survival of loss. Living under the flag pole and serving in the military brought a level of teamwork and self resilience that are a watermark.

Working in all levels of government shows clear paths for connecting ideas to action. My successes are from hard labor and scrutinizing everything.

My drive comes from family bloodline and respect for spirituality and existence of others, especially the young and the ignored or forgotten.

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

Assure Democracy and the law are implemented for current, past and future American Missourians.

Change state legislation that harms American Missourian.

Keep our home safe, knowledgeable and prepared to the unknowns.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That it paved the way for younger folks to participate actively for the good of whole society and environment.

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

The water coming in the house in Houston Texas area. Maybe 4 years old.

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

Fast food Hamburger stand.

I had that job for the summer.

What is your favorite book? Why?

N/a

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

N/a

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

N/a

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

The traumas of a hard life affects everyone. The dignity to address our own health care is huge.

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

Functional and relevant government for people and growth is mandatory for success.

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

Getting China’s presence out of Missouri while the 20 year republican leadership still selling Missouri farm land and changing the definition of foreign industry to protect China in corporate law.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes, walking in the boots you plan to issue to the public is very important.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, we are all there for the country, state, folks and taxpayers.

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

Anne Richards

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

If asked it is a civic duty to step up.

Both sitting legislators 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?

Several, I worked response.

Tell us your favorite joke.

N/a

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

ABSOLUTELY it is the main function to protect the spirit of Democracy.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

Simple Bill

Legislate and simplify the language and process so all taxpayers can understand the laws trying to be passed.

Too many folks are ignored from participating in the legislative process due to purposeful manipulation of all roots of passing laws in a state level of Missouri. The language, summary and blocking folks from gaining access to address, read or vote for Missouri legislation.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

MO NOW.

Jefferson City Central Labor Council AFL-CIO.

What committees interest you?

Military, Road and bridges, transportation, public safety and veterans

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

With exception of national defense

And global security

Reopen the books for taxpayers.

They can see everything.

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

Review the process to assure the actions are not prohibited or encouraged but equal.