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GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE
October 16, 1992
Only 13 candidates respond to Stonewall questionnaire
Stonewall-Cleveland, a gay and lesbian political organization, mailed a questionnaire to each of the candidates in the upcoming election, asking the candidate's position on 12 issues of concern to the lesbian-gay community.
With the exception of the judicial candidates, every candidate for county, state, or national office representing Ohio was sent a questionnaire. Out of a total of 65 candidates, only 13 returned a completed survey. According to Stonewall vice president Keith Sutton, follow-up by telephone to encourage candidates to respond was hindered by a lack of volunteers.
The following candidates returned survey forms. Stonewall's charter does not permit it to make endorsements.
U.S. Representative, 11th District Ed Gudenas, Gerald Carver Henley State Senator, 22nd District
Gillian C. Flynn (D)
State Senator-24th District Vaughn D. Stakes
State Representative, 9th District Barbara Boyd (D)
State Representative, 10th District Troy Lee James (D) State Representative, 11th District Jane L. Campbell (D) State Representative, 12th District Samuel D. Garland (R) State Representative, 13th District Frank M. Johanek, Rick Nagin Barbara C. Pringle (D) State Representative, 20th District
Gary F. Barna (R) County Commissioner
Mary O. Boyle (D)
Several of the respondents chose not to answer every question. Most answered with a simple in favor or against, while others expanded their answers to some questions. Below are the candidates' responses.
1. How would you vote or speak out on the military's ban on homosexuality? In favor of the ban: Garland, Henley. Against the ban: Barna, Boyd, Boyle, Campbell, Flynn, Gudenas, James, Johanek, Nagin, Pringle, Stakes.
2. What would be your position on having gays, lesbians and bisexuals on your staff?
In favor: Barna, Boyd, Flynn, Garland, Gudenas, James, Johanek, Nagin, Pringle, Stakes.
Against: No respondents.
Mary O. Boyle: “Neither in favor, or against. Will not discriminate on basis of sexual preference."
Jane L. Campbell: "I look for qualified staff. I do not care about their sexual preference."
Gerald Carver Henley: "Would allow, not particularly in favor or against! As long as sexual preference doesn't interfere with work.
3. How would you vote or speak out on the Civil Rights Act guaranteeing equal housing and employment for gay, lesbian and bisexual individuals?
All candidates who returned forms responded in favor, but none elaborated.
4. How would you vote or speak out on domestic partnerships which provide the same equal rights for homosexual partners and families as heterosexual marriages and families?
In favor: Barna, Boyd, Flynn, James, Johanek, Nagin, Pringle, Stakes.
Against: Garland, Gudenas. Mary O. Boyle: “Oppose governmental interference in relationships between consenting adults.
Jane L. Campbell: "I'd have to see the exact proposal.'
Gerald Carver Henley: "I would not vote for two men or two women to have partnership rights! People can do as they please but government shouldn't promote a preference."'
5. How would you vote or speak out on a woman's right to choose a legal and safe abortion?
tion needed to decide degree, if any. ' Gillian C. Flynn: "Don't know.'
9. How would you vote or speak out on the U.S. ban on international travelers with HIV from entering the country?
In favor: Barna Garland, James. Against: Boyle, Campbell, Flynn, Johanek, Nagin, Stakes.
Ed Gudenas: In favor of the ban "on a case by case basis.
Gerald Henley: "I'm more in favor of curing the epidemic."
Barbara C. Pringle: Question “does not apply." [She is a candidate for state, not federal, office.]
10. How would you vote or speak out on national health care for all U.S. citizens?
In favor: Barna, Boyd, Boyle, Campbell, Flynn, James, Johanek, Nagin, Pringle, Stakes.
Against: No respondents.
Ed Gudenas: "In favor of national health care, but not 100 percent provided
-by federal government."
Gerald Henley: "In favor of national health care, not nationalized health care. I favor health care that's affordable to all that means jobs for all!"
11. Would you encourage local political representatives to keep track of hate crimes against gays, lesbians and bisexuals as is currently tracked against other protected minorities?
In favor: Barna, Campbell, Flynn, Garland, Gudenas, Henley, James, Johanek, Nagin, Pringle, Stakes.
sue.
Against: No respondents.
Mary O. Boyle: "Tracking isn't the is-
12. How would you vote or speak out on adding discrimination based on sexual orientation to the list of unlawful dis criminatory practices under laws administered by the Ohio Civil Rights Commission?
In favor: Barna, Boyle, Campbell, Flynn, James, Johanek, Nagin, Pringle, Stakes. Against: Garland, Gudenas.
In favor: Boyd, Boyle, Campbell, Flynn, Come out voting!
Garland, James, Nagin, Pringle, Stakes. Against: No respondents.
Gary F. Barna: "Abortion when women's life is in danger, rape/incest only!”
Ed Gudenas: "Abortion only for medical reasons.
Gerald Carver Henley: "All women have a choice . . . but I do not believe the government should pay for or tax others for...
Frank M. Johanek: "I would like to discuss this issue more thoroughly.'
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6. How would you vote or speak out on supporting adoption rights for gay, lesbian and bisexual homes?
In favor: Barna, Boyd, Campbell Flynn, Gudenas, Nagin, Pringle, Stakes.
Against: Garland, Henley, James. Mary O. Boyle: "Cannot answer A or B responsibly without more knowledge of the individual circumstances for each child.'
7. How would you vote or speak out on mandatory HIV testing of health care workers?
In favor: Barna, Garland, Gudenas, Henley, James, Pringle.
Against: Boyd, Boyle, Campbell, Flynn, Johanek, Nagin, Stakes.
Ed Gudenas: In favor of mandatory health care HIV testing "as needed."
8. How would you vote or speak out on a ruling that intentional or knowing transmission of HIV should be considered a felony?
In favor: Barna, Campbell, Garland, Gudenas, Henley, James, Johanek, Nagin, Pringle, Stakes.
Against: Boyd.
Mary O. Boyle: "Additional informa-
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porter of lesbians and gays since he first took office. Even if he doesn't come to Pride at least he sends letters every year declining. It really doesn't matter who was running against Representative Stokes, you can't find a better friend to our community then he.
Rothschild, the mayor of University Heights, is another unknown who declined to respond to a Ms. survey on gay rights, and did not return the Stonewall questionnaire.
Both Gudenas and Henley did return the Stonewall questionnaire but their answers were mixed and not impressive at all.
U.S. House, 13th District
★Sherrod Brown (D) Margaret Muller (R)
Again, there is a clear-cut choice for the preferred candidate in this race. Margaret Muller is anti-choice and homophobic.
Sherrod Brown is the clear endorsement in this race but we are disappointed in Brown and his staff. After receiving $2,500 from the Human Rights Campaign Fund, Brown canceled a planned press conference because he was afraid of the reaction of Muller and the problems she might give him. We did get to talk to his campaign manager, but were disappointed that Brown had no position on issues that are important to us, which makes us wonder how in the heck he got so much money from HRCF? He is clearly the better choice, but we think he has a lot to learn.
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U.S. House, 19th District ★Eric Fingerhut (D) Robert A. Gardner (R)
Eric Fingerhut is a champion of the people. All people. He believes in human rights and stands behind that belief even if it becomes unpopular, as a stand for lesbian and gay rights often does. He has taken and continues to take flak for his support of our community, yet he continues to support us and we support him. Last month, Fingerhut's biggest fundraiser was held at the home of Greg Levine and Howard Epstein. The private party raised over $9,500 for the candidate that stands behind his convictions. The lesbian and gay community needs to continue to support this man. If every politician were like him, civil rights for all would be common and the world could concentrate on important issues.
Fingerhut's opponent replied to a question on lesbian and gay adoption "[I don't] think it would be a right to subject a child to that environment." It just speaks for itself, doesn't it?
Ohio Senate, 22nd District ★Gillian Flynn (D) Grace Drake (R)
Anewcomer to the political scene, Gillian Flynn is an outspoken supporter of lesbian and gay issues, abortion rights and other women's issues. She not only returned Stonewall's survey but she answered in the affirmative for all the questions. Not only should you vote for Flynn, you should Continued on next page
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