Reply to: Douglas Budget for Camilla Hicks for HD-6 7/16/2020
Hello Mrs. Hicks,
It’s Chase Vialpando with the Douglas Budget again. I apologize, I sent you the wrong set of questions. Here are the updated one specifically for your race.
I’d still appreciate a headshot and a brief background on yourself including schooling, experience, family, etc.
Also, I ask that you keep your answer to each question at 100 words or less.
Answered and submitted 7/20/2020
Background:
Schooling H.S. Graduate from Moon Valley H.S. Phoenix, AZ. College credits from Casper College in Business Management, Journalism, Photo Journalism, Paralegal, and Communications, certifications in working with the handicap and a lifetime of experience in the lessons of hard knocks
Experience:
A total of 34 years of volunteer experience with children ages K-H.S. and international students, Dean Morgan Middle School Casper, WY., Youth for Christ, “Worship in Motion”, TBN, “Set Free”, Child Evangelism Fellowship, Bible Reading Marathon, and National Day of Prayer in Arizona, California, and Wyoming. I manage numerous positions, events, and the support of my family. I am published with Casper College “Chinook” and with the Intermountain Christian News, Idaho. I am in my sixth year of volunteer with the Converse County Republican Party holding Precinct woman, Treasure, Fundraising Chairman, State Committeewoman, and event organization chair. I am a local, small business owner of “Eagle Nest Fencing, LLC.” And now running for House District 6
Family:
My mother was a single Mom and I am the oldest of five biological siblings who was later separated as a foster child at 13, lived in 13 homes and 7 schools. Stability was tough. All things restored; I have numerous friends who have adopted me as family. I have three children. I am married to Mark S. Hicks with one child at home. Success is not measured in money but in people.
- What’s your take on the downfall in the state economy and budget? How would you deal with it?
My take on the downfall in the state economy? We need the freedom to work. Covid devastated employment, however, I’m encouraged by those who look for an open door. One door is the meat industry. I welcome a plan to utilize the meat processing industry, and I support building a commercial meat plant company of WY. I would support the “exponential growth” Reference: “State Inspected Annual Processing Statistics for 2019”. I would add that the budget needs more efficient reform, leaving intact our classrooms, teachers, and most essential state services.
- Are you in favor of raising taxes and pay for education and state services? If so, what taxes and services would you raise?
I am not in favor of raising taxes. Look around at all the buildings and services. The voter has already suffered enough then to add to more hardship. The lack of employment has challenged the tax payer into a bind of losing homes, vehicles, and necessities. Some have to succumb to living with Dad and Mom again. I am not in support of raising taxes. We need spending reform.
- What specific issues will you focus on if elected? Why?
I support employment and the free enterprise system for business and economic development. Start with the basics and get through the first couple years. It promotes independence, personal reward, influence, prosperity, and ownership. I would support the use of minerals and agriculture both locally and nationally. Natural resources need to come back into light. It is sustainable and has outlived the structure of boom and bust Wyoming needs to fight for the ability to export its minerals and get our people to work.
Thanks,
Chase Vialpando Douglas Budget
chase@douglas-budget.com
307-351-2009
Chase,
I will be posting this on my website as it is and pass it on to some friends.
Thank you,
Camilla Hicks
Camilla Hicks for HD-6 2020
Website: CamillaHicksforDidstrict6.com
Email: cfhicks4hd6@camillahicksfordistrict6.com