Q1
Please provide some basic information about yourself.
Name Todd Stainbrook
Office Sought House of Delegates
City/Town Morgantown WV
Email Address toddstainbrook@yahoo.com
Q2
From 1980 to 2016 the West Virginia state prison population has increased by 470%. What, if anything, would you change to reverse this trend?
It would be great if people would take personal responsibility for their actions. If you break the law there are consequences. The lack of leadership when it comes to drug abuse and the lack of a quality home life I believe are the main reasons for the increase.
Q3
Civil asset forfeiture is a process where police can seize any property "related" to criminal activity and later can file a civil case to forfeit the property to either be used or auctioned for money which is shared between the police department and local prosecutor. This can happen regardless of whether there is a criminal conviction or even criminal charges brought against a person.Proponents say this is a useful tool for taking ill-gotten gains from criminals and funding police work, and that legal protections adequately prevent abuse of the system.Critics say the system amounts to theft, that many people cannot afford the legal costs to challenge a forfeiture action, and that it creates a perverse incentive for police.Do you support or oppose the practice of civil asset forfeiture? What, if any, reforms would you make to the practice?
I do not believe any persons property should be taken without a conviction
Q4
More than half the population of West Virginia's regional jails are pre-trial. That means they haven't been found guilty of any crime yet. Most are there because they could not afford bail, though some are there because they were denied a chance to post bail. What changes, if any would you make to our pretrial and/or bail system to balance concerns about safety and court efficiency with ensuring we are not incarcerating people without due process?
There are many things that need repaired within our court system. Too many to list
Q5
In 2015 West Virginia passed significant reforms to the juvenile justice system. Despite these reforms, the State still utilizes out of home placement at a high rate for system-involved youth. What, if anything, should West Virginia do to reduce out-of-home placements for system-involved juveniles?
Again, the lack of a quality home life and the teaching of values, I feel is a major contributor to these type of problems. Our youth need to learn what is expected from of them in society. I think the more we are able to "scare" them straight the better
Q6
West Virginia has a very low voter participation rate. What changes, if any, would you make to increase voter participation?
Education is key, The people need to know their votes count.
Q7
Over the past few years, there has been legislation aimed at requiring the Bible to be taught in public schools, allowing a Bible-based elective, or faith-based drug prevention electives. What is your stance on incorporating religion into the public schools?
I would be more then fine with it if we were able to covers all our bases with all religions. Unfortunately that is not something that is possibly. At the same time we can not push any other religion on someone of a different faith.
Q8
At least 20 states have passed laws prohibiting discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. 13 West Virginia municipalities have similar protections. Do you support or oppose a statewide law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in West Virginia? Why?
Discrimination in any way is not acceptable
Q9
In December 2019, Governor Justice announced that West Virginia would continue accepting refugees. Do you support or oppose accepting refugees in West Virginia? Under what conditions? Why?
Vetting has to be done for the protection of you citizens.
Q10
Over the past few years, some states have continued to erode protections and access to abortion care. Other states have done the opposite and codified abortion rights that had previously been defined by courts. Do you favor further restrictions to abortion, expanding or codifying abortion rights, or taking no action on abortion?
I am a pro-life candidate