Congressional District 03: Sharon Clahchischilliage Candidate Q&A
Sep. 27—Congressional District 03: Sharon Clahchischilliage
Political Party: Republican
Family: Married; 4 Children, 6 Grandchildren and 1 Great-grandchild.
Education: Eastern NM University, Portales, NM; BSE Degree; University of Pennsylvania, MSW
Occupation: Public Service Worker
City of Residence: Shiprock, New Mexico
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Relevant Experience
Commissioner, Public Edcuation District 5; Board Member, NM Health Insurance Exchange, BeWellNM; Consultant, Navajo Nation, Tribal entities, states NM, AZ, UT, & Federal Government; Candidate for Navajo Nation President, Candidate for NM Secretary of State; State Representative District 4-R, three terms.
Should the federal government pass any new regulations on abortion or new protections for abortion access?
No, because this is a state issue.
Do you support or oppose protecting access to in vitro fertilization?
In some cases yes and in other cases no.
How can the federal government improve its response to wildfires and wildfire recovery?
First off do not cause them and better management.
What is your position regarding climate change? What actions should Congress take, if any, regarding the environment?
My position is that climate change has always existed and man made climate change is a small fraction of it. Congress should limit the power of the EPA.
Do you believe the borders are secure enough? If not, what do you propose to increase security? Do you support or oppose building a wall at the southern border?
No the borders are not secure enough. Congress should be making and passing the laws instead of requesting executive orders from the Executive Branch. I support building the wall.
What is the most pressing issue facing New Mexico?
Inflation.
How could the federal government help New Mexicans with the rising cost of living?
Deregulate.
Federal spending plays an important role in New Mexico's economy. What should be done to increase other economic drivers here?
We need to create a more family friendly environment by improving education and fighting crime.
The House of Representatives has struggled to pass a federal budget in recent years, and the partisan divide continues to intensify. What would be your approach to working with members of the other party?
I would first represent CD-3 needs and then find common ground.
What should be done at the federal level to address the crisis of opioid addiction?
We need to eliminate the demand to curve the supply.
Do you support new ethics rules for the Supreme Court? Do you support or oppose expanding the number of justices on the Supreme Court?
Until I see the proposed "new ethics rules" for the Supreme Court, will I know what to support. I do not support expanding the number of justices on the Supreme Court.
Should the United States continue to offer military aid to Ukraine?
What role should the United States play in the Israel-Hamas war? Do you support a ceasefire, and if so, how should the U.S. government move toward that goal?
We should honor our alliance with Israel, and revisit the specification of our alliance when the time comes.
Why do you want to serve in Congress?
Currently CD-3 has needs in major areas that are not being represented in congress.
Anything else you would like to add?
I am the best candidate to represent a diverse CD-3 and its needs. My back ground as a social worker, educator, legislator, commissioner, and veteran, has prepared me to do the best work for New Mexico.
