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| ==Views== | ==Views== | ||
| A native of the state in which he serves, he ensures to represent the majority votes of his constituents, regardless of his personal views. | |||
| Smyk is known for his far right and polarizing voting record. He has never voted for gun control ever in his career nor to help the struggling working class in his district. However, Smyk exercises his police influence to keep politics in his backyard and accumulates wealth from his money special interest groups, such as financial institutions, lawyers, and the gun lobby. <ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.delawarepolitics.net/special-interest-funding-fuels-the-steve-smyk-campaign/ |title= SSPECIAL INTEREST FUNDING FUELS THE STEVE SMYK CAMPAIGN|date= July 27, 2016 |publisher= Delaware Politics |location= Dover, Delaware |accessdate= June 10, 2018}}</ref> He has chosen to represent lobbies while in office, instead of his constituency. He is in office for a paycheck, not for Delaware or the justice of the United States of America. | |||
| Smyk has fought for Open Space and Farmland Preservation, which were fully funded in 2018 for the first time in years. He has advocated for state employees to be fully staffed and professionally trained at JFC, primarily in corrections and DNREC's environmental protection units. He has worked with both State and National agencies to protect pets from irresponsible owners. | |||
| In office, Smyk has served on: | In office, Smyk has served on: | ||
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| * Public Safety Committee | * Public Safety Committee | ||
| * House Judiciary Committee | * House Judiciary Committee | ||
| ==Recent Accomplishments== | |||
| * Successfully supported the repeal of Delaware's Estate Tax (Death Tax) - House Bill 16. | |||
| * Helped to establish a State Department of Insurance office in Sussex County - House Bill 77. | |||
| * Sponsored new laws to better protect the men and women working in DE state's prisons - House Bill 122 - House Bill 123. | |||
| * Joined a bipartisan coalition to crackdown on those illicitly obtaining guns for criminals - House Bill 174. | |||
| * Encouraged the reuse of industrial brownfields, potentially preserving undeveloped land - House Bill 190. | |||
| * Co-sponsored a new law aimed at reducing impaired driving - House Bill 284. | |||
| * Supported a new law safeguarding DE's environment and economy from offshore drilling - Senate Bill 200. | |||
| * Backed the creation of a new fund to increase security in DE public schools - HS 1 for House Bill 335. | |||
| ==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
Revision as of 01:38, 3 November 2018
| Stephen Smyk | |
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| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 20th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Nick Manolakos |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Website | repstevesmyk |
Stephen T. Smyk is a politician and a Republican member of the Delaware House of Representatives since January 8, 2013 representing District 20.
Elections
2012 With Republican Representative Nick Manolakos running for District 22, Smyk was unopposed for the open District 20 September 11, 2012 Republican Primary and won with 5,953 votes, and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 6,469 votes (53.2%) against Democratic nominee M. Marie Mayor.
Smyk was reelected in 2014, defeating Don Ayotte (i) and Marie Mayor (d).
Smyk was reelected in 2016, with over 61% of votes, defeating Don Ayotte (i) and Barbara Vaughan (d). Results of 2016 election:
- Smyk (incumbent) 61.57% 9,209 votes
- Vaughan 36.97% 5,529 votes
- Ayotte 1.46% 218 votes
Views
A native of the state in which he serves, he ensures to represent the majority votes of his constituents, regardless of his personal views.
Smyk has fought for Open Space and Farmland Preservation, which were fully funded in 2018 for the first time in years. He has advocated for state employees to be fully staffed and professionally trained at JFC, primarily in corrections and DNREC's environmental protection units. He has worked with both State and National agencies to protect pets from irresponsible owners.
In office, Smyk has served on:
- House Corrections Committee
- House Energy Committee
- Veterans' Committee
- Public Safety Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
Recent Accomplishments
- Successfully supported the repeal of Delaware's Estate Tax (Death Tax) - House Bill 16.
- Helped to establish a State Department of Insurance office in Sussex County - House Bill 77.
- Sponsored new laws to better protect the men and women working in DE state's prisons - House Bill 122 - House Bill 123.
- Joined a bipartisan coalition to crackdown on those illicitly obtaining guns for criminals - House Bill 174.
- Encouraged the reuse of industrial brownfields, potentially preserving undeveloped land - House Bill 190.
- Co-sponsored a new law aimed at reducing impaired driving - House Bill 284.
- Supported a new law safeguarding DE's environment and economy from offshore drilling - Senate Bill 200.
- Backed the creation of a new fund to increase security in DE public schools - HS 1 for House Bill 335.
Awards
- MADD Legislator of the Year, 2 years consecutively
- Lewes Fire Department Honorary Member
References
- "Representative Stephen T. Smyk". Dover, Delaware: Delaware General Assembly. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
- "Representative Stephen Smyk's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
- "State of Delaware 2012 Primary Election Official Results". Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. September 11, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
- "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 6, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
External links
- Official page at the Delaware General Assembly
- Campaign site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- https://ballotpedia.org/Delaware_House_of_Representatives_District_20
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