Benjamin Eloy Mendoza is a professional mediator in El Paso, where he has run for city council and mayor.
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1. Please tell voters about yourself.
I am, Ben Mendoza A 5th Generation Texan, I was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. I am a Lifelong, Student of Border Politics. I Breath, Eat and Dream the Border My Family has a long history of farming the desert land of Western Texas. I personally gave my life to Elohim Yahweh Jehovah Jesus Christ when I was in the 3rd Grade.
I attended Alta Vista, Coldwell and Stephen F. Austin High School graduating with honors. While attending school I was very involved in the Boy Scouts having attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Whose principals I do my very best to follow daily. My parents taught me and I learned to be conscientious of all my actions.
While attending high school I worked at Walgreen’s as a cashier and stocker during the day and on weekends I was a doorman at the Plaza and Capri Theater.
After high school graduation I attained a Texas Real Estate License and went to work selling homes to pay for my 1974 Chevrolet Nova and College Tuition. While attending college I was employed as manager of Eagan Leather Sales. I was responsible for exporting hundreds of thousands of dollars of leather to Mexico.
Upon earning a B.S. in Criminal Justice from UT-El Paso I was appointed District Circulation Director for TIME Inc. College Bureau New York, New York. Responsible for Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and New Mexico.
After 10 years I was appointed Regional Education Director for Newsweek Washington Post based in Los Angeles. Responsible for the California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada and Utah.
I was an owner and operator of Al’s Formal Wear of Three Retail Outlets in El Paso and Las Cruces.
Appointed Professional District Executive YUCCA COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA. Responsible for El Paso, Las Cruces, Deming and Silver City, New Mexico.
Earned a certificate in arbitration and mediation from the American Mediation Association.
2. Briefly describe your top policy priorities.
1. Adhere to the Constitution, Oath of office and rules of the House of Representatives.
2. Support and Protect the Sovereignty of all borders in HR District TX 23.
3. Focus of Soil and Water Conservation with The Army Corp. of Engineers.
4. Protect and Grow Farm & Ranch Livestock Agra Business.
5. Support and Protect Oil, Gas & Cattle Interests.
6. Support and Promote Electrical Co-ops.
7. Maintain a watchful eye on Data Centers.
8. Maintain a watchful eye on USMCA TRADE
9. Maintain a watchful eye on the VETERANS AFFAIRS
ABOVE ALL PEOPLE OVER PARTY POLITICS & BRING HOME THE BACON!
3. What should Congress be doing to rein in inflation and/or stabilize/boost the economy?
Congress needs enact oil & gas subsides for refineries, farmers, business and WE THE PEOPLE!
4. What should Congress be doing to reform immigration laws?
1. Prohibit OPEN BORDERS.
2. Prohibit Temporary Protective Status (TPS)
3. Prohibit Anchor Babies.
4. Prohibit religious fanatical Immigration.
5. Support and expand Seasonal H-2A & H-2B Visas
5. At a time when the White House is asserting more control over national security and spending without Congress’ input, how would you handle disagreements over the division of power?
Historically this has been a point of debate. Presidents believes that since they are elected by the “people” they don’t have to adhere to the clamor of Congress. The Congress needs to assert a check on the Executive Branch as provided by the Constitution.
6. The past year has brought tremendous uncertainty to many Americans surrounding rising health insurance premiums and lack of access to medical care near their homes. What do you believe Congress should be doing to make health care affordable and accessible to residents in your state?
With the expiration of the Affordable Care Act era subsidies. The cost has priced many people out of the market. With President Trump’s Golden Age for America. The MENDOZA PLAN would put all uninsured into Medicare SR and18 year olds into Medicare JR. No More Middleman Insurance Companies. The plan would be paid for by the full faith and credit of the United States of America.
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