Christina McDonough Hunt

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Christina McDonough Hunt

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

International Academy of Design and Technology, 2008

Personal

Profession

Development director

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Christina McDonough Hunt (Republican Party) ran for election to the Jackson County Legislature to represent District 1 in Missouri. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

McDonough Hunt completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Christina McDonough Hunt's professional experience includes working as a development director. She earned a bachelor's degree from Central Missouri State University in 2003 and a bachelor's degree from the International Academy of Design and Technology in 2008.

Elections

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Jackson County, Missouri (2022)

General election

General election for Jackson County Legislature District 1

Manny Abarca defeated Christina McDonough Hunt in the general election for Jackson County Legislature District 1 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Manny Abarca (D)	78.3	35,075
		Christina McDonough Hunt (R)	21.6	9,673
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	54

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 44,802
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Jackson County Legislature District 1

Manny Abarca defeated Justice Horn and Geoff Gerling in the Democratic primary for Jackson County Legislature District 1 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Manny Abarca	58.4	10,917
		Justice Horn	28.1	5,246
	Submit photo	Geoff Gerling	13.5	2,516

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,679
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Draque Murff (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Jackson County Legislature District 1

Christina McDonough Hunt advanced from the Republican primary for Jackson County Legislature District 1 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Christina McDonough Hunt	100.0	3,314

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,314
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Christina McDonough Hunt completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McDonough Hunt's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am an active member of Jackson Count, a wife and mother of two boys, a business owner, homeowner, and taxpayer with a passion for helping local non-profits to be successful through fundraising. I volunteer as a leader in my church and my boys' school. I am running for Jackson County Legislature because I believe that Jackson County needs a New Voice. It's time for us to have a Voice of Reason and who is willing to stand up for what is right for all residents. I am a wife and a mom, not a politician. And I have the courage to be the Voice of the People and not a servant to "special interests". I will stand firm to my traditional values and vow to do my best to improve Jackson County and continue to make it an amazing place to live.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Fair Property Tax Assessments- Property taxes must be fair, and it begins with fair assessments. I will work with the County Executive and the Assessment department to ensure this process is economical to all homeowners. To learn more about what has already been put in place, see my blog in the News section of my site regarding Tyler Technologies.
• Crime & Drugs - Drugs are a major issue in our communities. I stand for funding of community programs and groups that educate and work to prevent drug use and distribution. And I strongly stand with our law enforcement and funding their efforts. The "defund the police" movement hurt many neighborhoods. We have seen an increase in crime and drug poisonings and overdoses and a decrease in police presence. See my blog on the Jackson County COMBAT funds to learn more about the programs that the county funds and how I believe we can create a safer and stronger community.
• A Balanced and Economical Budget - I believe in a balanced, fair, and economical budget. Excess spending hurts our community. We need to prioritize our spending and take our responsibility of allocating taxpayer dollars seriously. I would be proud to stand against frivolous spending and will work hard to make sure YOUR money is spent in a manner that benefits you and our community as a whole.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Accountability & Transparency and Eliminating Wasteful Spending.

Jackson County residents deserve transparency with our tax dollars and for our elected officials to be held accountable when they take advantage of their positions. Unfortunately, the County Executive and County Assessor positions have no one to hold them accountable, which has resulted in Jackson County residents being forced to pay unfair property tax amounts. I will sponsor legislation that will allow the voters to decide on distribution of power. I propose that we give the county legislature jurisdiction over the offices of County Executive and County Assessor. This will prevent these offices from making hasty decisions without any oversight or repercussions allowing the county legislature the ability to have a voice on important issues by creating checks and balances and will allow for more discussions and opinions on issues before a decision is made giving you, the voter, a voice.

To prevent wasteful spending, questions must be asked such as who will benefit and who will it have a negative impact on? We need to be sure that our tax dollars are working for us. For example, funding vehicles for elected officials or their assistants is not a good use of taxpayer dollars, but funding programs that strengthen our community and make it a safer and more affordable place to live benefits ALL Jackson County residents. Policy must benefit a majority of our constituents to be effective.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am a citizen, just like everyone else, who has the courage to be a strong voice and stand up for what's right for ALL residents in Jackson County.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To be a voice for the people. Elected officials work for their constituents. I feel that many elected officials have been in politics so long that they have lost sight of this very important purpose.

What legacy would you like to leave?

To be a true voice for the people.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I love books that go in depth on history. I love to learn about history and in return learn FROM history.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

She-Ra! She always was there for people who needed help.

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