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Shane Hazel is a Libertarian running to represent Georgia in the U.S. Senate. To learn more about Shane’s thoughts on historic preservation issues, read his answers to our candidate survey below:

Is there a place you have visited, or a place in your Congressional district, that is particularly meaningful to you because of its history or cultural significance? Can you describe the place and what makes it special to you?

  • The trail of tears is literally in my backyard. As Americans we believe in the idea of rights Life liberty and property. When Jackson remove the Cherokee Indians from Georgia by force in coercion he made a mistake by violating her very own principles. That can never be done again.

Do you think that heritage tourism (visiting cultural, historic, and natural resource areas) is a critically important economic engine for our nation?

  • Other (please specify): Per article 1 section 8 clause 17 it is important to the states as the federal government may own no more in the 10 mi.² of DC and the force ports in magazines at the states invitation.

Do you support National Park Service competitive grant programs, like Save America’s Treasures and the Civil Rights Grants program, which are designed to help communities highlight places where American history was made?

  • Other (please specify): I support states running parks in their states. The federal government has no delegated power to run parks in our states.

The National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act guarantee the public an opportunity to comment on proposals for federal undertakings, like major highway improvements, or federal building construction. Do you oppose efforts to weaken or reduce the requirement to solicit feedback from the public?

  • Other (please specify): Per article 5 of the constitution simple legislation cannot grant federal federal government any powers not specified in the constitution itself. And all law not pursuant to the constitution he’s not with standing per article 6 section 2.

Do you believe that climate change considerations should continue to be part of the federal permitting process?

  • No

Do you support the Trump Administration’s current efforts to reduce the number of federal projects that require a review under the National Environmental Policy Act?

  • Yes

Do you believe that government-to-government consultation with federally-recognized tribes is vital when evaluating plans that could impact historic, cultural, and religious properties?

  • No

The Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) is not funded through tax revenue; it receives money from federal oil and gas proceeds. Although the HPF is authorized to get $150 million per year, it has never received the full amount. Do you support full funding of the HPF?

  • No

Organizations like the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Science Foundation, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, are critical to understanding and preserving America’s historic resources. Do you support robust funding for these groups?

  • No

Would you be interested in joining the bipartisan Historic Preservation Caucus?

  • No

Have you had the opportunity to assist any historic preservation efforts in your community?

  • Respondent skipped this question

Note: Several of Shane’s opponents have also responded to this survey, including: Allen Buckley, Derrick Grayson, Michael Todd Greene, Deborah Jackson, Rod Mack, and Richard Dien Winfield. The remaining candidates have not yet responded.