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Alan earned his bachelor's degree in history from Kenyon College and his law degree from Case Western Reserve University. He served as a trustee for Forest Hill Church. He lives in Cleveland Heights with his wife, and they have 1 daughter.

Alan currently works as an attorney at Alan J. Rapoport, Attorney at Law. 

Alan Rapoport previously served as the mayor of Cleveland Heights from 1980 to 1986. 

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Opposes the Inflation Reduction Act, believing it will increase inflation due to "massive government spending."

Opposes the Inflation Reduction Act and believes it has increased the cost of living through excessive government spending. 

Opposes regulatory mandates that compel state, local governments, and private sectors to spend resources.

Opposes overregulation and regulatory mandates that compel states, local governments, and the private sector to spend resources.

Supports making small business tax cuts permanent.

Wants to bring American businesses in China back to the US to strengthen supply chains.

Advocates for a national E-Verify program to verify a person's ability to legally work in the US.

- Opposes the Inflation Reduction Act and believes it has increased the cost of living through excessive government spending. 
- Opposes overregulation and regulatory mandates that compel states, local governments, and the private sector to spend resources.
- Supports making small business tax cuts permanent.
- Wants to bring American businesses in China back to the US to strengthen supply chains.
- Advocates for a national E-Verify program to verify a person's ability to legally work in the US.

Economy

Opposes a uniform federal abortion standard, supporting state decisions on abortion.

Believes addressing fentanyl-related deaths is crucial for public health.

- Opposes a uniform federal abortion standard, supporting state decisions on abortion.
- Believes addressing fentanyl-related deaths is crucial for public health.

Healthcare

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Supports distributing surplus military supplies to financially strapped local communities.

Supports distributing surplus military supplies to police in low-income communities. 

Wants to exempt police officers from federal income taxation to show support for law enforcement.

Opposes defunding local law enforcement agencies.

Believes that fentanyl should have the same legal classification as heroin and that actions need to be taken to destroy its supply chain.

Supports stronger gun laws that are "consistent with the Second Amendment."

- Supports distributing surplus military supplies to police in low-income communities. 
- Wants to exempt police officers from federal income taxation to show support for law enforcement.
- Opposes defunding local law enforcement agencies.
- Opposes ending cash bail.
- Believes that fentanyl should have the same legal classification as heroin and that actions need to be taken to destroy its supply chain.
- Supports stronger gun laws that are "consistent with the Second Amendment."

Public Safety

Believes the war in Gaza is being backed by Iran and that "Iran is a sworn enemy of both Israel and the United States."

Supports financial sanctions on Iran and believes it is responsible for conflict in the Middle East.

Believes China is responsible for the COVID pandemic and fentanyl-related deaths.

Supports alliances with other Asian nations to counter China both economically and militarily, stating China is "an existential threat."

Believes the southern border is not secure, citing 12,000 illegal crossings in a single day, and criticizes progressives for refusing to acknowledge the issue.

Supports restoring the Remain in Mexico policy, which requires immigrants to wait for their immigration hearings in Mexico.

Supports a pathway to citizenship for undocumented individuals brought to the US as children.

- Believes the war in Gaza is being backed by Iran and that "Iran is a sworn enemy of both Israel and the United States."
- Supports financial sanctions on Iran and believes it is responsible for conflict in the Middle East.
- Believes China is responsible for the COVID pandemic and fentanyl-related deaths.
- Supports alliances with other Asian nations to counter China both economically and militarily, stating China is "an existential threat."
- Opposes undocumented immigration.
- Supports restoring the Remain in Mexico policy, which requires immigrants to wait for their immigration hearings in Mexico.
- Supports a pathway to citizenship for undocumented individuals brought to the US as children.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports increasing supply and reducing the cost of oil.

Believes climate change should be addressed through free-market solutions.

Wants to develop technology for solar, wind, hydrogen, and nuclear energy sources, but states "in the short run, [the country] absolutely must cease deominizing fossil fuel."

- Supports increasing supply and reducing the cost of oil.
- Believes climate change should be addressed through free-market solutions.
- Wants to develop technology for solar, wind, hydrogen, and nuclear energy sources, but states "in the short run, [the country] absolutely must cease deominizing fossil fuel."

Energy & the Environment

As of August 23, 2024, Alan Rapoport’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Opposes allowing transgender women to compete in women’s sports.

Supports parental involvement in education, advocating for the Parents Bill of Rights Act to secure parents' rights regarding school curricula, budgets, privacy, and safety updates.

Advocates for the Parents Bill of Rights Act, which allows parental decisions regarding school curricula, budgets, privacy, and safety updates.

Opposes education programs that promote "diversity, equity and inclusion" (DEI) policies, saying they "use race, gender and sexuality as political weapons to enforce intellectual conformity" and contradict Dr. King's vision of judging by character.

Opposes education programs that promote "diversity, equity and inclusion" (DEI) policies, saying they "use race, gender and sexuality as political weapons to enforce intellectual conformity."

Supports modifying loan programs and allowing student debt to be discharged into bankruptcy, but does not support student loan forgiveness.

Plans to provide resources for vocational training, apprenticeships, and community colleges.

- Opposes allowing transgender women to compete in women’s sports.
- Advocates for the Parents Bill of Rights Act, which allows parental decisions regarding school curricula, budgets, privacy, and safety updates.
- Opposes education programs that promote "diversity, equity and inclusion" (DEI) policies, saying they "use race, gender and sexuality as political weapons to enforce intellectual conformity."
- Supports modifying loan programs and allowing student debt to be discharged into bankruptcy, but does not support student loan forgiveness.
- Plans to provide resources for vocational training, apprenticeships, and community colleges.

Education

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Believes the COVID pandemic was caused by "the lab in Wuhan."

Believes vaccination is important, saying, "Millions have entered who lack vaccination against diseases like measles and polio."

Believes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has increased prescription drug prices and Medicare Part D premiums, despite claims of lowering insulin costs.

Believes better mental health systems would improve healthcare outcomes.

Opposes a uniform federal standard for abortion, supporting states' rights on the issue, citing the Tenth Amendment and the Dobbs decision.

- Opposes a uniform federal abortion standard, supporting state decisions on abortion.
- Believes addressing fentanyl-related deaths is crucial for public health.
- Opposes a uniform federal standard for abortion, supporting states' rights on the issue, citing the Tenth Amendment and the Dobbs decision.

Believes Iran threatens vital oil shipment route.

Believes the "irrational war against fossil fuels" has negatively impacted inflation and interest rates.

Believes energy prices have risen too quickly since 2021, increasing almost 17%, and outpacing wage growth.

Supports an "all of the above" energy approach, including solar, wind, hydrogen, and nuclear power, while not "demonizing fossil fuel" in the short run.

Believes "shrinkflation" has occurred with increased costs for gasoline, natural gas, and electricity.

Supports the development of modern infrastructure, such as a new city hall.

Wants to develop technology for solar, wind, hydrogen, and nuclear engery sources, but states "in the short run, [the country] absolutely must cease deominizing fossil fuel."

- Supports increasing supply and reducing the cost of oil.
- Believes climate change should be addressed through free-market solutions.
- Wants to develop technology for solar, wind, hydrogen, and nuclear engery sources, but states "in the short run, [the country] absolutely must cease deominizing fossil fuel."

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Believes elections should focus on "how real people are living their real lives."

Opposed a House initiative to combat government censorship.

Believes official censorship occurs when Biden administration threatens social media companies with antitrust lawsuits if they do not censor speech that "progressives dislike."

Believes Biden officials violated the First Amendment by colluding with tech platforms to censor speech about Covid and elections.

Supports increased congressional oversight of federal agencies.

Opposes "administrative tyranny" by unelected bureaucracies, saying it threatens democracy and freedom, regardless of any praiseworthy objectives.

Believes government loans for education should be phased out to lower college costs and reduce student loan debt.

Believes there are "progressive culture wars against families and women in education and sports."

Believes child-care prices are rising too quickly, saying they are increasing at twice the rate of inflation.

As an educator, taught courses for the Ohio State Bar Association.

Alan earned his bachelor's degree in history from Kenyon College and a law degree from Case Western Reserve University. He lives in Cleveland Heights with his wife and daughter and has served as a trustee for Forest Hill Church. 

Alan has 50 years of experience as a lawyer in general practice. He also served as vice chair of the Professional Ethics Committee of the Cuyahoga County Bar Association.

Alan Rapoport is a former 3-term mayor of Cleveland Heights and a former member of the Cleveland Heights City Council. He has served as the council president.

- Opposes the Inflation Reduction Act and believes it has increased the cost of living through excessive government spending. 
- Opposes overregulation and regulatory mandates that compel states, local governments, and the private sector to spend resources.
- Supports making small business tax cuts permanent.

Believes policing is a state and local responsibility but supports federal aid to enhance policing effectiveness.

Supports providing federal aid to enhance policing effectiveness.

Believes that reducing the number of "criminals" on the streets will lower overall crime and gun violence.

Believes all deaths from drug overdoses are tragic.

Supports exempting police officers from federal income taxation to show support for law enforcement.

Supports stronger gun laws that are consistent with the Second Amendment.

Believes that fentanyl should have the same legal classification as heroin and that aggressive actions need to be taken to destroy its supply chain.

- Supports distributing surplus military supplies to police in low-income communities. 
- Supports exempting police officers from federal income taxation to show support for law enforcement.
- Opposes defunding local law enforcement agencies.
- Opposes ending cash bail.
- Supports stronger gun laws that are consistent with the Second Amendment.
- Believes that fentanyl should have the same legal classification as heroin and that aggressive actions need to be taken to destroy its supply chain.

Believes the war in Gaza is being backed by Iran and said, "Iran is a sworn enemy of both Israel and the United States."

Said, "What should be demanded is the immediate and unconditional surrender of Hamas and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages."

Believes defending Israel benefits American national security and said, "Israel is [an] ally that bolsters defenses in the Middle East and provides offensive capabilities."

Said, "[China is] an existential threat to our country."

Supports forming alliances with other Asian nations to counter China both economically and militarily.

Supports bringing American businesses in China back to the US to strengthen supply chains.

Believes the Southern border is not secure and that most migrants are violating immigration laws.

Supports a national E-Verify program to verify a person's ability to legally work in the US.

Supports defunding sanctuary cities that contain undocumented immigrants.

Supports restoring the Remain in Mexico policy, which required immigrants to wait for their immigration hearings in Mexico.

- Believes the war in Gaza is being backed by Iran and said, "Iran is a sworn enemy of both Israel and the United States."
- Said, "What should be demanded is the immediate and unconditional surrender of Hamas and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages."
- Believes defending Israel benefits American national security and said, "Israel is [an] ally that bolsters defenses in the Middle East and provides offensive capabilities."
- Supports financial sanctions on Iran and believes it is responsible for conflict in the Middle East.
- Believes China is responsible for the COVID pandemic and fentanyl-related deaths.
- Said, "[China is] an existential threat to our country."
- Supports forming alliances with other Asian nations to counter China both economically and militarily.
- Supports bringing American businesses in China back to the US to strengthen supply chains.
- Believes the Southern border is not secure and that most migrants are violating immigration laws.
- Supports a national E-Verify program to verify a person's ability to legally work in the US.
- Supports defunding sanctuary cities that contain undocumented immigrants.
- Supports restoring the Remain in Mexico policy, which required immigrants to wait for their immigration hearings in Mexico.
- Supports a pathway to citizenship for undocumented individuals brought to the US as children.
- Opposes family separation.

Supports increasing the supply and reducing the cost of oil.

Said, "Our country needs an “all of the above” approach to energy.  It should develop new technologies for solar and wind sources..., encourage the improvement of battery technology, [and] pursue...hydrogen and nuclear [power]...it absolutely must cease demonizing fossil fuel."

- Supports increasing the supply and reducing the cost of oil.
- Believes climate change should be addressed through free-market solutions.
- Said, "Our country needs an “all of the above” approach to energy.  It should develop new technologies for solar and wind sources..., encourage the improvement of battery technology, [and] pursue...hydrogen and nuclear [power]...it absolutely must cease demonizing fossil fuel."

Supports modifying loan programs and allowing student debt to be discharged into bankruptcy.

Supports providing resources for vocational training, apprenticeships, and community colleges.

- Opposes allowing transgender women to compete in women’s sports.
- Supports parental involvement in education, advocating for the Parents Bill of Rights Act to secure parents' rights regarding school curricula, budgets, privacy, and safety updates.
- Opposes education programs that promote "diversity, equity and inclusion" (DEI) policies, saying they "use race, gender and sexuality as political weapons to enforce intellectual conformity."
- Opposes student loan forgiveness.
- Supports modifying loan programs and allowing student debt to be discharged into bankruptcy.
- Supports providing resources for vocational training, apprenticeships, and community colleges.

Alan graduated from Cleveland Heights High School. He earned his bachelor's in history from Kenyon College and a law degree from Case Western Reserve University. He lives in Cleveland Heights with his wife and daughter and has served as a trustee for Forest Hill Church. 

Alan Rapoport is a former three-term Mayor of Cleveland Heights and has 50 years of experience as a lawyer in general practice. He also served as Vice Chair of the Professional Ethics Committee of the Cuyahoga County Bar Association.

Alan Rapoport is a former three-term mayor of Cleveland Heights and a former member of the Cleveland Heights City Council. He served as the council president and was elected unanimously by both Democratic and Republican members.

As of September 23, 2024, Alan Rapoport’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Opposes the "Inflation Reduction Act," believing its true purpose is not to "cure inflation."

Believes in raising taxes significantly if necessary.

Believes the economy faces challenges with limited options, saying, "Or it must print more paper money that over time will have less worth. None of these options will be good either now or in the future."

Believes the government "spends too much and does too much."

Believes the Biden Administration has imposed excessive regulatory costs on the economy.

Believes in showing national support for police forces and appreciation for their service.

Opposes the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel.

Believes in condemning antisemitism and supporting Israel, and criticized Shontel Brown for not supporting a resolution naming Jayapal.

Believes Israel is a "fortress ally" and aiding its defense is both a "moral imperative" and essential for "American security and self-interest."

Believes Iran is part of a new "Axis of Evil" and opposes neglecting financial sanctions.

Supports expanding the Abraham Accords to include Saudi Arabia and others and removing Hamas and Iran to facilitate a new "Marshall Plan" for Gaza, which should be funded by a coalition of countries, not just American taxpayers.

Believes the U.S. may need to support Israel in a war against Iran and said, "There will be serious and difficult decisions in the future about what forms support of Israel will take. I am not prepared to question them in the abstract."

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