Ballotpedia: John Jun

John is originally from South Korea and moved to Guam when he was 10. He earned an associate's degree from Dallas College North Lake, a bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University, and a law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. He lives with his wife Judy and their 4 children in Coppell. He is a member of New Song Church, where he has served in various roles.

John currently owns and operates the Jun Law Firm, PLLC. He has served as a volunteer attorney for the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program and the Dallas Bar Association. He is also a Dallas Probate Court attorney ad litem. He served in the United States Navy from 1986 to 1990.

John Jun previously served as a city council member for Coppell, Texas District 5. He was first elected in 2020 and served 2 terms. 

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Believes property taxes burden families and small businesses, and plans to advocate for fiscal responsibility and tax relief.

Believes property taxes burden families and small businesses, and plans to advocate for tax relief and fiscal responsibility.

- Believes property taxes burden families and small businesses, and plans to advocate for tax relief and fiscal responsibility.

Economy

Supports gun ownership but wants to advocate for "sensible measures" to address gun violence, particularly in schools.

- Supports gun ownership but wants to advocate for "sensible measures" to address gun violence, particularly in schools.
- Opposes efforts to defund the police.

Public Safety

Believes in the "sanctity of human life from conception to natural end" and acknowledges the complexity of abortion discussions, emphasizing the need for open dialogue and mutual respect.

Believes in the "sanctity of human life from conception to natural end" while also acknowledging the complexity of abortion discussions, emphasizing the need for open dialogue on the issue.

- Believes in the "sanctity of human life from conception to natural end" while also acknowledging the complexity of abortion discussions, emphasizing the need for open dialogue on the issue.

Healthcare

Believes in fully funding public schools, increasing teacher pay and per-student funding, and using recapture funds to maintain high-quality education.

Supports fully funding public schools, increasing teacher pay, and per-student funding.

- Supports fully funding public schools, increasing teacher pay, and per-student funding.

Education

As of September 7, 2024, John Jun’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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John Jun

John is originally from South Korea and moved to Guam when he was 10. He earned an associate of arts degree from Dallas College North Lake, a bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University, and a law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. He lives with his wife Judy and their 4 children in Coppell. He is a member of New Song Church, where he has served in various roles.

John Jun previously served as a city council member for Coppell, Texas district 5. He was first elected in 2020 and served 2 terms. 

Supports policies that address the economic needs and challenges of individuals and families.

Believes in strong military training for public safety, highlighting experience in nuclear weapons handling and flight deck operations.

Served as president of the Korean American Coalition's Dallas-Fort Worth chapter from 2015 to 2019.

Believes military strength is crucial for public safety, citing the 1988-89 conflict with Libya as an example of successful deterrence through carrier jet operations.

Believes in strong national defense and has experience in military deployment.

Served in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Machinist and a member of the Nuclear Weapon Loading/Unloading Team from 1986 to 1990.

Believes in strong public safety measures, having served in the military and completed two tours with the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School.

- Supports gun ownership but wants to advocate for "sensible measures" to address gun violence, particularly in schools.

Serves on the advisory board of the New Korean School of Dallas.

Served as a member of the Asian American Advisory Committee for U.S. Representative Ron Wright from 2020 to 2021.

Volunteered as a teacher for English as a Second Language (ESL) students at Literacy Achieves from 2019 to 2020.

Believes in honoring diverse cultures and contributions to American history through education, supporting initiatives like the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Steering Committee.

Believes in community involvement and youth education through hands-on teaching experience.

Believes in supporting education initiatives and policies that benefit the Korean American community, as evidenced by founding the Korean American Coalition's Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter, which focuses on community development and education.

Worked as an 8th grade Sunday School Teacher at New Song Church from 2020 to 2021.

Volunteered with the New Song Church Homeless Ministry Service from 2019 to 2021.

Volunteered as a member of the New Song Church Welcoming Committee from 2015 to 2019.

Worked as a 4th grade Sunday School Teacher at New Song Church from 2017 to 2020.

Served as President of the Coppell High School Golf Booster Club in 2017 and Vice-President in 2016.

Believes in community involvement and leadership development through programs like the Coppell Leadership Alumni.

Believes in supporting local education initiatives and policies that benefit students and teachers.

Served as a flight leader for the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight in 2019.

Supports  fully funding public schools, increasing teacher pay, and per-student funding.

- Supports  fully funding public schools, increasing teacher pay, and per-student funding.

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections, and supports measures to secure election integrity.

Believes in ensuring accurate representation and resource allocation through participation in the Census 2020-DFW Complete Count Committee from 2019 to 2020.

John Jun attended John F. Kennedy High School in Guam and earned an Associate of Arts degree from Northlake College. He is a member of New Song Church, where he has served in various roles. John has raised four children.

John Jun is the owner of The Jun Law Firm, PLLC, and a Texas Licensed Attorney since 2012. He has served as a Volunteer Attorney for the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program and the Dallas Bar Association. He is also a Dallas Probate Court Attorney Ad Litem.

As of September 13, 2024, John Jun’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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