The North Carolina House of Representatives is the lower house of the North Carolina General Assembly. The House of Representatives consists of 120 members who serve a term of two years. Each member represents an average of 87,116 residents *, as of the 2020 Census . The presiding officer of the House of Representatives is the Speaker of the House, who holds powers similar to those of the Senate President pro-tem. The Speaker is elected by the members from their membership for a two-year term. The Speaker’s duties include maintaining order in the House and appointing members to the House standing committees.The North Carolina General Assembly, of which the House is a part, is to convene a new regular session every two years, and the dates for these sessions are set by law. The NC legislature makes decisions on the budget: taxes, tax credits, economic development, education funding, Pre-K, the courts, Medicaid, etc. It also passes laws that set environmental standards such as water and air quality, tax rates, tax credits, criminal justice. Legislators in both chambers serve two-year terms without term limits. Sessions begin at noon on the third Wednesday after the second Monday in January.* https://ballotpedia.org/Population_represented_by_state_legislators
Position/philosophy statement
I believe every North Carolinian deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, security, and freedom. That means access to affordable, quality healthcare; a strong public education system that is fully supported and funded; good jobs that provide a
Current Occupation
Representative in the NCGA
Age (optional)
66
Campaign Phone
980-440-0903
My experience has taught me the importance of listening to people, understanding the challenges they face, and working collaboratively to find practical solutions. I bring strong communication, problem-solving, and community-focused leadership skills to this campaign.
I understand that serving in the North Carolina General Assembly is about representing people—not just political parties or special interests. I am committed to listening to constituents, bringing their concerns to Raleigh, and advocating for policies that strengthen our communities, support working families, protect individual freedoms, and invest in our public schools and healthcare.
I believe my ability to connect with people, listen to different perspectives, and turn comm
My most important priority is improving the quality of life for working families and making sure every North Carolinian has the opportunity to thrive. I will focus on protecting access to quality healthcare and education, strengthening and fully funding our public schools, supporting living wages and affordable housing, and protecting the fundamental freedoms of every person. I believe government should work for all of us and invest in the people and communities that make North Carolina strong.
Education is one of our greatest investments in North Carolina’s future. My priority is to fully and fairly fund our public schools so every student has access to a high-quality education, regardless of ZIP code or family income. We must support and retain qualified teachers and school staff, provide the resources students need to succeed, and ensure schools have safe, welcoming learning environments. I will support policies that strengthen public education, address funding inequities, and put the needs of students and educators at the center of education decisions.
I support a fair and progressive tax system that asks those with the greatest ability to pay to contribute their fair share, while protecting working- and middle-class families from unnecessary tax increases. North Carolina should prioritize revenue that allows us to fully fund public education, expand access to affordable healthcare, improve infrastructure, and address affordable housing. I would oppose tax policies that shift the burden onto working families or reduce our ability to fund essential public services. Tax policy should strengthen our economy by investing in people, communities, and the public services that help businesses and families succeed.
I would promote policies that address both immediate safety needs and the underlying conditions that contribute to crime. This includes investing in community-based violence prevention, mental health and substance-use services, and programs for youth and families. I support adequately funding law enforcement and first responders while strengthening accountability, training, and community relationships. I would also support efforts to reduce gun violence, improve access to safe and affordable housing, and expand economic and educational opportunities. Safer communities require both effective public safety and investments that help prevent violence before it occurs.
I am running for the North Carolina General Assembly because I believe government should work for the people it represents. Every North Carolinian deserves access to quality healthcare, strong public schools, a living wage, affordable housing, and the freedom to live and love as they choose and practice their faith—or no faith—without government interference. I will listen to my constituents, work across differences, and advocate for policies that put people and communities first. I am committed to building a North Carolina where every person has a fair opportunity to thrive.
