Currently holds the office of North Carolina State Senate - District 16 until December 31, 2024.
Candidate for North Carolina State Senate - District 16 in 2024 North Carolina General Election.
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Get StartedGrowing our economy requires investing in our current and future workforce through appropriate education, support for small businesses and strategic recruitment of new companies. When it comes to innovation and research, North Carolina is a leader in the South. We need to build on this rich history by preparing our citizens for good paying, highly-skilled jobs. Learn more
Education is the key to individual, family and business prosperity. It is core to a booming state economy. To ensure innovation and opportunity in the future we must never lose sight of the need to invest today in all levels of education: pre-K, K-12, the community college system and the university system. This means recruiting and retaining the best possible teachers, keeping schools structurally and technologically up-to-date, and making higher education affordable. Learn more
As a health care provider I understand that prevention is more effective and less costly than treatment. This requires strong environmental regulations and effective oversight by the Department of Environmental Quality to protect our state’s drinking water from toxins and runoff rather than depending on promised remediation or the threat of fines. The preservation of open space improves quality of life, naturally mitigates storm water runoff, provides recreational opportunities, preserves some of our state’s rural heritage and protects fragile ecosystems. That is why I support conservation tax credits and increased funding for the Clean Water Management Trust Fund and the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund. These programs promote public-private partnerships that preserve unique environments and protect our natural resources. Learn more
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