As a supporter of the “Parents’ Bill of Rights,” I believe public education in North Carolina is on a critical path toward improvement by focusing on transparency, parental involvement and accountability.
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Cumberland County Board of Education District 2: Deanna Turner Jones
We are seeing a steady decline of resources in our public school system in North Carolina. Vouchers are draining funding for public schools.The focus needs to back on increasing funding for our public schools.
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NC House of Representatives District 44: Charles Smith
In 2023, I voted against SB20, the bill further restricting abortion access in North Carolina from the 20th week to the 12th week of pregnancy, with limited exceptions.
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NC House of Representatives District 42: Mike Colvin
I will advocate for more inclusive policies for women’s rights to make personal health care decisions.
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NC House of Representatives District 44: Freddie de la Cruz
I support the current North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarships standards, because private schools are a mix of scholarship recipients and non-recipients.
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NC House of Representatives District 42: Leonard L. Bryant
Twelve weeks is a good ban. I would not change the ban at this time.
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NC House of Representatives District 43: Janene (Dublin) Ackles
I believe the government should not legislate reproductive health decisions. It is a matter of individual choice, and women should have the right to make decisions regarding their own bodies.
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Cumberland County Board of Commissioners District 2: Kirk deViere
As a former state and local elected official, these are three critical areas I would look to address: clean, safe drinking water; affordable, quality childcare; affordable housing.
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Cumberland County Board of Commissioners District 2: Peter Pappas
I want to bring better jobs to the county, enhance access to PFAS-free municipal water, and ensure our law enforcement has the resources they need to protect us.
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Cumberland County Board of Commissioners District 2: Pavan Patel
Support the county’s education goals by partnering with Fort Liberty to build a new high school. This will provide a much-needed, state-of-the-art facility for students. The partnership will save time and $60M, which can be reallocated to the other 80+ CCS schools.
