Thomas J. Monks
Candidate for State Representative, 73rd District
Background
- Occupation
- Marketing coordinator, UNC Charlotte School of Professional Studies
- Lives in
- Concord
- Campaign website
- tmonks4nc.com
Marketing coordinator at UNC Charlotte's School of Professional Studies; grew up in Florida and holds a communication degree from Florida Gulf Coast University.
Documented positions
Public safety
Proposes a permanent state emergency fund in the budget.
ReportKeeping North Carolina Safe During Disasters – Thomas MonksCampaign website · Thomas Monks for NC House · tmonks4nc.com
“Thomas wants the state to build into the budget a fund to help with emergency planning and supplies”
Supports multilingual emergency alerts by text and phone.
ReportKeeping North Carolina Safe During Disasters – Thomas MonksCampaign website · Thomas Monks for NC House · tmonks4nc.com
“Everyone needs to get warnings, no matter where they live or what language they speak.”
Education
Opposes diverting public funds to private school vouchers.
From his campaign site's education plan, as quoted on his BallotReady profile.
ReportThomas Monks: candidate profileOther · BallotReady · ballotready.org
“I firmly oppose the diversion of public funds to private school vouchers or taxpayer-funded subsidies.”
Supports Gov. Stein's proposed 10.6% teacher pay raise.
From his campaign site's education plan, as quoted on his BallotReady profile.
ReportThomas Monks: candidate profileOther · BallotReady · ballotready.org
“Implement Governor Josh Stein's proposed 10.6% pay increase as put forward in his 2025–2027 budget propose.”
Supports equal per-student funding adjusted for student needs.
From his campaign site's education plan, as quoted on his BallotReady profile.
ReportThomas Monks: candidate profileOther · BallotReady · ballotready.org
“All public schools should receive equal funding per student, adjusted for specific needs such as special education, English language learners, and poverty-related support.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Thomas J. Monks on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Cabarrus County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- Keeping North Carolina Safe During Disasters – Thomas Monks
Campaign website · Thomas Monks for NC House · tmonks4nc.com
- Thomas Monks: candidate profile
Other · BallotReady · ballotready.org
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