Charles M. Taylor
Republican
Sanford City Council member · Sanford
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What this office does: A state representative votes on North Carolina laws and the state budget in the North Carolina House of Representatives.
April Montgomery
Unaffiliated
Small business owner · Sanford
The gist
- Pledges regular virtual town halls and transparent decision-making.
- Supports more public school funding, focused on non-urban schools.
- Supports expanding Pre-K to help working parents with child care.
- Supports an all-of-the-above, market-based energy strategy.
- Supports infrastructure investment tailored to small and mid-sized cities.
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Pledges regular virtual town halls and transparent decision-making.
Priorities | April Montgomery for NC House District 51Campaign website · April Montgomery for NC House District 51 · aprilmontgomeryfornc.com
“Hosting regular virtual town halls and online engagement opportunities to listen to diverse perspectives and gather feedback.”
Supports more public school funding, focused on non-urban schools.
Priorities | April Montgomery for NC House District 51Campaign website · April Montgomery for NC House District 51 · aprilmontgomeryfornc.com
“Increasing funding for our public schools to support teacher salaries, infrastructure, and educational programs, with a focus on addressing the unique needs of non-urban communities.”
Supports expanding Pre-K to help working parents with child care.
Priorities | April Montgomery for NC House District 51Campaign website · April Montgomery for NC House District 51 · aprilmontgomeryfornc.com
“Supporting Pre-K programs, which not only improve student performance but also provide a vital solution to the child care needs of working parents”
Supports an all-of-the-above, market-based energy strategy.
Priorities | April Montgomery for NC House District 51Campaign website · April Montgomery for NC House District 51 · aprilmontgomeryfornc.com
“I'm committed to promoting an all-of-the-above energy strategy that considers the unique needs and challenges of our community.”
Supports infrastructure investment tailored to small and mid-sized cities.
Priorities | April Montgomery for NC House District 51Campaign website · April Montgomery for NC House District 51 · aprilmontgomeryfornc.com
“supporting investments in infrastructure, including transportation options, that are tailored to the needs of our small and medium-sized cities”
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