The Republican Majority has continued – even accelerated -- the push through of legislation that focuses on the wrong priorities. They miss opportunities to work with Democrats and Governor Stein to build a state that provides promise and progress for all citizens. I believe that the people of North Carolina want us to work together -- for responsive, representative, and transparent government.

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As a professional mediator committed to finding common ground, I have tried to work

collaboratively to make prudent, commonsense investments in our people, our infrastructure, our environment, and our public schools. That work has been thwarted by the Majority’s efforts to advance an extreme agenda that focuses on the wrong things.

 

What we should do:

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Make public education our top priority. We are facing a crisis in public education by not fully funding public schools and not supporting the professional educators and staff who impact the future of our children and our state. We must invest as much as we can in our public schools, and in a program that helps families send their children to Pre-K programs. And we should not continue accelerating a voucher program for the wealthiest North Carolinians, while our public schools struggle to deliver the very best education. 

Close the healthcare coverage gap and address the exploding costs of healthcare. I

was so pleased that we FINALLY passed Medicaid Expansion in 2023 after pushing for a

decade. It was a big step forward to expand coverage to the uninsured and reduce

unreimbursed care that drives up insurance premiums and costs. Expansion created

health care jobs and helped rural hospitals, but the passage of federal legislation seriously threatens Medicaid, destroying the progress we made. Providers will struggle to continue serving patients through Medicaid and those who need healthcare the most will be unable to find services in their area and to afford the costs of coverage. 

A fair tax structure. We are on an unsustainable financial path with accelerating tax cuts for the wealthy and large corporations, leaving the greater burden to fund basic public services on working families and those who can least afford it.

 

We need to ensure that ALL of the people of North Carolina have opportunities through quality public schools, affordable housing, equality and equity, environmental protection, and post-secondary education in work force training for job opportunities.

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North Carolina can be a national leader in education, job creation, and good government. We need to address the devastating impacts of extremist policies advancing under the control of the Republican majority. I believe our democracy is at serious risk if this leadership is not checked.

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Let’s stand together and elect legislators committed to building a State that gives

opportunity to everyone, providing a sustainable future for our residents, our children and our grandchildren.

 

I remain determined to fight for you and the future of our state. I am grateful for your support. Thank you!

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Cynthia