Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives - District 73 in 2026 North Carolina Primary Election.
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Get StartedCheck Hospitals and Shelters Every Year The state should conduct yearly check-ups to ensure that hospitals, emergency workers, public and private first responders, and shelters are adequately prepared and have sufficient supplies. Learn more
Everyone needs to get warnings, no matter where they live or what language they speak. Thomas will make sure alerts go out through: Text messages Phone calls Social media In multiple languages. Learn more
I firmly oppose the diversion of public funds to private school vouchers or taxpayer-funded subsidies. Learn more
Establish a state-administered fund to support school expansions, STEM labs, and digital learning initiatives in rural and underserved areas. Learn more
Supply Stipend: Provide a 300 tax-deductible stipend for classroom materials, reducing the financial burden on teachers. Teachers should not have to use their take home pay to fill their classrooms, that’s our responsibility. Learn more
All public schools should receive equal funding per student, adjusted for specific needs such as special education, English language learners, and poverty-related support. Learn more
Prioritize modernization of rural and historically underfunded schools, including upgraded HVAC systems, high-speed internet, science labs, and classroom technology. Learn more
Thomas supports better building rules in high-risk areas. He wants homes and public buildings to be stronger and safer in storms. Learn more
We need to be ready before the storm. With the current Federal administrations plans to close FEMA, the states need to be prepared to shoulder the burden. Thomas wants the state to build into the budget a fund to help with emergency planning and supplies, to prepare in advance and mitigate any potential devastation. It should be a line item in the annual budget. Learn more
People deserve to know how their tax dollars are used. Thomas wants the state to: Share spending updates online. Track how well recovery programs are working. Publish reports after every major disaster. Learn more
Raise Teacher Salaries: Implement Governor Josh Stein’s proposed 10.6% pay increase as put forward in his 2025–2027 budget propose. Include a raise cycle that keeps up with inflationary rates. Learn more
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