Chairman of Wake Republican Men Becomes Democrat, Runs for NC House 41
RALEIGH, NC – Democrat Chris Mintz formally announced his candidacy for election to the North Carolina House, District 41 today. Mintz cited his ongoing commitment to common sense solutions and providing real results on real issues for the people of House District 41 as his reasons for seeking this office.
“As a husband, father, and small business owner, I know firsthand the challenges that face the people of House District 41,” said Mintz. “Rest assured, I will work tirelessly to make sure that all families in House District 41 remain in livable communities with access to good schools, quality healthcare and great jobs.”
Mintz proposes a detailed 4-point plan for the future of Wake County. In his plan, Mintz pledges to fight for common sense solutions that:
· Improve and expand quality healthcare coverage
· Improve our schools
· Improve the local economy and create a favorable business climate
· Assure smart and well planned growth
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Chris Mintz said he decided to leave the Republican Party because he thinks it is too focused on social issues rather than on economic issues. He also said the GOP is becoming less tolerant of different viewpoints. "The Republican Party appears to be going further and further to the right," Mintz said. "I think we are ignoring issues that are important - like education, economic development and health care," he said."
