Candidate Info Viewer (v6) - Wake County Democratic Party

James Roberson

NC House of Representatives District 39

Candidate Statement:

I am honored to represent the people of Northeast Wake County in the North Carolina House of Representatives. My commitment to public service began on the Knightdale Town Council, continued as Mayor, and now guides my work in the General Assembly. With more than 30 years of experience in higher education and workforce development, I understand the importance of creating opportunities for every North Carolinian. My legislative priorities include strengthening public education, increasing teacher pay, expanding access to affordable healthcare and housing, supporting small businesses, creating good-paying jobs, and investing in safe communities. It is important to me to support our state retirees and veterans who have given so much to North Carolina. I believe effective leadership begins with listening, building partnerships, and ensuring that the voices of our communities are heard in Raleigh. I remain committed to addressing the challenges facing our growing communities and expanding opportunities for all residents.

Direct Quote:

Education remains the key to economic growth and contributes to the development of prosperous and safe communities.

Issues:

Education

I will continue to work on sustainable initiatives and legislation that will yield positive outcomes for future leaders and create more opportunities in government, the public sector, business and industry. It is important to increase funding for our public schools, and support competitive teacher pay. I am committed to ensuring that every student has access to a quality education that prepares them for success in college, the workforce, and life. With over 30 years of experience in higher education, I understand that education is the foundation of economic opportunity.

EducationI will continue to work on sustainable initiatives and legislation that will yield positive outcomes for future leaders and create more opportunities in government, the public sector, business and industry. It is important to increase funding for our public schools, and support competitive teacher pay. I am committed to ensuring that every student has access to a quality education that prepares them for success in college, the workforce, and life. With over 30 years of experience in higher education, I understand that education is the foundation of economic opportunity.

Economic Growth & Workforce Development

Investing in workforce development, expanding job training and apprenticeship programs, and strengthening partnerships between businesses, community colleges, and universities is essential. I will advocate for small businesses, attract good-paying jobs, and ensure that our workforce has the skills needed to compete in a changing economy. My goal is to create economic opportunities that allow families and businesses to thrive throughout Wake County.

Economic Growth & Workforce DevelopmentInvesting in workforce development, expanding job training and apprenticeship programs, and strengthening partnerships between businesses, community colleges, and universities is essential. I will advocate for small businesses, attract good-paying jobs, and ensure that our workforce has the skills needed to compete in a changing economy. My goal is to create economic opportunities that allow families and businesses to thrive throughout Wake County.

Public Safety

It is important to support public safety by advocating for funding, training, and resources for law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency responders. I will work to strengthen community policing, expand mental health and crisis intervention services, and support programs that prevent youth violence. By investing in prevention, accountability, and strong partnerships between residents and public safety professionals, we can build safer communities throughout Wake County.

Public SafetyIt is important to support public safety by advocating for funding, training, and resources for law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency responders. I will work to strengthen community policing, expand mental health and crisis intervention services, and support programs that prevent youth violence. By investing in prevention, accountability, and strong partnerships between residents and public safety professionals, we can build safer communities throughout Wake County.

Education

I will continue to work on sustainable initiatives and legislation that will yield positive outcomes for future leaders and create more opportunities in government, the public sector, business and industry. It is important to increase funding for our public schools, and support competitive teacher pay. I am committed to ensuring that every student has access to a quality education that prepares them for success in college, the workforce, and life. With over 30 years of experience in higher education, I understand that education is the foundation of economic opportunity.

EducationI will continue to work on sustainable initiatives and legislation that will yield positive outcomes for future leaders and create more opportunities in government, the public sector, business and industry. It is important to increase funding for our public schools, and support competitive teacher pay. I am committed to ensuring that every student has access to a quality education that prepares them for success in college, the workforce, and life. With over 30 years of experience in higher education, I understand that education is the foundation of economic opportunity.

Economic Growth & Workforce Development

Investing in workforce development, expanding job training and apprenticeship programs, and strengthening partnerships between businesses, community colleges, and universities is essential. I will advocate for small businesses, attract good-paying jobs, and ensure that our workforce has the skills needed to compete in a changing economy. My goal is to create economic opportunities that allow families and businesses to thrive throughout Wake County.

Economic Growth & Workforce DevelopmentInvesting in workforce development, expanding job training and apprenticeship programs, and strengthening partnerships between businesses, community colleges, and universities is essential. I will advocate for small businesses, attract good-paying jobs, and ensure that our workforce has the skills needed to compete in a changing economy. My goal is to create economic opportunities that allow families and businesses to thrive throughout Wake County.

Public Safety

It is important to support public safety by advocating for funding, training, and resources for law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency responders. I will work to strengthen community policing, expand mental health and crisis intervention services, and support programs that prevent youth violence. By investing in prevention, accountability, and strong partnerships between residents and public safety professionals, we can build safer communities throughout Wake County.

Public SafetyIt is important to support public safety by advocating for funding, training, and resources for law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency responders. I will work to strengthen community policing, expand mental health and crisis intervention services, and support programs that prevent youth violence. By investing in prevention, accountability, and strong partnerships between residents and public safety professionals, we can build safer communities throughout Wake County.

External Candidate Links:

James Roberson's Website